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

Step 1 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.

Comments

[ethan124]

 the Microsoft wireless notebook  optical mouse 3000 is pretty small it might work

[jas330]

the microsoft wireless notebook optical mouse 3000 will fit i own the mouse and i have tried it

[pblanscet]

logitech m305 works perfect

[thoraxe]

aww you should have kept the scroll wheel....i'd prefer a scroll wheel to a right click anyday

[wiljo94]

can you use a ball mouse for this instead of one of the light ones?

[jeoncs]

eh I don't think it would fit (thats what she said)

[mason0190]

smart!'' i oughta try dis i got much tins and a new soldering iron too itl work perfect!

[jeoncs]

My only dissapointment was I wanted to use my Creme De Menthe tin but I forgot it at home :/

[jeoncs]

@ Budsiskos & Spoonty: Thanks!

[budsiskos]

very cool