Reddit roundup: would you back a tilt-controlled 'mouse replacement'?
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u/Nextaxis_Design asked whether people would back OVO, a handheld input device that moves the cursor by tilting, clicks and scrolls by touch, and adjusts volume or zoom by rotating, on a desk or in the air.
The thread drew 176 comments of blunt feedback, a good example of the questions backers ask about new-category hardware.
What Reddit users said
Build a prototype, post short explainer videos daily, and only consider a presale once you have a sizeable following. Going straight to Kickstarter without a community you own will fail.
Original commentWanted a video of it in use rather than a picture, and asked why anyone would switch from a mouse to something that could roll off the desk.
Original commentCompares it to existing 3D mice and says the 'mouse is outdated' framing feels forced. Would try it, but not pay for what looks like a gimmick.
Original commentHas a disability that makes standard mice hard to use, and thinks this could reduce wrist and elbow strain. Wants to see it in action and a price estimate.
Original commentRaised practical problems: keeping the pointer still while holding it, avoiding accidental touches, and preventing unintended zoom or volume changes.
Original comment'Mice feel old' isn't a compelling enough problem to spend money on.
Original commentCould see it as a game controller, and suggested reconsidering the name because of other associations.
Original commentSource: I’m building a weird input device, would you back something like this? (r/kickstarter)
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