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		Karliss on Aug 24, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ploopy: open hardware trackballs and mouse For very low runs maybe casting appropriate resin or polyurethane in a silicon mold might be suitable. That's doable in DIY setup with biggest investment being time and few hundred dollars worth material at most.

imtringued on Aug 24, 2021 [–]

I agree, polyurethane casting is the least you can do for a commercial product. It does take time but each mold is a 3D printer in its own right.

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