GlovePIE only understands Synaptics touchpads, which means the external one we purchased isn't compatible. At least for PC's, most laptop touchpads are Synaptics and my beautiful script works nicely :) Copy and paste to GlovePIE and enjoy typing different letters by moving your finger in four directions:
Touchpad.swallow = true // Touchpad will have no effect on cursor
// This script is about making simple touchpad gestures produce keystrokes.
If Touchpad.FingerPresent = true then
var.touchlocx = touchpad.x
var.touchlocy = touchpad.y
wait 20 ms
If touchpad.x > (var.touchlocx + 0.05) then // Move finger right
Press K
Release K
ElseIf touchpad.x < (var.touchlocx - 0.05) then // Move finger left
Press J
Release J
ElseIf touchpad.y < (var.touchlocy - 0.05) then // Move finger up
Press U
Release U
ElseIf touchpad.y > (var.touchlocy + 0.05) then // Move finger down
Press I
Release I
EndIf
EndIF