GNU/Linux Debian Bullseye Trackball Scroll Setup Guide

Getting Started

3. 3. Finding out Device Name

   So to Display Devices List
   Run:

   xinput list

   Select & Copy Device’s Name with Ctrl+x.

   

   Or simply take note of the Device’s ID.

4. 4. Setting up Xinput Device Emulation

   Now to Enable Xinput Device Emulation on Debian
   First, to list the available Properties run:

   xinput list-props "[DEVICENAME]"

   Or alternatively:

   xinput list-props [DEVICEID]

   So in this case for instance:

   xinput list-props "Kensington      Kensington Expert Mouse"

   Or else:

   xinput list-props 13

   

   Next to set up a Trackball Wheel Scroll, first enable it:

   xinput --set-prop "Kensington      Kensington Expert Mouse" "Evdev Wheel Emulation" 1

   And then set the Target But:

   xinput --set-prop "Kensington      Kensington Expert Mouse" "Evdev Wheel Emulation Button" 8

   How to Find the Trackball Button ID

   Find Device Button on Debian

   Finding Trackball Button on Debian GNU/Linux.

5. 5. Making Permanent Config

   Last, to make a Permanent Xinput Configuration File
   For a Single User using the nano editor put your Commands into:

   nano ~/.xsessionrc

   Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano Editor.
   The the setup should be consistent also after rebooting.

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