[maxmsp] [ot] disable mouse in OS but still using as hid

>hi list,
>
>I´m thinking about using an optical mouse as a 
>sensor. Is it possible to disable the mouse from 
>it´s normal duty in the OS (yeah, pull the plug 
>man...no no read on) but still be able to access 
>the date via hi. I´m thinking about connecting 6 
>mice, this should be ok but I didn´t try it, any 
>experiences?? I need this on win and osx.


don't know - but if you find out please keep us 
informed - i tried to do so many times, on 
powerbooks (mac) - keeping the trackpad as 
"official" mouse and an extra mouse as hi 
controller

best

kasper
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