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Foot Mouse: The Fancy, Funky, and Unusual Peripheral
Tired of the mundane? Want something different for your computer? Meet Uri Tuchman's foot mouse - a quirky contraption that's as functional as it is ornate. This isn't your run-of-the-mill USB device, instead, it's an artistic masterpiece that mimics a posh piece of antique footwear.
At the heart of this wooden wonder is the hardware of an ordinary mouse, nestled comfortably in a void that could be described as a polished wooden platform heel. This impressive heel is adorned with a brass sole that sports some special sections for activating the buttons through a user's toes.
It's the decorative details that truly set this foot mouse apart from the norm. Brass engravings and intricate wood inlay marquetry breathe life into a device that would otherwise blend unnoticed amongst the sea of other computer peripherals.
Witness the craftsmanship in the build video below - each process is sped up for your viewing pleasure. In the end, Uri puts his homemade foot mouse through its paces in a basic art package and a flight simulator, resulting in varying degrees of success. It may take a Herculean effort to achieve the dexterity needed to truly master this foot-controlled gadget, but hats off to Uri for daring to try!
Believe it or not, the foot mouse isn't Uri's first foray into the world of offbeat peripherals.
Although little is known about the global presence of foot mice like Uri's, it seems they are more of a niche creation than a household item. Most foot-operated devices are tailored to specific needs, often for accessibility or ergonomic purposes, but they rarely make an appearance in mainstream consumer markets. Scouring the depths of search results only brought up conversations about gaming mice and the history of video games, leaving us in the dark as to whether any other foot mice have graced the Earth before Uri's wood-and-brass marvel.
This foot mouse is not your typical USB device; it houses an ordinary mouse's hardware within a wood-and-brass construction, making it a blend of technology and artistry. Despite its unique design, foot mice like Uri's seem to be niche creations, often tailored for specific needs or ergonomic purposes, and they rarely enter mainstream consumer markets.
