Print out FREE temporary mouse pads.
I am replacing my worn 3M precision mousing surface. In addition to a clear film covered in micro-lenses it has a special silver pattern to improve tracking.
After a few failed experiments I managed to create a similar pattern in Photoshop that when printed is a workable emergency paper mouse pad. This June Morning I added a bunch of new backgrounds and patterns. I have links to 20 MouseGrid.jpg's and the semi-transparent MouseGrid.png template.
I will add -P to any art that I created = 13 of 21. The rest are my MouseGrid over a Google Image.
- Download the hi-res file from my Photobucket. Up to 5040 x 4032 = 8.4" x 6.7" @ 600 dpi. Most are 3000 x 2400.
- Print onto paper. I used regular paper at max dpi quality. I wonder if photo paper would work?
- Tape paper to desk. Two corners is enough because it tends to slip around.
- Place mouse on paper.
- Move the mouse around and the laser tracks the white grid lines and circles.
mini-Challenge:
Download the Template to place over a picture of your own choice.
Blow the picture up to 3000 x 2400 prior to overlaying the MouseGrid. Don't shrink the template.
Please post a link to any mouse pad that you create!
micro-Challenge:
Critique - Let us know how these work with your mice and printers.
MouseGrid Designs
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Gray -P
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Green -P
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Gold -P
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Fall Leaves -P
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Spring Leaves -P
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Spiral Leaves -P
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Bunnies
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Point Loma, San Diego -P
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Boogie Board -P
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Sea
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Boat
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Wave
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Shore
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Rising Sun
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GeForce
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Motherboard -P
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Paisley -P
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XP Bliss -P
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Four Seasons collage -P
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Wood
DIY: Transparent_MouseGrid_Template.png
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