The fiber optic trackball is designed to give a mouse-like computer response option for use in special environments like MRI or MEG where metal or electronics could hinder data acquisition, degrade image quality, or pose safety risks. The all-plastic trackball works on light signals from our electronic interface which is placed outside the magnet or MEG room. A complete system includes the trackball handheld, the electronic interface, and the removable fiber optic bundle.

* Two-axis shaft encoder cursor control
* Two side buttons
* All plastic construction
* Works with the standard fORP interface
* 10 foot long fiber pigtailed connector
* Two standard outputs under Windows XP: USB HID gamepad with 2 buttons and Serial mouse
* Special outputs available in USB, serial and PS/2.
* Overall dimensions: 4 x 5.75 x 1.75 in. (10 x 15 x 4 cm)
* Requires 8-channel (12 fiber) bundle
* Light transmitted when buttons depressed.

This item contains no metal, nothing electronic, and nothing magnetic. It can be used safely in the magnet room.

For more technical information see the FIU-005 Manual.