Ploopy Bean - external trackpoint

# Bean – Ploopy Source: [https://ploopy.co/bean/](https://ploopy.co/bean/) ## The most sensitive Bean there is\. The Bean is a high\-performance pointing stick, providing a precise and complete cursor experience in a small, convenient package\.  ## Senses every single touch\.  #### Extreme sensitivity The Bean is able to detect touches as small as 3 microns, so even the slightest touches of the Bean are easily detected\. #### High\-resolution drag scrolling The Bean features high\-resolution drag scrolling out of the box, delivering the most precise scrolling solution available\. #### Premium switches The Bean has four Omron D2LS\-21 switches, featuring a crisp actuation for superior feel\. #### Prime polling rate A 1,000Hz polling rate ensures that the Bean feels snappy and responsive, especially when paired with high\-frequency monitors\. ## Make it your own\. The Bean’s four buttons are easy to customize using VIA, a free online web tool\. Macros, extended functionality, key combos and more are all possible\. And best of all, your cusomizations travel with your Bean for ultimate portability\.   ## 3D\-printed and ready to go\. #### Great surface finish The Bean is designed so that the button surface has a great finish, a stylish texture that feels great\. #### Easy to repair and customize 3D\-printing means that new parts can always be made with your own 3D\-printer\. You can fix broken parts or print in new colours and make your Bean completely unique\. #### Modifiable Dozens of our community members have created incredible mods for Ploopy products, and more are being tweaked and released every day\. The Bean’s 3D\-printed design means you can modify the design files as much as you want\. ## Open source, now and forever\. Just like all of our kits, we’ve released all of the design files for the Bean: electrical, mechanical, and firmware designs\. Everything is available to everyone, for free\. We’ve also released thorough documentation, so you can understand and modify your Bean\.  ## Tech specs that work for you\.  ##### **Case Dimensions** --- 84mm x 64mm x 16mm, or 3\.3″ x 2\.5″ x 0\.63″ ##### **Supported Operating Systems** --- Windows Mac Linux ##### **Weight** --- 52g, or 1\.8oz ##### **Magnetic Sensor Chip** --- TMAG5273 \>1,000Hz Polling Rate 20,000 samples per second 12\-bit resolution ##### ****Microcontroller**** --- Raspberry Pi RP2040 Cortex M0 125MHz ## See what others are saying about the Bean\. #### “This is so cool\!\! I’ve always been the only one I knew that liked using the trackpoint over the trackpad” ###### – Blabel \(Discord\) #### “Wow that’s exactly what I’m looking for to complement my split keeb, looking forward to making an order” ###### – r/dimitrimus \(Reddit\) #### “I want it, even though I wouldn’t have thought about it before this” ###### – il \(Discord\) #### “Can’t wait to flick that bean” ###### – bri \(Discord\) #### “neat\. trackpoints were never my thing, but a dedicated desktop accessory for one is a welcome addition to the family” ###### – gizmo \(Discord\) #### “I’ve been looking for something like this” ###### – r/AmbitionMinimum1911 \(Reddit\)  #### We’re on Discord Join the conversation\. Get early access to product updates and releases\. Get new ideas and code from other users like you\. And join Office Hours with the designers\.  #### And on Reddit Join the community\. See the latest builds and colour runs\. Learn about mods that extend the functionality of your devices\. And weigh in on future product features\.