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geekhack Community => Input Devices => Topic started by: oddsratio on Tue, 04 October 2011, 00:14:59

Title: Ordered some mouse tape the other day...
Post by: oddsratio on Tue, 04 October 2011, 00:14:59
I have to say, I really like it. Using it on a Logitech MX1100 and the mouse moves pretty effortlessly. I'm not much of a gamer, so it's mostly for comfort.

I bought a stick of it from this guy to test it out:
http://www.fragtheplanet.com/216/teflon-mouse-tape/

And ordered a roll from Amazon to keep around for the future:
http://www.amazon.com/CS-Hyde-PTFE-Mouse-Color/dp/B003DZ16X4/ref=cm_rdp_product

I'm assuming it's the same stuff (and more cost-effective), but I won't know until it gets here. Not sure how long this will last on the feet. Feels like using a hard pad without the scratchiness. Right now I'm using a small steelseries QcK.

I'm pretty sure this is similar to the stuff razer sells for their mice, but I'm not sure if someone can confirm that.
Title: Ordered some mouse tape the other day...
Post by: Bilbin on Tue, 04 October 2011, 02:22:24
Yes, they use PTFE so this is essentially the same thing.
Title: Ordered some mouse tape the other day...
Post by: Scarzy on Tue, 04 October 2011, 04:12:21
Have you ever tried glides before?

I use hyperglides and they are a very nice touch and addition to my mouse. I'd recommend them! I found the tape (when I used it a few years back) would wear and cause friction whilst aiming due to it sticking up at the side.
Title: Ordered some mouse tape the other day...
Post by: oddsratio on Tue, 04 October 2011, 18:17:41
I noticed that when I tried cutting them to fit the little pads, but I managed to cut down on that problem by just sticking down the strip from edge to edge along where the pads are located.