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Quack: Bluetooth & ADB Mouse "Dongle" for the Macintosh 128/512/Plus
Posted by: demik on 2024-05-21 00:38:23
The Logitech with probably work.

Tried with a Kensington Mouse and it didn't work. Turns out @tashtari found why, Kensington pointing devices are composite (long story short: they show up as two different devices on the bus)

I need to implement a workaround for that, if possible. To double check that, I ordered a Kensington Turbo Mouse from the other side of the pond, it should be there next month.

Documentation updated
Posted by: mg.man on 2024-05-21 11:38:42
Tried with a Kensington Mouse and it didn't work ... @tashtari found why ... Kensington pointing devices ... show up as two different devices on the bus
Aww... bummer. After stripping & cleaning mine, plus adding an 8-ball 😎 [https://68kmla.org/bb/index.php?threads/better-trackball-for-kensington-turbo-mouse.46169/] - it's my favorite pointy device. I'd still like one, and will be happy to help with the journey - will at least be able to confirm the Logitech works. Dropping you a PM.
Posted by: demik on 2024-06-06 14:11:50
Alright, firmware v1.4.6 is out

Thanks to @tashtari help, we were able to add support for composite devices. This should work with (I hope) all Kensington devices and a few more (a few joysticks are already working as a bonus). I'm still waiting for the trackball I bough last week to double check this

Bluetooth bug fixes done as well
Posted by: slomacuser on 2024-07-02 08:01:41
Works with Apple IIc too 🙂 tested with Apple II DeskTop, MousePaint and DazzleDraw.
Posted by: demik on 2024-07-02 14:51:30
Works with Apple IIc too 🙂 tested with Apple II DeskTop, MousePaint and DazzleDraw.

Thanks a lot for your time. Will update the Github page 🙂
Posted by: mg.man on 2024-07-14 07:56:51
Thanks to @tashtari help, we were able to add support for composite devices.
Just a quick report - can confirm Kensington Turbo Mouse 4.0 (Model 64100) working with a Plus! Cool device & great work! Now to put my Lisa back together and test it there!
Posted by: demik on 2024-07-14 08:50:15
Just a quick report - can confirm Kensington Turbo Mouse 4.0 (Model 64100) working with a Plus! Cool device & great work! Now to put my Lisa back together and test it there!

Thanks for the feedback. Updating the Wiki right now.

Good luck with the Lisa!
Posted by: demik on 2024-07-27 02:51:48
Small updates:

- there is finally a front plate i'm happy with. It has been shipped to previous owners as well.
- now the right bluetooth click acts as an half click, like some devices did back then
Posted by: aihk on 2025-05-01 07:01:30
How does the Bluetooth mouse connect to the adapter?
Posted by: demik on 2025-05-01 15:02:03
How does the Bluetooth mouse connect to the adapter?

Not sure if that's what you are asking, but, shortly after boot, the adapter will scan for a mouse in pairing mode around and connect to it. Subsequent boot does not require the mouse to be in pairing mode
Posted by: aihk on 2025-05-12 06:54:16
I am using firmware version 1.4.4, ABD to Bluetooth mode, and the computer can search for Quack ADB Mouse, but when connecting it prompts to enter the pin. I enter 0000 or 1234, but it always prompts that the pin is incorrect and cannot connect
Posted by: demik on 2025-05-12 09:25:58
Got it. That's an old unsupported mode which doesn't work anymore due to Bluetooth security updates. It never worked with MacOS. I think you are the first person to use it.

With 1.4.4 you can try with the pin 484848, it worked on Windows 10 back then
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