Odd request. I need a mouse that's metal

[Skunktail]

I have some sort of weird skin thing where holding a plastic mouse has been causing pain for my thumb pointer finger and the palm of my hand I would really love to get a metal mouse and possibly keyboard... Price really isn't an issue as long as it ships to New York.

 

I use the Logitech m570 and Elecom ex-6 m-xt3urbk

Which are both trackball mice yes I prefer a trackball but at this point I don't have a choice.

 

I was looking at the teamwolf immortal aluminum and stainless steel structure mouse but any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated.

 

Carbon fiber might also be an option

 

 

Edit: if anyone else has had problems with their skin while using computer mice please let me know my doctor is baffled.

 

[Mateyyy]

I think Corsair's M65 is made out of aluminium, but other than that I can't think of any other mice made out of metal.

 

When it comes to keyboards, Ducky's Shine 7 has a zinc alloy plate all across the top of the keyboard.

[Letgomyleghoe]

Are you sure it caused by plastic and not by the type of plastic? Or another variable that is triggered by holding the mouse?

[Skunktail]

5 minutes ago, Letgomyleghoe said:

Are you sure it caused by plastic and not by the type of plastic? Or another variable that is triggered by holding the mouse?

I contacted Logitech about it and they basically refused to tell me what they finish The mouse with because it seems all manufacturers use some sort of antimicrobial finish to their PC equipment so there's a chance I'm allergic to that. I've tried Logitech, elecom, and Microsoft

 

Logitech stated that they use ABS plastic elecom gave me a boilerplate response that did not answer my question and Microsoft never answered me.

[Skunktail]

9 minutes ago, Mateyyy said:

I think Corsair's M65 is made out of aluminium, but other than that I can't think of any other mice made out of metal.

 

When it comes to keyboards, Ducky's Shine 7 has a zinc alloy plate all across the top of the keyboard.

Thank you for your response but the Corsair m65 is an aluminum frame not aluminum buttons helpful but not enough unfortunately.

I've never heard of ducky before I'm going to have to look into this though....

Seems that Ducky's keycaps are made of ABS or PBT unfortunately not what I'm looking for.

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Very interesting situation.  Without knowing any other examples, I'd second the M65 mentioned above.  I never knew such a thing even existed.

Edit: perhaps the buttons could be covered in aluminum foil or something?  Not exactly a luxury solution but perhaps it's better than nothing?

 

For keyboards, I am somewhat in the same boat, hence why I'm posting.  Though my reasoning for wanting this is different, I am also looking for some metal keycaps, which is definitely what you will want.  It isn't that hard to find a metal frame keyboard but the frame isn't what you're typing on.  I have found sets before that cover WASD or even the whole upper 8 (QWERASDF) but never all letters and certainly not the whole board sadly.

[Skunktail]

4 minutes ago, Ryan_Vickers said:

Very interesting situation.  Without knowing any other examples, I'd second the M65 mentioned above.  I never knew such a thing even existed.

Edit: perhaps the buttons could be covered in aluminum foil or something?  Not exactly a luxury solution but perhaps it's better than nothing?

 

For keyboards, I am somewhat in the same boat, hence why I'm posting.  Though my reasoning for wanting this is different, I am also looking for some metal keycaps, which is definitely what you will want.  It isn't that hard to find a metal frame keyboard but the frame isn't what you're typing on.  I have found sets before that cover WASD or even the whole upper 8 (QWERASDF) but never all letters and certainly not the whole board sadly.

Metal keyboard caps replacements do sound good. honestly the pain is only in my right hand for the mouse. I'm only interested in getting the metal keypads to preempt the problem but thank you for your time that is a good idea. Maybe I can find a nice illuminated one that would be great

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Just now, Skunktail said:

Metal keyboard caps replacements do sound good honestly the pain is only in my right hand for the mouse I'm only interested in getting the metal keypads to preempt the problem but thank you for your time that is a good idea. Maybe I can find a nice illuminated one that would be great

Just to point you in the right direction, this is what I'm referring to:

https://www.amazon.ca/Mechanical-keyboard-stainless-non-plating-personality/dp/B07TGDKGC6/

 

Note that these show up all over under various names, so this particular listing is not necessarily the be all end all.  You can find them on Amazon, eBay, etc.

[Skunktail]

2 minutes ago, Ryan_Vickers said:

Just to point you in the right direction, this is what I'm referring to:

https://www.amazon.ca/Mechanical-keyboard-stainless-non-plating-personality/dp/B07TGDKGC6/

 

Note that these show up all over under various names, so this particular listing is not necessarily the be all end all.  You can find them on Amazon, eBay, etc.

I will be buying this if I can find a full set

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1 minute ago, Skunktail said:

I will be buying this if I can find a full set

me too

[Letgomyleghoe]

16 minutes ago, Ryan_Vickers said:

Very interesting situation.  Without knowing any other examples, I'd second the M65 mentioned above.  I never knew such a thing even existed.

Edit: perhaps the buttons could be covered in aluminum foil or something?  Not exactly a luxury solution but perhaps it's better than nothing?

 

For keyboards, I am somewhat in the same boat, hence why I'm posting.  Though my reasoning for wanting this is different, I am also looking for some metal keycaps, which is definitely what you will want.  It isn't that hard to find a metal frame keyboard but the frame isn't what you're typing on.  I have found sets before that cover WASD or even the whole upper 8 (QWERASDF) but never all letters and certainly not the whole board sadly.

You can find plain metal key caps without markings that you can mark how you would like, not to hard to do especially if you already touch type and don’t need the markings (I still consider this masochism) but to each there own

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1 minute ago, Letgomyleghoe said:

You can find plain metal key caps without markings that you can mark how you would like, not to hard to do.

Depending on what OP wants that might be a good option.  I forgot to mention, I do want "markings" still, and more than that, the ability for a backlight to shine through, not just a sticker of the letter, but that's my problem and not his so I won't derail

[Skunktail]

I've been messaging the most common mouse manufacturers seeing if anyone is willing to make a metal mouse, Will keep this post updated.

[Skunktail]

So far

reddragon and steelseries have both replied, seemingly confused at my request of a metal mouse, then when they understood, the answer was no. they don't make one.

[00RaZoR11]

On 7/20/2020 at 9:35 PM, Skunktail said:

So far

reddragon and steelseries have both replied, seemingly confused at my request of a metal mouse, then when they understood, the answer was no. they don't make one.

I'm sure you have tried vertical mice (like logitech mx vertical), otherwise you wouldn't have come to this conclusion, right?
Do gloves help with your issue? How about the way you rest your arm?

I guess money is not an issue, since apparently you would be down to pay for a one-off metal mouse by a major manufacturer. If so maybe there's some artisan in your area who could fabricate a few metal inserts for your chosen mouse. I'm thinking thin copper or aluminum plates on the problematic surfaces. A few holes in the plastic parts, little legs/pins on the corners/ sides of the plates. Maybe some double sided tape.

 

Aluminum foil attached with double sided tape??? (i really like this idea) You would need to do a very precise job and it would be pretty fragile, but I don't see any other issues with it. Cheap, fast, universal, and you get a mouse with metallic surface.

 

I don't mean to be annoying, your situation is simply puzzling. 

[Skunktail]

On 7/27/2020 at 9:41 AM, 00RaZoR11 said:

I'm sure you have tried vertical mice (like logitech mx vertical), otherwise you wouldn't have come to this conclusion, right?
Do gloves help with your issue? How about the way you rest your arm?

I guess money is not an issue, since apparently you would be down to pay for a one-off metal mouse by a major manufacturer. If so maybe there's some artisan in your area who could fabricate a few metal inserts for your chosen mouse. I'm thinking thin copper or aluminum plates on the problematic surfaces. A few holes in the plastic parts, little legs/pins on the corners/ sides of the plates. Maybe some double sided tape.

 

Aluminum foil attached with double sided tape??? (i really like this idea) You would need to do a very precise job and it would be pretty fragile, but I don't see any other issues with it. Cheap, fast, universal, and you get a mouse with metallic surface.

 

I don't mean to be annoying, your situation is simply puzzling. 

I always forget they make aluminum tape I could try that to see if my skin reacts to it.

 

As for cost of product, when you live on your computer you're willing to pay a little bit more money for something you need when it's something you use every day you know.

 

I basically have to live through my computer with my health issues.

 

I'm thinking about getting an copper sheet and jewelers tools and hammering it into shape. if I buy two the same mice I should be able to make a shell myself out of copper The problem is the mouse buttons how do I fix the copper to the buttons while still maintaining flexibility, maybe if I make the joints a little bit thinner they'll be flexible.

 

Might be a good project idea steampunk mouse.