A new computer mouse called the Rotary Mouse replaces a traditional scroll wheel with a built-in rotary wheel that turns clockwise and counterclockwise instead of up and down. The device aims to speed up scrolling through documents, spreadsheets, and video editing timelines while reducing strain from repetitive flicking movements.
Kickstarter campaign for the new AirRA Rotary Mouse starts June 17 with an early-bird price of $49 USD, down from a $139 MSRP.
The Rotary Mouse is an independent creation by a single engineer and entrepreneur. It launches via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign on June 17 under the vendor name AirRA.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 119 x 60 x 40mm
- Weight: 59 grams (without battery)
- Connectivity: Wireless
- Power Source: Single AAA battery
- Sensor Resolution: 1600 DPI optical sensor
The mouse features compact dimensions of 119 x 60 x 40mm and weighs 59 grams without a battery. It uses wireless connectivity powered by a single AAA battery and includes a standard optical sensor rated at 1600 DPI.
According to the creator, the rotary wheel improves scroll speed when zipping through documents by a factor of 2.5X compared to traditional wheels. The design also provides tactile feedback and clicks for precise scrolling stops while maintaining support for standard vertical scrolling.
The device launches with an early-bird price of $49 USD on Kickstarter, down from the listed MSRP of $139. Free shipping is included in the crowdfunding offer.
Source: TweakTown
