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Optomechanical mouse

The optical-mechanical or Optomechanical mouse consists of a ball that rolls one of two wheels inside the mouse. This wheel contains a circle of holes and or notches that allow a LED light to be shined through and detected by a sensor, as each wheel spins they repesent the X or Y axis for the mouse pointer. This mouse is much more accurate than the traditional mechanical mouse that used only wheels and rollers, however is not as good as a optical mouse.
  • See our mouse help page for additional information and help with computer mice.

Also see: Mouse definitions

 

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