About
The CWMouse has a very positive feel and no false symbols. You’ve never used a paddle like this before. Imagine crisp mouse button action or mechanical keyboard in a paddle! I built it for me, but I’m selling to everyone looking for a lightweight and precise paddle on a budget price!
It is designed in FreeCAD and pre-assembled from seven 3d printed parts:
- main case
- top cover
- 2x paddles
- 2x paddle bottom posts
- micro-switches tray
Additionally, following components are used in the assembly:
- three machine bolts
- threaded into paddle rotation axes and to hold top cover
- four sealed ball bearing races
- snapped into their holders in main case and top cover
- two sealed micro-switches
- glued into micro-switches tray
- an audio jack
- glued into the main case
- ruberrized compound for paddle movement dampening
Dimensions:
- enclosing volume: L:74mm/2.9in x W:36mm/1.4in x H:28mm/1.1in
- weight: 45g/1.5oz
Notes:
- due to micro-switches closing the circuit, the throw is not adjustable
- due to micro-switches providing spring action, the tension is also not adjustable
- having said that, the geometry and tension forces are optimized for a good feel
- if you like more throw in your paddle, you’ll love this one - it has 1.3mm or 3/64in of movement from rest to fully bottomed, but switches activate at approximately 0.5mm or 1/64in
- there are no magnets in the base as this is a medium sized portable paddle meant to be hand-held
- due to use of 3d printed material, it should not be stored above 120F (sorry Arizona folks)
- due to use of 3d printed material, it is normal for there to be very minor variations in surface finish
- all paddles are tested for proper operation before shipping
- Made in USA by KN6FQM :)
Model 3d view:
Final product:
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