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Dev tools · October 16, 2019

Ploopy

An open-source trackball.

Ploopy launched on October 16, 2019 with 72 votes, #586 of 3,363 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

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What it does

A trackball has never felt so familiar. Every contour, every button, every detail is placed where it should be. No cheap shit. High-end switches and high-end sensors give you the best trackball experience out there.

We design and make devices for you and your computer. Everything is open-source, high-quality, and well supported. Our products are accessible. We release all of the design files and source code for our products. Knowing what goes into our products helps you make the best purchasing decisions you can. We believe in giving our supporters all the information to make informed choices. That’s why we are committed to full transparency on parts, fabrication methods, and how it all works. Full, detailed documentation for assembly, modifications, and maintenance is available, including helpful photos and diagrams. We fully support our products – and our customers. Whether it’s…from ploopy.co

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