I often find myself in need of SolidWorks tips & tricks (even as a Certified SolidWorks Professional) so today I was scanning the SolidSmack.com blog and I saw this post about an ergonomic vertical mouse:

http://solidsmack.com/3d-cad-technology/evoluent-vertical-mouse-design/

I was so bummed because my trackball mouse just died recently and I had to order a new one. I wished I had seen this post first, because it really does look like a more comfortable position for your hand and more ergonomically correct. I use my trackball all day, and while it is much better for my wrist & hand than a regular mouse, I often still have issues with my mouse hand/arm.

I guess the vertical mouse has been around since the mid 90′s but this was the first time I’d ever seen one. But did I really want to throw away my new trackball & shell out $90 for a new one?

Not as ergonomic as it could be.

Then the light bulb went on.

See picture below to see how to turn your regular trackball mouse into a vertical mouse. It totally works! I like my “new” vertical mouse so much better!

DIY strikes again!