[SpaceMouseCompact] Meaning of "Deadband" in easy way ?

[mostly2d]

Following is a part of ".xml" in "...3Dconnexion\3DxWare\Cfg" folder.
Can I know the meaning of "Deadband" ?

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<Input>
	<ActionID>HIDMultiAxis_X</ActionID>
	<Min>-512</Min>
	<Max>511</Max>
	<Deadband>0</Deadband>
</Input>

Thanks

[jwick]

The Deadband determines the amount of cap movement that is ignored.
E.g., if it is 10, all values <= 10 from the cap are ignored. That is, small movement is ignored.
This is useful in a few ways (all unusual).

• If the device is in a bumpy environment, such as a mobile platform, small movements caused by the platform, not input from the user, will be ignored.

• If there is a problem with the device drifting on its own, this can temporarily be used to stop that. But devices that exhibit this behavior should be returned under warranty.

• In some applications, it is useful to isolate axes from each other. E.g., if a Left Arrow is assigned to one axis and an Up Arrow is assigned to another axis, then it might be necessary to put a large Deadband on these axes to keep them from interfering with each other. It is difficult to isolate axes with your hand.

[mostly2d]

That is a perfect explanation.
And
That is a perfect device design.
I love you guys.

[Phil999]

I agree.