Hey everyone! A little over six months ago, my brother had a biking accident that left him paralyzed from the right arm down. Before this, he was super into gaming, and he's really struggled with losing that part of his life. I'm hoping to build him a custom mouse to help him get back into gaming without needing to use his right hand. I've spent the past couple of days searching for tutorials and guides, but I haven't found much that's comprehensive. I'd love some advice from anyone with experience in this area.
I'm thinking of using either an ESP32 or an Arduino Nano for the project since I have those on hand. The optical sensor has been tricky to pin down, but I might just grab one from an old mouse or consider swapping it out for a joystick instead. I've seen a few videos on similar builds, but I'm struggling with the coding part, especially understanding the HID protocol. My goal is to have a working prototype ready by Christmas, and I'm eager to refine it to really suit his needs. I'll keep you all posted on my progress!
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Hey! Have you thought about using a kit to pair with a 3D printed design? Bambu Labs sells some for pretty cheap, and if you want, I'd be happy to print a custom housing for you! I even have a mouse kit I got as a free gift, but I never actually used it since I love my Logitech mouse. If you share a sketch of what you have in mind, I could assist with design, though I'm still learning CAD myself! Let me know!
That's really nice of you! I might take you up on that offer! Do you know of any other kits besides the Bambu Labs one? I’ve been searching but can’t find many options. Also, I need to tweak the electronics so my brother can play games without using a keyboard.