Click on different components or use the controls to explore how an optical mouse works. The red laser detects movement by taking thousands of photos per second!
📊 Mouse Specifications
DPI 1600
Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Sensor Type Optical
Buttons 3 + Scroll
💡 How It Works
Optical Tracking
The LED illuminates the surface while the sensor takes 1000+ photos per second, detecting tiny movements by comparing images.
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