I Built a Tool That Transformed My Workflow

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

Recently I came across the SpaceMouse by 3Dconnexion, and tried making a similar project myself - it turned out pretty decent!

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
01:44 - Components used
02:17 - Testing the ideas
03:33 - Modeling and printing an enclosure
04:46 - Improving aesthetics with priming and spray painting
06:00 - Assembly
07:11 - Reveal and outro

RESOURCES
https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Space-Mouse-for-Fusion-360-Using-Magnets/
https://www.instructables.com/Space-Mouse-With-Arduino-Micro-Fully-Printable/
https://www.printables.com/model/418290-sanding-wedge-v2/files

LINKS
Arduino sketch for this project - https://pastebin.com/uQH4LUuX
STLs available for download - https://www.printables.com/model/1302463-spacemouse