Ploopy, a Canadian company known for its customizable open-source peripherals, has announced an upgraded version of its Classic trackball mouse. The Classic 2 has the exact same shape and ergonomics as the original but offers improved connectivity, a more accurate and reliable scroll wheel, and an upgraded design, making it easier to 3D print without the need for adding support materials.
The most useful improvement on the Classic 2 is a switch from USB-B – that chunky USB port most often found on printers – to USB-C. The company originally went with USB-B because it found the connector to be “very mechanically strong,” but has since found USB-C to be just as reliable after using it on other products.
The Classic 2 also fixes an issue with the original’s scroll…