Ploopy upgraded its open-source trackball with better scrolling

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Ploopy, a Canadian company known for its customizable open-source peripherals, has announced an upgraded version of its Classic trackball mouse. The Classic 2 has the exact same shape and ergonomics as the original but offers improved connectivity, a more accurate and reliable scroll wheel, and an upgraded design, making it easier to 3D print without the need for adding support materials. The Ploopy Classic 2 is now available as a kit you’ll need to assemble and solder yourself for around $101 ($144.99 CAD), or you can get it already assembled for around $147 ($209.99 CAD). Due to the design of its PCBs, the original Classic can’t be upgraded to the Classic 2. The most useful improvement on the Classic 2 is a switch from USB-B – that chunky USB port most often found on printers – to USB-C. The company originally went with USB-B becaus ... Read full article.