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Modding Make/Buy a Huge Desk/Mouse Mat

Discussion in 'Modding' started by mat0tam, 24 Jan 2012.

  1. mat0tam

    mat0tam Mr I Dont Know What I Want

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    Hi All,

    I want to get a mouse mat/desk cover for my desk and was thinking of other materials I could use to make one.

    Its 118cm x 75cm.

    Was thinking of neoprene rubber and then sticking a fabric coating to it but that seems like it would just go wrong :(.

    Possible substitute neoprene for silicone?
     
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  2. mat0tam

    mat0tam Mr I Dont Know What I Want

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    Or a leather desk top :0
     
  3. Furball Zen

    Furball Zen Shut up and Mod

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  4. mat0tam

    mat0tam Mr I Dont Know What I Want

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    Ooo very nice, seen them for sale on ebay for car dashboards to stop phones sliding.

    Does your mouse work ok on it? Or is your mouse mat on top
     
  5. Atomic

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    Cover the desk in what you want, then buy a Razer Goliathus Mouse mat. Sorted.
     
  6. Furball Zen

    Furball Zen Shut up and Mod

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    Well i use a trackball, but yes, its perfect for a mouse tracking wise, might need some slippery feet though lol. And waterproof.
     
  7. Xer0-

    Xer0- Waste of space

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    It is currently out of stock but....

    here is the link --> Boards & Bits
     
  8. mat0tam

    mat0tam Mr I Dont Know What I Want

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    This is perfect. Just gotta wait for them to restock
     
  9. Zener Diode

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    Has anyone ever tried a mousemat made of glass? I have a Logitech mouse with the Darkfield laser which can track on glass, I wonder would it be worth trying.
     
  10. mat0tam

    mat0tam Mr I Dont Know What I Want

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    Tempered glass is used to cover tables/ Would probably work.

    Id consider 10mm thick clear Poly Carbonate as Id be scared of moving the glass
     
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  11. Atomic

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    i had a glass desk but my hand/wrist would get really cold where it touched the surface. The glass cools down during the day but heats up very slowly when the heating comes on. Bought a mousemat in the end as it wasn't pleasant.
     
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