Ploopy

This is the #Ploopy Bean, a pointing stick, also called a "nub mouse", and it just launched!

In case you don't know, a "pointing stick" or "nub mouse" is the little dot in the middle of most laptop keyboards. The Bean takes this design to its full potential.

And of course, it's 100% open-source!

For full details, check out our blog post about the Bean: https://blog.ploopy.co/the-bean-is-here-435

This incredible #Ploopy Classic build was done by redditor u/Alleeexxx. The case is a custom resin print in a clear finish (alongside a HG Titanium Edition keyboard housing from Norbauer).

Original post is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/HHKB/comments/1sg4h92/comment/of8638e/?context=1

Creator of this build is here: https://www.reddit.com/user/Alleeexxx/

Thanks again, u/Alleeexxx!

Here's a great mod by Redditor u/DLCan. It's meant to be a "minimalist" mod, designed for comfort so that the user can reach all of the buttons without moving their hand.

You can find STEP files and full assembly instructions on u/DLCan's Github repository, here: https://github.com/MrGrumpyMcGrumpster/adept-trackball-minimal-mod/tree/master/hardware/mechanicals-minimal-mod

And the original Reddit post is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/ploopy/comments/1rqdidf/minamal_adept_mod_is_now_online/

Thanks, u/DLCan!

Reddit u/cupfruit made this transluscent print for their #Ploopy Trackpad. It's a nice build and gives a good, clear picture of what's going on inside.

Original post is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/ploopy/comments/1t7nv91/

Thanks, u/cupfruit!

The Nano 2 is now available! If you want all the details, check out our blog post about it: https://blog.ploopy.co/the-nano-2-is-here-356

We have a small number of units that are available immediately. If you're looking to preorder one, you can do so from here: https://ploopy.co/shop/nano-2-trackball/

If you want to jump straight into the design, all design files are available on Github: https://github.com/ploopyco/nano-2-trackball

We also have build instructions, with photos, available here: https://ploopyco.github.io/nano-2-trackball/

The Classic 2 is now available! Details are here: https://blog.ploopy.co/the-classic-2-is-here-186

If you're looking to preorder a kit, go here: https://ploopy.co/product-category/trackball/classic-2/

If you want to jump straight into the design, go to the Github repo: https://github.com/ploopyco/classic-2-trackball

We also have full build instructions, with photos: https://ploopyco.github.io/classic-2-trackball/

Redditor r/pelahale put together a great video about using ceramics in a vibratory tumbler to decrease the lustre of phenolic resin balls.

The reason he did this is so that the balls will track better in his #Ploopy Adept (which he modded into an Anyball).

It's a great explanation of the vibratory tumbling process. Give it a watch!

Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgkwTvJq_lY

Original post is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Trackballs/comments/1skdlp5/comment/og0szu1/?context=1

Thanks r/pelahale!

This haptic feedback mod of the Ploopy Knob was built by u/Available-Mall-5253 on Reddit. It's an implementation of the hpatic mod originally designed by u/tuxedomakes. It's printed in a snazzy partially translucent plastic, which makes it look a bit like a Gameboy from 1997, so it's obviously awesome.

Thanks for the pictures, u/Available-Mall-5253!

Original post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/ploopy/comments/1q8enug/comment/nzyzeoa/?context=1

The Classic 2 will be released next week!

All design files will be made available, and kits will be available for preorder. We'll also have an EXTREMELY limited number of Early Access units that are fully-assembled, tested, and ready to use, and they'll ship out immediately!

We'll be making everything available at 12:00PM ET on Wednesday, March 26th. In case you're in a different timezone, here's a countdown to when it's going to happen:

https://countingdownto.com/?c=6172503

This great #Ploopy Adept build was showcased by KnuckleDF on the Ploopy Discord server. He used the files from the popular "Anyball" mod to make his build, added a SANWA 44mm ball, and smoothed out the buttons using an old soldering iron tip.

Looks like a great addition to a great setup!

Check out the original post on the Discord server, here:

https://discord.com/channels/1119347467545219143/1316194378758226052/1427034507244081162

Here's a great post about the Adept from Ryan Heisler: https://blog.ryanheisler.com/blog/ploopy-adept/customize-ploopy-adept.html

He discusses customizing the Adept to suit his personal needs, including flipping the Adept 180 degrees. He's also publicized his code changes, so anybody is free to learn from his work.

Thanks for the blog post, Ryan!