Trackballs

Ploopy Adept Trackball

A wired, open-source, 3D-printed six-button trackball with a 1.75-inch ball, PMW3360 sensor and QMK/VIA firmware, sold assembled or as a kit.

Some specs could not be matched to a source · Last verified: 2026-10-17

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Where to buy

View at Ploopy (Fully Assembled)View at Ploopy (Full Kit)Official site

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Pros

  • Six buttons remappable through QMK and VIA, with settings saved on the device
  • PMW3360 sensor at up to 12,000 DPI and polling above 1,000Hz
  • Open-source design files and firmware; the case can be reprinted or repaired
  • Omron D2LS-21 switches rated for 5 million clicks

Cons

  • The manufacturer warns roller bearings make a noticeable scratchy noise
  • No scroll wheel; scrolling relies on drag scroll with the ball
  • Wired only; the kit version requires soldering

Specs

HandednessAmbidextrous
Ball size44.45 mm
Ball positionCenter
Buttons6
ScrollBall
Weight—
ConnectivityUSB
OSwindows, macos, linux
Released—
Sources
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