[SOLVED] Setting mouse DPI just like in windows (arch related ofc)

bruh-i-use-arch-cow · 2020-07-19 18:48:17

I need to set my DPI to 1600. im using xorg so i can change my mouse sensitivity by typing

xinput --set-prop "MOUsE NAME" "Device Accel Constant Deceleration" 1.5

however it scales differently then DPI and i could get my sensitivity right cause i'm very used to my old mouse configuration. is there gui/cli program that sets dpi or do i need to experiment or calculate to get sensitivity right?

Last edited by bruh-i-use-arch-cow (2020-07-20 10:46:58)

seth · 2020-07-19 20:09:56

The pointer accleration is not the pointer resolution (as you figured) - you're just cheating on how the input is translated to motion.
The mouse resolution is a HW feature and depends on the actual HW model. There're at least tools from *some* logitech and razer devices.

bruh-i-use-arch-cow · 2020-07-20 06:56:53

seth wrote:

The pointer accleration is not the pointer resolution (as you figured) - you're just cheating on how the input is translated to motion.
The mouse resolution is a HW feature and depends on the actual HW model. There're at least tools from *some* logitech and razer devices.

so wait first of all HW means hardware and mouse resolutions is DPI right? so by that you mean that not all mouse hardware supports dpi resolution scaling? well in win10 i remember i could change my mouse resolution (dpi) in special "steel series" program, so i guess i cant change it on here cause that program doesn't supprot linux. do i try wine for this to work?

seth · 2020-07-20 07:00:34

What is the exact mouse model?
"steel" suggests some razer, see https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Razer_peripherals

bruh-i-use-arch-cow · 2020-07-20 07:01:31

seth wrote:

What is the exact mouse model?
"steel" suggests some razer, see https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Razer_peripherals

SteelSeries SteelSeries Rival 100 Gaming
edit: it would be nice to change rgb lighting also

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bruh-i-use-arch-cow · 2020-07-20 07:09:35

wiki says:

You also need to edit your /etc/X11/xorg.conf file to disable the current mouse settings by commenting them out as in the following example, where also some defaults are set as suggested by the author:
/etc/X11/xorg.conf
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
EndSection

and i dont have xorg.conf file. do i create new one or use xorg.conf.d (which exists)

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seth · 2020-07-20 07:14:27

Just don't add anything there.
The "mouse" driver is dated and not available by default anyway.

I think the stressed point is just to not have extra mouse/acceleration settings in your xorg.conf

seth · 2020-07-20 07:17:03

Update: SteelSeries is a brand by itself. The razer tools likely won't work.

Try https://www.archlinux.org/packages/community/any/piper/

bruh-i-use-arch-cow · 2020-07-20 07:17:27

seth wrote:

Just don't add anything there.
The "mouse" driver is dated and not available by default anyway.
I think the stressed point is just to not have extra mouse/acceleration settings in your xorg.conf

Download and install razercfg or razercfg-gitAUR for bleeding edge git releases from the AUR.

are you sure about that?

eh mabye wiki is just dated also

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bruh-i-use-arch-cow · 2020-07-20 07:19:26

seth wrote:

Update: SteelSeries is a brand by itself. The razer tools likely won't work.
Try https://www.archlinux.org/packages/community/any/piper/

oh yea. i thought steelseries is razer....

bruh-i-use-arch-cow · 2020-07-20 07:26:21

screen-shot from piper
https://github.com/libratbag/piper/raw/ … orpage.png
that image it from gitbut but i got same window... steel series sucks

Skunky · 2020-07-20 07:48:59

This: Rivalcfg

Or like me, use a Windows VM, attach the mouse and use the Windows Steelseries program

jasonwryan · 2020-07-20 08:10:31

bruh's timestamps: 19:17, 19:19, 19:26

FFS, stop bumping the thread every time some random idea pops into your head. Learn how to use the edit button:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Co … ct#Bumping

ondoho · 2020-07-20 12:12:26

Skunky wrote:

This: Rivalcfg

I was just going to post this.
I was able to permanently disable the annoying LED light on my SteelSeries Rival 110 (set it to black). Meaning I don't even have the program installed right now, the annoying light stays OFF. Great.
It has more options, don't remember all right now.
Additionally, the mouse has a button on top to adjust speed; not sure that means DPI or whatever OP is refering to.

Lone_Wolf · 2020-07-20 12:19:02

bruh-i-use-arch-cow wrote:

https://github.com/libratbag/piper/raw/ … orpage.png

That error pic says "cannot connect to ratbagd, please make sure ratbagd is running" .

$ pacman -F ratbagd
community/libratbag 0.14-2
    usr/bin/ratbagd
$

so ratbagd comes from the libratbag package.

Check the contents of libratbag with pacman -Ql libratbag | grep ratbagd .
You'll find libratbag includes a systemd service.
try starting that, then run piper again .

bruh-i-use-arch-cow · 2020-07-20 12:40:14

Lone_Wolf wrote:

bruh-i-use-arch-cow wrote:
https://github.com/libratbag/piper/raw/ … orpage.png
That error pic says "cannot connect to ratbagd, please make sure ratbagd is running" .
$ pacman -F ratbagd
community/libratbag 0.14-2
    usr/bin/ratbagd
$ 
so ratbagd comes from the libratbag package.
Check the contents of libratbag with pacman -Ql libratbag | grep ratbagd .
You'll find libratbag includes a systemd service.
try starting that, then run piper again .

sorry wrong image, im a fool. that was image from github i didnt even read the error text, mine looks like this:
https://imgur.com/4xu0Z4A.png

Ropid · 2020-07-20 13:48:54

Try using the "ratbagctl" command line tool. Using it looks like this:

$ ratbagctl list
thundering-gerbil:   Logitech G305                   

$ ratbagctl G305 dpi get
800dpi

$ ratbagctl G305 dpi get-all
200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 2500 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600 3800 4000 4200 4400 4600 4800 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500 8000 8500 9000 9500 10000 10500 11000 11500 12000

$ ratbagctl G305 dpi set 1000

$ ratbagctl G305 dpi get
1000dpi

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[SOLVED] Setting mouse DPI just like in windows (arch related ofc)

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