What are gaming mouse pads made out of??

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  1. dandiezal

    dandiezal Member

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    I want to try to create my own gaming surface for my optical mouse because I am a cheap person :p. I don't know too much about what they're made out of, so if anybody knows anything that can help me out it would be really appreciated! Also, if you guys know any materials that work well with optical mice that can be found in stores, please do tell me. Thanks!
     
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  2. flip218

    flip218 Moderator Staff Member

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    get yourself a good piece of teflon.
     
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    teflon.. Thanks, I hope I can find some for cheap
     
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    thecraigc Regular member

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    or better yet, just use a frying pan after all thats covered in PTFE :p j/k

    ahhhh. im so bored :-(
     
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  5. Auslander

    Auslander Senior member

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    and thanks for being so helpful -_-

    i wonder if maybe a sheet of rubber mat would work well for you, dandiezal.
     
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    flip218 Moderator Staff Member

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    you would want something with a slick surface. Praetor (a mod here at aD who has been gone for a long time) I believe sprayed teflon spray over the whole surface of his desk to create his "mouse pad" surface.
     
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  7. Auslander

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    that's impressive. did he ever say how well it worked?
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    depending on the table top material, you don't need a mouse pad for ball or optical mice.
     
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    flip218 Moderator Staff Member

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    very true ddp. I use a couple of mice. I love my MX518 (actually have 2). On my AMD rig I use the Razer Exact mat, the mouse moves extremely fast on it. For my dell, I just use the table.

    Also, I tried the Logitech G5 and it didn't work at all on the exact mat (but worked fine if I just used the table).
     
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  10. The_Fiend

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    Self healing cutting mats are also good as mousepads...
     
    The_Fiend, Oct 21, 2006
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  11. NFSking

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    You guys are funny(just get a frying pan, lol), you to cheap men, just buy a mouse pad or get on from someone.
     
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  12. Auslander

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    some of us, like that great guy Auslander (yeah, he's awesome. that dude is always on here and knows his stuff), are very dedicated DIY'ers...why buy something when you can have the fun of making it!
    [​IMG]
     
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    Yeah its fun making things, I invent all types of stuff but a mouse pad, thats out of it, right now I have a Fellowes mouse pad with a jell like part for your rist.
     
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  14. Auslander

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    some people saying building your own car, or computer, or house, or stereo system is out of it. it's all relative. ^.^
     
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    If your trying to get a real improvement best bet is to get a new mouse i think! I mean if you want a real gaming mouse get something like this:

    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Gaming_Mice.html

    Any one of them would be great! Myself fim thinking of getting a:

    Logitech MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse - Retail (KB-060-LG)

    What ya guys think?

    Lecsiy



    What do you think?
     
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  16. Auslander

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    yes, but dandiezal says he's cheap. gaming mice aren't cheap.
     
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    lecsiy Regular member

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    Haha your damn right there! Its amazing how little things like that really rack up your whole pc budget!

    Soo what do you guys think. Are they worth it?
     
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  18. Auslander

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    nope.
     
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    Out of intrest.. why?

    Because ive been considering getting one! Are you ssaying that because for you personally youd rather spend 30 quid more on your processor. Or do you just think there not worth it?
     
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  20. Auslander

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    for the equivalent of about £45, i got a wireless mouse and keyboard set, the mouse being the optical laser style. batteries literally last for months in them and they both perform extremely well under all conditions. honestly, there's only so much you can do to a mouse to make it a good mouse. accuracy with movement, pressure-sensitive response...it doesn't go far beyond that. there's a point where you're paying for nothing more than...status.
     
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