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Thanks all for what turns out to be a lively dicussion. However, as a
follow on assuming that I have backlash compensation (by whatever
means) Do you know of anyone using an optical mouse as a linear
encoder? They way I figure it is indeed possible to communicate to the
ps/2 port and optical mice have resolutions in the 400lines/inch (some
much better).

Has anyone used an optical mouse for postion sensing?

Mike