A record of modifying Apple's genuine mouse 'Magic Mouse' to support USB-C and make it easier to grip and improve usability
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The back of Magic Mouse is equipped with a charging port that supports Apple's proprietary Lightning. Therefore, when users want to charge Magic Mouse, they have to stop their work and turn the mouse upside down to charge, which is very inconvenient.
Mr. Kuleshov first created a number of cases using a 3D printer in order to modify the thin Magic Mouse into an ergonomic and easy-to-grip shape.
There were a few iterations until I made a good enclosure.
— Ivan Kuleshov (@Merocle) November 16, 2023
Of course, there is always room for improvement. I will share the project on my site and GitHub in the coming days. pic.twitter.com/pSfZtv1WZR
In addition, Mr. Kuleshov modified the board and battery and switched the charging terminal from Lightning to USB-C. In addition, by attaching the cable to the battery of Magic Mouse, which is designed to turn off when the charging cable is connected and not accept cursor movements or clicks, we were able to directly charge the battery and operate it while charging.
Charges directly the battery, so the mouse doesn't turn off while charging. But the percentages increase even though the OS thinks the mouse is running on battery. pic.twitter.com/8TWYvRs3x3
— Ivan Kuleshov (@Merocle) November 16, 2023
In order to perform normal mouse operations while housing the thin Magic Mouse in a thick case, it is necessary to disassemble the mouse into upper and lower halves. Kuleshov then sandwiched a 3D-printed spacer between the top half, which handles tasks such as clicking, and the bottom half, which houses the sensors needed to move the mouse pointer, making it possible to perform both tasks at the same time. did.
The sensor touches the table like the original mouse, with no gaps or mirrors. The click works (I had to make an extension adapter). pic.twitter.com/bM6RQV7JJ0
— Ivan Kuleshov (@Merocle) November 16, 2023
Below is an image of the completed modified Magic Mouse. Although the traditional Lightning port remains on the bottom, a newly added USB-C port is installed on the front of the mouse, allowing operation while charging.
I hacked the Magic Mouse.
— Ivan Kuleshov (@Merocle) November 16, 2023
And created the world's first ergonomic Magic Mouse with no weaknesses.
Yes, you can charge it via USB-C right while you're working!
More details + demo in the thread pic.twitter.com/lxvCXArZdG
Below is a picture of the actually modified Magic Mouse being used. The same operations as regular Magic Mouse are possible.
How it works pic.twitter.com/77oh7eM9kN
— Ivan Kuleshov (@Merocle) November 16, 2023
Mr. Kuleshov said, ``The specifications and details of the modified Magic Mouse created this time will be published on GitHub in the near future.'' In addition, in the future, they are planning to install a multi-colored light and an additional battery inside the mouse to make the mouse they created glow.
How about RGB backlighting? pic.twitter.com/flORFtn8TB
— Ivan Kuleshov (@Merocle) November 17, 2023
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