• BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING, READ THIS FIRST.
  • Main Instructions
  • Step 0: A note on driving screws
  • Step 1: Get the necessary tools
  • Step 2: Remove support material from 3D-printed parts
  • Step 3: Prepare the PCB for soldering
  • STOP! Read the next step fully before continuing.
  • Step 4: Solder ADNS-5050 sensor to printed circuit board
  • Step 5: Remove the small tab in the PCB
  • Step 6: Remove the small kapton tab protecting the sensor
  • Step 7: Prepare the Base
  • Step 8: Put the dowel rods through the Button Levers
  • Step 9: Place aluminum tape into Base
  • Step 10: Insert the Button Levers into the Base
  • Step 11: Insert the PCB into the Base
  • STOP! Read the next step fully before continuing.
  • Step 12: Screw the PCB down
  • Step 13: Prepare Scroll Wheel assembly
  • Step 14: Insert Scroll Wheel Holder into Scroll Wheel Holder Holder
  • Step 15: Insert dowels into Scroll Wheel
  • Step 16: Fit silicone ring onto Scroll Wheel
  • Step 17: Insert Scroll Wheel into Scroll Wheel Holder
  • Step 18: Insert completed Scroll Wheel assembly into Base
  • Step 19: Screw Scroll Wheel Holder Holder to Base
  • Step 20: Ensure Scroll Wheel Holder Holder is flush with PCB
  • Step 21: Prepare the Buttons
  • Step 22: Attach the Primary Buttons
  • Step 23: Attach the PCB Scroll Wheel Holder to the Base
  • Step 24: Attach the Secondary Buttons
  • Step 25: Prepare the Top
  • Step 26: Place the ADNS-5050 optic
  • Step 27: Place the Top on
  • Step 28: Insert screws into Base
  • Step 29: Find locator holes for the friction pads on the Base
  • Step 30: Place friction pads onto Base
  • Step 31: Prepare bearing press jig
  • Step 32: Insert roller bearing and Roller Bearing Dowel into Bearing Press Jig
  • Step 33: Press the Bearing Press Jig together
  • Step 34: Remove bearing from Bearing Press Jig and repeat
  • Step 35: Insert roller bearings into Top
  • Step 36: Insert the ball
  • Step 37: Verify that the Ploopy Mini Trackball is working correctly
  • Step 38: Spin the ball to break in the bearings
  • Step 39: All done!
  • My Ploopy Mini is tracking poorly. What do?
  • OPTIONAL Step A: Remove a bit of shine from the ball
  • OPTIONAL Step B: Rub the ball with toothpaste