Background

This was designed for the MakerWorld Wireless Mouse Design Contest, and has been designed to use the components from the Wireless Mouse Kit 002.

Why

The AD01 is a minimalist design developed for additive manufacturing. It departs from the complexities of typical ergonomic/gaming mouse designs and aims for comfort in a minimum of surfaces. 

I wanted to include a color break in the design, or atleast allow for one. So it has been designed with a separate front shell on the top which comprises all of the buttons. It provides visual interest in the side view and demonstrates the nice curve of the back of the mouse a little better, but it will look just fine in a single-color print too. 

Features

• 118mm × 38mm × 68mm (4.65" × 1.5" × 2.5")
• High-arch back for support
• Auxiliary button for controlling DPI
• USB Dongle “garage"
• Single screw assembly (use the other 5 for something else!)
• Snap fit battery cover

Build

1. The build does require minimal supports, I feel it is important to build the Button and Top Shell parts perpendicular to the build plate. It results in nicer curves without the topographic artifacts that can be so unsightly. 
2. I have uploaded a profile for PLA, .20mm with PETG interface for the supports. I have reduced the supports to a minimum, and all interface layers are planar, to reduce filament changes and wasted material.
3. If setting up your own profile with the raw model, make sure of a few things:
   1. Bridging in the battery pocket, I noticed that BS would slice it with "impossible" bridging lines on the top underside surface depending on wall loops, It worked nicely at 4 loops. 
   2. For the buttons, there is a small ledge on the back of the DPI switch button, add a little support to this surface to help stabilize the button in printing. 
   3. Make sure to print the Battery cover with long flat skinny edge on the build plate, you want the build lines perpendicular to the snap fit closure.
4. The most critical step is assembling the Buttons and Top Shell. The buttons need to be thin and flexible but can break along a build line if over-stressed during installation. Some PLAs have poorer layer adhesion. But once assembled, you're good. A few tips:
   1. Be careful removing support to begin with, if they crack then it will fall apart during the stress of assembly. I like the PETG interface because it comes apart so easily. 
   2. Make sure the parts are lined up evenly before pressing into place, you want to push both sides simultaneously.

I hope you like my first uploaded design. Please share any comments or feedback below. I would love to see what colors you print them in.