[pygame] Low-level read input (mouse, HID devices)

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Subject: [pygame] Low-level read input (mouse, HID devices)

From: Mikhail V <mikhailwas@xxxxxxxxx>

Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:05:02 -0800 (PST)

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Hello pygame devs and users,

I have a simple task - I want to read input from the mouse - NOT the cursor position inside my window, but the actual input data from the device.
So currently I suppose it is not possible with Pygame. Is there a possiblity to add such capabilities to Pygame? I know that depends on the device type and connection so it is impossible to implement tools for all devices. But having tools to read low-level input at least for the mouse is absolutely a must for developing interactive applications.

If there is no chance with pygame then what would you recommend, say, for Windows and C/C++ to read from the mouse at low level?

Mikhail