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What are gaming mouse pads made out of??
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dandiezal
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20. October 2006 @ 14:13 |
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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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20. October 2006 @ 16:06 |
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get yourself a good piece of teflon.
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dandiezal
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20. October 2006 @ 16:21 |
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teflon.. Thanks, I hope I can find some for cheap
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20. October 2006 @ 18:29 |
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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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Auslander
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20. October 2006 @ 18:57 |
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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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20. October 2006 @ 19:28 |
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i wonder if maybe a sheet of rubber mat would work well for you, dandiezal
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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Auslander
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20. October 2006 @ 19:30 |
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that's impressive. did he ever say how well it worked?
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ddp
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20. October 2006 @ 19:34 |
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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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20. October 2006 @ 21:35 |
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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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The_Fiend
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21. October 2006 @ 01:42 |
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Self healing cutting mats are also good as mousepads...
irc://arcor.de.eu.dal.net/wasted_hate
Wanna tell me off, go ahead.
I dare ya !
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21. October 2006 @ 19:34 |
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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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Auslander
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21. October 2006 @ 19:51 |
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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!
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21. October 2006 @ 19:57 |
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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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Auslander
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21. October 2006 @ 19:58 |
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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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22. October 2006 @ 15:15 |
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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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Auslander
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22. October 2006 @ 15:32 |
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yes, but dandiezal says he's cheap. gaming mice aren't cheap.
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22. October 2006 @ 15:33 |
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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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Auslander
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22. October 2006 @ 15:35 |
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nope.
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22. October 2006 @ 15:36 |
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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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Auslander
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22. October 2006 @ 15:42 |
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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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22. October 2006 @ 15:44 |
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Auslander
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22. October 2006 @ 15:47 |
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as long as the mouse is made of decent quality materials and fits your hand well, it won't get much better.
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22. October 2006 @ 16:57 |
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cheap cheap cheap. i got mine from tescos. kboard and mouse, wireless £15. monsters the bats tho. aas in the kboard last about 2 weeks, aaas in the mouse last about 2 hours on bf2. false ecconomymy bats and charger cost me £45 but it will do them in 10 mins and i allways have a spare set.
they work great and there is no lag with them but thats because they are off or on, no sleep mode, you need to press a button to turn them on and the go off after 3mins inactivity. they work for me and the multimedia buttons are great.
back to topic
i use the arm on my leather chair as my mouse mat(spilt beer makes it sticky tho) and that works fine for me.
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