Ploopy Bean: a trackpoint for every computer

Isn't the point that it's integrated in the keyboard, so that you don't have to move your hands away to use it?

I'm on the lookout for a wireless ball mouse. I want to relive the glory days of cleaning out the little cylinders on the inside of the mouse without being constrained by wires.

Might be possible to embed one of these blackberry cellphone OEM trackpad inside a keycap https://www.ebay.com/itm/132886140650

This gives me an idea, does anyone sell these?:

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With all full-sized keys? i.e. Numpad, arrows and home-end-insert-delete-pgup-pgdn? i.e. all the keys that Apple's laptops fucked plus numpad.

This is made for me.

Isn't the point that it's integrated in the keyboard, so that you don't have to move your hands away to use it?

It fills the niche of "pointing device that uses a constant amount of deskspace" in the same way that a trackball does, but differently. Different strokes, different folks.

NGL I was always a fan of TrackPoints for how compact the pointing device was. Also liked the Logitech Trackman Marble for similar reasons. It's kind of cool, though unnecessary, to have a way to get a TrackPoint on a desktop now without being locked to one discontinued Lenovo keyboard.

I'm typing this on a Thinkpad Trackpoint II keyboard and have no idea why I'd want an off keyboard pointing stick. If you want to use a pointing stick why not have it right next to your index finger while you're on the home row? If you want your mouse cursor control to be off of the keyboard, why not use a regular mouse?

It fills the niche of "pointing device that uses a constant amount of deskspace" in the same way that a trackball does, but differently. Different strokes, different folks.

Might be possible to embed one of these blackberry cellphone OEM trackpad inside a keycap https://www.ebay.com/itm/132886140650

I'm on the lookout for a wireless ball mouse. I want to relive the glory days of cleaning out the little cylinders on the inside of the mouse without being constrained by wires.

This is made for me.

This gives me an idea, does anyone sell these?:

    HEU   N
    DIN    U
     ^      M
    <⌄>   0.,E

With all full-sized keys? i.e. Numpad, arrows and home-end-insert-delete-pgup-pgdn? i.e. all the keys that Apple's laptops fucked plus numpad.

You can all kinds of keypads on AliExpress that are programmable. Some of them even use QMK.

I’m using the caps unlocked CU7 every day; that’s how i discovered it : same frustration as yours!

( then i jumped onto otholinear keeb and now I’m not even bothered by apple anymore and run omarchy on a second hand thinkpad. Same excitement as when i got my first powerbook in the early 2000s…)

You can all kinds of keypads on AliExpress that are programmable. Some of them even use QMK.

I’m using the caps unlocked CU7 every day; that’s how i discovered it : same frustration as yours!

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$69.99 CAD

The Ploopy Bean Pointing Stick is a 3D-printed, open-source pointing stick mouse. It adds high-precision pointing stick functionality to any setup, and has four Omron D2LS-21 buttons for snappy, responsive clicks. It runs QMK and supports VIA, which allows for quick and portable customization. It’s fully assembled and ready to use immediately.

SKU: PLCMBEAS0001 Category: Bean

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Additional information
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Warranty Information

Description

Preorder Details

The Bean Pointing Stick is currently in a preorder phase. That means that any orders you place with us that include a Bean Pointing Stick will be shipped out on the basis of availability.

The preorder is split into different tiers:

EARLY ACCESS: Orders from this tier will ship out immediately.
TIER A: Orders from this tier will ship out within 8 weeks of our launch date.
TIER B: Orders from this tier will ship out within 20 weeks of our launch date.

The launch date for the Bean Pointing Stick is 6 May 2026.

Ploopy has a strong history of preorder management. We have released multiple products under these exact preorder conditions, and we have always successfully delivered all units within the promised amount of time.

Included with every Bean Pointing Stick

3D-printed parts (black)

Top
Bottom
Spring

Electronics

Bean Pointing Stick PCB
USB-A to USB-C cable (optional)

Hardware

1x Screw
1x Magnet
4x Friction Pads
1x Friction Nub

You can find full assembly instructions here. But…you don’t need them, since this comes fully-assembled.

Default firmware

The Bean Pointing Stick ships with QMK preloaded. Currently, we’re shipping with our version of QMK.

Want to load new firmware onto your Ploopy device? Loading new firmware is fast and easy, and doesn’t require anything except your computer. Check out our guide here. It includes a full set of instructions on loading new firmware. You can load new firmware with tools like QMK Toolbox or the QMK Configurator.

Modding

Planning on modifying your device? Read through the official Modder’s Guide first for helpful tips!

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Additional information

Weight	.052 kg
Dimensions	8.4 × 6.4 × 1.6 cm

Shipping & Returns

Shipping

We ship packages using Chit Chats, a Canadian logistics provider.
During the checkout process, you will see an estimate for delivery time. THIS IS NOT AN ESTIMATE FOR HOW LONG THE PRODUCT WILL TAKE TO ARRIVE FROM YOUR DATE OF PURCHASE. It is an estimate for how long the package will be in transit.
Orders will be shipped out on the basis of availability.
Ploopy may charge sales tax for sales of Products; Canadian orders will show sales tax (HST or GST) upon checkout, while International orders will have sales tax collected upon import.
If sales tax is not indicated during the checkout process, it will be collected upon import along with all other charges related to customs, duties, and brokerage fees. Ploopy does not receive these funds, nor do we mandate their collection; they are collected by customs as part of international trade agreements.
Shipping costs are not declared on customs forms; only the value of purchased goods is declared.
If a shipping option declares that it is (Untracked), no tracking number for the parcel will be provided.
Our logistics provider does not ship to certain countries. If you are located in a country that our logistics provider does not support, we will not be able to ship orders to you.
If you use a freight forwarding service, we will not be liable for any failed delivery attempts made by said freight forwarding service.

Returns

We offer a 30-day return policy (shipping not included). We cannot accept returns for kit products that have been assembled.

For more details please refer to our General Terms and Conditions of Sale and our Help Center.

Warranty Information

Included with your Ploopy hardware is a limited one (1) year manufacturers warranty from the date of purchase. Note that, among other terms, this warranty is automatically voided if you in any way alter the hardware, software or firmware you receive, including but not limited to flashing new firmware onto hardware you purchase from us.

For more details please refer to our Warranty Information.

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