• BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING, READ THIS FIRST.
  • Main Instructions
  • Step 1: Get the necessary tools
  • Step 2: Remove support material from 3D-printed parts
  • Step 3: Solder ADNS-5050 sensor to printed circuit board
  • Step 4: Remove the small kapton tab protecting the sensor
  • Step 5: Place aluminum tape into base
  • Step 6: Place printed circuit board into base
  • Step 7: Place ADNS-5050 sensor optic into top
  • Step 8: Place bottom onto top
  • Step 9: Screw top into base
  • Step 10: Prepare bearing press jig
  • Step 11: Insert roller bearing and roller bearing dowel into bearing press jig
  • Step 12: Press the bearing press jig together
  • Step 13: Remove bearing from bearing press jig and repeat
  • Step 14: Insert roller bearings into top
  • Step 15: Prepare friction pads
  • Step 16: Place friction pads on base
  • Step 17 (OPTIONAL): Remove a bit of shine from the ball
  • Step 18 (OPTIONAL): Rub the ball with toothpaste
  • Step 19: Insert the ball
  • Step 20: Verify that the Ploopy Nano Trackball is working correctly
  • Step 21: Spin the ball to break in the bearings
  • Step 22: All done!