How To Build An Open-Source 3D Printed Trackball... With No Buttons | Ploopy Nano DIY Build Guide

Github build guide at:
https://github.com/ploopyco/nano-trac...

Hi everyone!

Back again with another build guide.

I have to send a BIG thank you to Ploopy for sending me this kit to build, to help all the DIY builders out there to build their own Nano Trackballs.

Thank you all so much for being here - always happy to answer any questions or comments you might have, and looking forward to making some more videos!

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:29 - Step 1: Get the necessary tools
00:37 - Step 2: Remove support material
00:50 - Step 3: Solder ADNS-5050 Sensor to PCB
01:52 - Step 4: Remove the small kapton tab protecting the sensor
02:01 - Step 5: Place aluminum tape into base
02:15 - Step 6: Place PCB into base
02:39 - Step 7: Place ADNS-5050 sensor optic into top
02:52 - Step 8: Place bottom onto top
03:07 - Step 9: Screw top into base
03:13 - Step 10: Prepare bearing press jig
03:16 - Step 11: Insert roller bearing and roller bearing dowel into bearing press jig
03:27 - Step 12: Press the bearing press jig together
03:30 - Step 13: Remove bearing from bearing press jig and repeat
03:36 - Step 14: Insert roller bearings into top
03:52 - Step 15/16: Prepare and place friction pads on base
04:01 - Step 17/18/19: Make sure the ball isn't too shiny, and insert the ball
04:16 - Step 20: Verify that the Ploopy Nano Trackball is working correctly
04:28 - Outro
04:41 - Sound Test + Step 21: Spin the ball to break in the bearings