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Making this possible is the open-source firmware QMK, which is the same stuff powering Ploopy's line of modular mice and trackballs. The firmware lets you easily reprogram gestures, tweak tracking speeds, and even add entirely new functionality through coding.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

How does a track pad require an entire RPi cpu to run?

Edit: nvm, it's not, it's just an embedded Pico chip. I misunderstood.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Hadn't heard of this company before; I'm quite interested in getting their (non-trackpad) mouse to replace my Logitech G502 Hero that's dying. Does anyone know any other companies making open-source (or at least DIY-friendly) mice to compare?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

I didn't find any open source mouse alternatives.

I built their mouse myself, I daily drive it.

https://hackertalks.com/post/3396603

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

going through their website it looks dope, but what's the demand for a desktop trackpad?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

I would love to get one. Really like the option to have gestures and in general the work with a trackpad. Sadly its from canada and getting it to europe will be expensive.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

I feel like apple made it work