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by grae_QED 1469 days ago
> Regarding their PCB design (visible on the bottom of the page, with additional details here [1], could someone explain why the optic part is separated from the rest of the board by a long, wavy connection?

I think the pcb has to be slightly bent to accommodate the angled position of the track ball. Making it like that helps alleviate stresses on the pcb.

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Not just slightly bent. See here: https://ploopy.co/mini-trackball/ Clever.
Very interesting! Thanks!
Makes sense! Thanks!