Reddit user made it possible to turn 7 years old Logitech MX Master 3 into a cool aesthetic mouse by means of 3D printing. The upgrade is a good alternative for those who like ergonomic design of the mouse, but wants something new without changing peripherals. The example shows how simple 3D fabrication has become available even to hobbyists who want to squeeze more life out of their devices.
Custom resin shell adds weight and changes button feel on 7-year-old mouse
The key element of this upgrade is a new semi transparent shell. A replacement for old opaque plastic. User wanted a nice and smooth surface without FDM printing layer lines and decided to go with resin SLA 3D printing.
Modification Details
- Weight Change: +15g
- Shell Material: Resin SLA (Stereolithography)
- Shell Type: Semi-transparent
- Modification Cost: 5-10 EUR
- Service Provider: PCBWay
User got a custom part manufactured by PCBWay. The result is a nice and clean modern look without much post processing.
As a result of upgrade new shell makes the mouse weigh about 15g more, and you can really feel the difference. It's all because of resin used for 3D printing. Also user mentioned that it became harder to click thumb side button with the new shell, compared to factory design.
3D printing service cost between 5 and 10 EUR. So it's a cheap project to do. User intends to use the same mouse for next 7 years.
The main reason is that the mouse looks cool now. So it's a way to update old Logitech models.
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