Originally Posted by
_Buchwald_
Hi, I'm new to the forums and to modding in general. I was wondering if a laser or LED mouse would work on an a glossy black surface.
My idea is to take a piece of sheet metal, I have an old case I can cannibalize, sanding it down and painting it glossy black, using one of the numerous guides on this forum, and then mounting that onto maybe a piece of 1/4" - 1/2" acrylic. In the bottom of the acrylic I would mount a light, possibly a round cold cathode from one of those cold cathode fans, and affix the painted sheet metal in such a way to add feet to it, so that it can sit above the surface it is placed on. I haven't really thought too much into how I will power it or if it is totally feasible.
Some things I'm trying to take into consideration are:
a) whether or not a clear coat would be sufficient protection from the
wear and tear of being a mousing surface.
b) if affixing the metal to acrylic would be possible while still
maintaining flatness and stability.
c) if this is a good idea at all.
I just wanted to pick a project that would help me get introduced to modding, and working with the various mediums and tools.
Thanks for any input you guys can offer.