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Computer mouse USB

Computer mouse USB
Hey its me, Hiyadudez! I made this instructables for the Keyboard Vs. Mouse Speed Challenge.

Basically, I was thinking and thinking of what I could make for the contest, but just couldnt think of anything. When suddenly, for some reason, my Knex USB came to mind, and there was my idea. Cool story, eh?

My instructions may vary a tiny bit for you as you most likely dont have the same mouse or flash drive as me, but its a basic concept of how they go together, so don't worry.

Please vote, rate, comment and subscribe :-)

 
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This is the list of all the materials and equipment you need.

Materials:
  • A computer mouse (preferably a small one)
  • A USB/Flash drive (Any size as long as its not longer than your mouse)

Tools:
 

  • Hot glue gun + glue sticks
  • Wire cutting pliers or just a knife
  • A craft knife (optional, its to open the USB case, any knife will do)
  • Dremel or a file (a file will be much quicker and cleaner)
  • A screwdriver
Got all of those things? Great, then lets move on to the first
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23 comments
Feb 28, 2011. 9:31 AMcool knex13 says:
Cool but a waste of a mouce but it is cool.
May 16, 2012. 5:53 PMacabrera7 says:
use a recycled or an old mouse
Jul 6, 2011. 3:21 AMvishalapr says:
Amazing!!!!!!!!!
Mar 7, 2011. 9:24 PMsilentassasin21 says:
You should rig it to make the scrolly thing make the flashdrive retract and go forward.
May 20, 2011. 8:12 PMOsmosix says:
That would be legit man.
Mar 8, 2011. 11:38 PMH1T4TCH1 says:
I voted!
Mar 7, 2011. 4:15 PMryry2011 says:
cool
Mar 7, 2011. 3:31 PMBlue Mullet says:
Its cool!
Mar 5, 2011. 9:35 AMn0ukf says:
Looking at just the title I was thinking "USB what?", charger? hub? adapter? nuclear reactor?

Thumb drive? That's an awful big thumb to be hanging off a USB port. That extra size and weight puts a lot of leverage on the connector.
Feb 25, 2011. 7:29 AMTSC says:
Nice!
Feb 25, 2011. 5:44 AMMegaMetal8 says:
cool
Feb 24, 2011. 8:15 PMprodo123 says:
This takes the phrase "USB Mouse" to a whole new level. 5*
Feb 24, 2011. 2:30 AMMichelMoermans says:
I'd change the title in Computer-mouse USB stick that makes it clearer because I thought you converted an usb mouse into a wireless mouse ;D Great instructable though I'd have the USB stick sticking out the front ;) But great work :D
Feb 22, 2011. 4:41 PMShadowman39 says:
Cool idea! But wouldn't it be a bit heavy?
Feb 23, 2011. 4:30 PMShadowman39 says:
I might try it sometime if my mouse breaks (or if I make it break... hehe).
Feb 23, 2011. 2:23 PMinstruct39 says:
this is hilarious, i thought it was a functional mouse at first! :P
Feb 23, 2011. 2:20 AMdansdoc says:
wow
Feb 22, 2011. 3:46 PM~KGB~ says:
what a cool idea
Feb 22, 2011. 7:15 AMSorunome says:
LOL, i like it (but not the new design of insructables) 5*!
Feb 22, 2011. 7:37 AMSorunome says:
np! ;) did you notice that when sending the pms the reply button is higher than the delete one?

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Hello. My name is Hiyadudez, also known as Matty. I love building and making things, mostly out of knex, but out of other things too! Be sure to check out my ibles, and subscribe if you like my stuff ...
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