They’re usually set up so one is a standard pointing device and the other is used for content scrolling. I also had one customer who wanted both as pointing devices, but the left one with DPI set for very fine movements.

SHH, IT’S OK, EVERYTHING’S FINE, YOU DON’T HAVE TO SHOUT, BUT YES, IT’S GOT AN F-ROW, YES. IS THAT SO VERY WRONG?

Of course!

I maintain a python-based generator here:

https://github.com/bullwinkle3000/dactyl-keyboard

It can be a PITA to get working to generate STL and STEP files with the cadquery engine. If you have issues, just reach out to me.

And I also have a fork of Vial-QMK here:

https://github.com/bullwinkle3000/vial-qmk

The specific setup for this build is this subdirectory:

https://github.com/bullwinkle3000/vial-qmk/tree/wylderbuilds/keyboards/handwired/wylderbuilds/trackball/6x7_full_dual_track

Oh, yeah, it is pricey. With all those bells and whistles, it’s around $675 prior to the 10% sale discount…

You hate it precisely because of how you described it. It’s a game where you often end up paying a price, where the reveal is more often a punishment, not a reward. You’ve sensibly learned to dread it.

His half of the game is that always gets is to see your reaction in the moment. If it’s something bad, he gets a big reaction out of you. It’s always a payout for him. Not for you.

I’m actually using a flexible column PCB that I solder the rows together. It’s a little finicky, there are better options, like these:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1367143291/dactyl-flexible-pcbs-4-and-5-high