Ploopy Classic 2 open source trackball

The Classic 2 is a brand new revision of the original Classic, and kits are available today starting at $144CAD! The Classic 2 is just like the original in every way that matters. It’s also a major upgrade for the few things that needed tweaking. USB-C connector That’s right, the Classic 2 has a USB-C connector! The original Classic has a bulky USB-B connector on it (if you don’t know, it’s the connector that you often find in printers). USB-B connectors are very mechanically strong, a quality we prioritised for the purposes of longevity. Since we launched the original Classic, we’ve been shipping many devices with USB-C connectors. We’ve shown to ourselves that these connectors are just as reliable and strong as USB-B connectors. So, yes – the Classic 2 will have a USB-C connector on it, and it’ll be just as mechanically strong as the connector on the original Classic. An improved scroll wheel A common issue with the original Classic was that the scroll wheel would often act o ... Read full article.