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Building the mouse Logitech won't make

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Re: Building the mouse Logitech won't make

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Post by ibaikov »

nemomarx wrote: post #21
Pet_Ant wrote: post #17

I wonder if there is a way to crowdfund actually producing a batch of these? I mean you'd need to redesign the shell and a few more things, but ought to be doable. Either as printable STLs in TEP or as a group-buy. Also, I think it's criminal for any USB chargeable mouse to not just work as a regular corded mouse when plugged directly into a PC. PS - would it be possible to make a mouse use Cherry MX hotswap switches…

We used to do group buys of custom keyboards like that. Generally the organizer finds a factory or etc willing to do it for a certain volume and then you see if that many people are interested and will put down the money. It's a lot of organizing work mostly if you have the design ready for a factory

Its called dropshipping and there are dedicated sites to make the process easier, however I never used one.

Re: Building the mouse Logitech won't make

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Post by mcdonje »

bityard wrote: post #39

My favorite mouse is the Logitech Anywhere MX. It's highly comfortable despite being pretty small. The back/forward buttons on the side are indispensable for web browsing, file management, and switching weapons in first-person shooters. It takes two AA batteries which last for months and take seconds to swap out. The dongle is small and has good range. The scroll wheel switches between clicky and free-scrolling. It's…

Built in rechargeable batteries are a plus, not a minus.

Re: Building the mouse Logitech won't make

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Post by masklinn »

monster_truck wrote: post #41

I've been using a mouse from https://pmm.gg , it weighs about half as much as the mouse I swapped the guts out of (28 grams vs 60 grams). Basically a couple sheets of printer paper. I don't really care about the weight, what caught my attention was they offer ceramic? coated magnesium scrollwheels. My otherwise mild skin condition completely destroys the shitty grippy/gummy rubber they put on scrollwheels and sometim…

> My otherwise mild skin condition completely destroys the shitty grippy/gummy rubber they put on scrollwheels and sometimes the sides of the mice.

I’m not sure it’s even skin conditions. I think it’s just the natural oils in the skin. It’s part of what polishes plastics (e.g. keyboard keys), and over time it impregnates the rubber which swells then falls apart.

This process is why wet belts are stupid, no reason to think mouse wheel rubber is any different.

Re: Building the mouse Logitech won't make

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Post by Liftyee »

bityard wrote: post #39

My favorite mouse is the Logitech Anywhere MX. It's highly comfortable despite being pretty small. The back/forward buttons on the side are indispensable for web browsing, file management, and switching weapons in first-person shooters. It takes two AA batteries which last for months and take seconds to swap out. The dongle is small and has good range. The scroll wheel switches between clicky and free-scrolling. It's…

Not sure about online mouse communities, but it intrigued me that you prefer replaceable AA batteries to built-in rechargeables. I realise now that because of my dislike (leaning towards hatred) of single-use alkaline batteries I unwittingly dismissed the benefits of having quick replaceability.

Nickel metal rechargeables are a good AA/AAA substitute for devices designed to tolerate their lower voltage. For more power, 14500/18650/21700 cylindrical lithium cells are my go-to.

Personally though, I find it more convenient to have a charging cable on hand vs keep some charged batteries on standby. When the built-in battery eventually goes bad, I am confident that I could replace it myself (not a universal position).

Re: Building the mouse Logitech won't make

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Post by officialchicken »

JdeBP wrote: post #31
basscomm wrote: post #18

I still haven't figured out why they no longer make wired trackballs. The thing never moves, why do I need it to be wireless?

Who is "they"? Perixx seems to be still selling wired trackballs.

To add some context to the title for you, "Building the mouse Logitech won't make", it's referring to / implying the entire PC industry including Logitech.

Re: Building the mouse Logitech won't make

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Post by Insanity »

To be honest, I'm a big fan of the MX Master series, I'll get the MX Master 4 on launch day most likely (will perhaps wait for a few reviews to make sure there aren't any regressions).

I even use it while gaming (it's heavier, but I used my g9x with max weight config, I like it that way).

Re: Building the mouse Logitech won't make

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Post by the_snooze »

mcdonje wrote: post #52
bityard wrote: post #39

My favorite mouse is the Logitech Anywhere MX. It's highly comfortable despite being pretty small. The back/forward buttons on the side are indispensable for web browsing, file management, and switching weapons in first-person shooters. It takes two AA batteries which last for months and take seconds to swap out. The dongle is small and has good range. The scroll wheel switches between clicky and free-scrolling. It's…

Built in rechargeable batteries are a plus, not a minus.

I consider them a minus because the proprietary batteries will likely fail before the rest of the mouse does. Using standard batteries means you’re not at the mercy of Logitech’s warranty when that happens. I wish more devices use standard batteries, but planned obsolescence is a hell of a drug.

Re: Building the mouse Logitech won't make

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Post by JdeBP »

officialchicken wrote: post #55
JdeBP wrote: post #31

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Who is "they"? Perixx seems to be still selling wired trackballs.

To add some context to the title for you, "Building the mouse Logitech won't make", it's referring to / implying the entire PC industry including Logitech.

Which would make a statement that "they no longer make wired trackballs" a falsehood. So likely not whatever "they" basscomm had in mind, if you think about it.

Re: Building the mouse Logitech won't make

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Post by lvl155 »

Logitech still refuses to make USB-C dongle/receiver. And every time I bring it up there’s always someone who says use USB-A. Yeah, duh. I am forced to use it. Five years ago they tried to make it sound like it was the USB-C standard but Lenovo has since proven that theory wrong since they have a USB-C receiver. I don’t like Chinese copycats but Logitech’s stupid marketing department is the reason why I don’t mind the Chinese ripping them off.

Edit: I am wrong. They recently released USB-C receiver after years and years of refusing to make one.

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