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Curiously Strong USB Mouse

Curiously Strong USB Mouse
I was really really bored at work so I made this. I used a mouse with a broken cord and an altoids tin. This is fairly sloppy. I didn't have much for my normal supplies and didn't really take my time cutting. However overall this works well and looks cool.
Mats:
USB Mouse
Altoids Tin (Full Size)
Small Amount of Foam Board
Double Sided Foam Tape
Box Cutter
Ruler
 
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Step 1Choose Mouse

Choose Mouse
I used this basic microsoft mouse because it was there for me. These aren't the cheapest so I suggest digging around a big (thrift stores = old junk heaven). After you've made this important decision its time to take it apart. Theres normall a few screws under the slidey pads (very technical term) after that it pretty much falls out of the top.
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10 comments
Nov 7, 2009. 9:27 PMethan124 says:
 the Microsoft wireless notebook  optical mouse 3000 is pretty small it might work

Dec 20, 2009. 6:07 PMjas330 says:
the microsoft wireless notebook optical mouse 3000 will fit i own the mouse and i have tried it
Jul 21, 2011. 9:32 PMpblanscet says:
logitech m305 works perfect
Jun 11, 2009. 12:26 PMthoraxe says:
aww you should have kept the scroll wheel....i'd prefer a scroll wheel to a right click anyday
Apr 17, 2009. 5:57 PMwiljo94 says:
can you use a ball mouse for this instead of one of the light ones?
Jan 21, 2009. 4:05 PMmason0190 says:
smart!'' i oughta try dis i got much tins and a new soldering iron too itl work perfect!
Jan 16, 2009. 6:35 PMbudsiskos says:
very cool

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I'm a photographer and a father. I've been married almost 7 years and have a 6 year old son and a 3 year old daughter. I like to put stuff where it doesn't belong to create even better stuff. I work f...
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