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technology3 hours ago•4 min saved

Ploopy Bean Brings TrackPoint Precision To a Standalone USB Mouse

The Ploopy Bean is a TrackPoint-inspired standalone mouse that uses a red nub to control the cursor and requires a USB-A to USB-C cable (not wireless). It’s 3D-printed, features four side buttons, a 11 mm travel nub, and 1,000 Hz polling with firmware that supports updates and mods. Preorders began May 6, 2026, with two shipping tiers and a price around $51 before adding the cable.

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#firmware #peripherals #pointing-stick

technology18 days ago•7 min saved

Ploopy Bean Brings TrackPoint-Style Pointing Stick to USB with Open-Source Firmware

Ploopy launches the Bean, a USB pointing-stick mouse with four programmable buttons and a 3D-printed case. It uses a Raspberry Pi RP2040 MCU, a TMAG5273 sensor for precise movement, and runs open-source QMK firmware (configurable via VIA) with all design files on GitHub; Early Access orders are shipping, but units sold out with Tier A/B timelines. The device is CAD 70 (~$52) and targets users who want a Lenovo TrackPoint-style input with customizable controls.

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#open-source #ploopy-bean #pointing-stick