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People are highlighting Ploopy Bean as a custom trackpoint-style pointing device for computers. Coverage focuses on it being open-source hardware that uses QMK firmware, appealing to makers and keyboard modders.

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Also known as ploopy bean pointing stick·bean pointing stick·ploopy bean mouse·ploopy bean trackpoint mouse·ploopy bean nub mouse

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Key Takeaway Ploopy Bean is a trackpoint-style pointing stick that runs QMK and is pitched as open-source hardware for customization.
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trackpoint mouse open-source hardware QMK firmware integration ploopy bean pointing stick bean pointing stick
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Ploopy Bean is a trackpoint-style pointing stick that runs QMK and is pitched as open-source hardware for customization.

People are highlighting Ploopy Bean as a custom trackpoint-style pointing device for computers. Coverage focuses on it being open-source hardware that uses QMK firmware, appealing to makers and keyboard modders.

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  • ● Open-source hardware — Ploopy Bean open-source hardware pointing stick mouse runs QMK firmware CNX Software

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CNX Software · 9d ago
Ploopy Bean open-source hardware pointing stick mouse runs QMK firmware

Broader Ploopy Bean coverage

Other Ploopy Bean activity — not part of the “Ploopy Bean is a trackpoint-style pointing stick that runs” story
ploopy.co · 4d ago
Ploopy Bean: a trackpoint for every computer

Briefing Findings · Ploopy Bean is a trackpoint-style pointing stick that runs

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Device type trackpoint for every computer
Hardware status open-source hardware pointing stick mouse
Firmware runs QMK firmware

What to Watch

  • Watch for further community builds that adapt Ploopy Bean as a trackpoint alternative. HN

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  • Ploopy Bean open-source hardware pointing stick mouse runs QMK firmware ploopy.co
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ploopy.co · 1 article

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cnx-software.com

Ploopy Bean open-source hardware pointing stick mouse runs QMK firmware - CNX Software

The Ploopy Bean is a 3D-printed, open-source hardware pointing stick mouse that runs QMK open-source firmware on a Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller to

9d ago Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft)
techpowerup.com

Ploopy Releases $52 Ploopy Bean Pointing Stick for ThinkPad TrackPoint Lovers

Ploopy, the makers of the DIY-friendly peripherals, like the Ploopy Adept trackball and the Ploopy Trackpad, has just released the Ploopy Bean, a standalone pointing device that mimics the functionali

7d ago
engadget.com

The Ploopy Bean is a travel-friendly mouse with a ThinkPad-style nub - Engadget

No trackballs here.

9d ago Lawrence Bonk

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