NEWS – ProtoArc is working on a new trackball mouse, and they’ve going direct to the source for design input.
In a post spotted on the r/ProtoArcHub subreddit, their marketing team gave an update on what they’ve been working on, and their plans for this new trackball design. Here’s what they said:
Hey everyone!
Vicky here again from the ProtoArc team. A while back, in April, we reached out to you all for feedback on the ProtoArc EM06 design concept over at r/Trackballs/. I want to thank everyone who contributed—your insights really helped us get a clearer picture of what’s important to you. After reviewing the results of the two design options, we saw a lot of great ideas, and it got us thinking more deeply about how we can improve.
After reviewing the feedback, several key suggestions stood out, including:
- Adding more buttons (at least 6)
- Providing custom software and onboard memory to support button remapping
- Adding a dedicated DPI button
- Offering both wired and wireless connectivity modes
Based on this, our team has gone through another round of product design and developed an initial concept (as shown in the image). Over the next few weeks, we’ll be active here, posting discussion threads about the EM06. We’ve already identified a few key topics to discuss.
- Product functionality
- Aesthetics and material design
- Scroll mechanism
- Mouse specifications
We’d love to hear your thoughts on the EM06! What matters most to you in the EM06—design, features, or performance? Based on your feedback, we’ll adjust our upcoming discussions. Our final design is still being confirmed, and your input will guide our design decisions.
If you’re interested in following the product’s progress, join our exclusive community at r/ProtoArcHub/. We’ve posted a survey in the pinned thread, and users who join the sub and submit the survey will have a chance to receive a free EM06 prototype for testing!
We’re committed to hearing your suggestions and creating a trackball mouse that truly meets your needs. Thank you for your continued support and valuable insights!
There are polls currently running in r/ProtoArcHub if you’re interested in participating in the design refinements of the EM06! We’ve reviewed a few ProtoArc products here on The Gadgeteer, and have often found they strike the right balance of quality and value. I’m really looking forward to seeing how this new one turns out!
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