How to change the mouse pointer - drexjj/sbitx GitHub Wiki

Changing the Mouse Pointer in the sBitx App

This procedure explains how to change the mouse pointer in the sBitx app (not the web version).

Requirements

  • The native keyboard app on sBitx
  • External mouse (required)
  • External keyboard (optional)

Procedure

  1. Open the sBitx app.
  2. Locate the TEXT field under CALL / SENT / RCV.
  3. Press the KBD Off button to open the keyboard.
  4. Press the CMD button.
  5. Type the desired mouse pointer command, e.g.: 
    \MP CROSSHAIR
  6. Press Enter to apply the change.

Available Mouse Pointer Options

You can replace CROSSHAIR in Step 5 with any of the following options:

  • \MP LEFT – Default pointer
  • \MP RIGHT
  • \MP BLANK

Restoring Default Mouse Behavior

The sBitx 64-bit v4.2 - ELF image includes an application that hides the mouse pointer when idle. If you want to restore the default functionality, follow these steps:

  1. Open a terminal.

  2. Copy and paste the following command:

    cd Downloads && sudo wget https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/raw/main/mouse-restore && sudo chmod +x mouse-restore && ./mouse-restore

  3. Reboot the system.