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Mouse bungees are a common piece of computer gaming equipment that minimizes tension on the mouse cable. Only necessary for wired mouses, they elevate the mouse’s wire to allow a full range of motion. While this type of equipment is fairly inexpensive, professional bungees go up to around $30. 3D printing your own is also a good option.
What Does It Do?
Having a mouse bungee can improve aim and decrease the strength needed to swivel the mouse, majorly affecting your game. If you’ve used one before, you’ll understand what we mean.
But for those of you who haven’t, why not print one and try it out! 3D printing a mouse bungee will cost significantly less than buying one, and it’ll use a minimal amount of filament.
In this article, we’ll be reviewing our 10 favorite mouse bungees. If you see one that you like and want to get it 3D printed professionally, try Craftcloud by All3DP. With an impressive range of materials and finishes, you’re assured of the highest quality end product, delivered right to your door.
And now, let’s get to the list!
Rotating
This mouse bungee uses ball bearings to spin the arm that holds the mouse cable. The design allows for low-friction, free movement of your mouse that’ll get rid of the tension bungee-less cords have. With six 3D printed parts and updated files, this option seems like a winner.
The maker states that all the parts can be printed without supports, but provides no further printing tips. However, a recorded maker posted a successful print in PLA that had a 0.2-mm layer height and 20% infill.
Who made it? mer_at
Who printed it? This mouse bungee design has 26 recorded Makes, 9 Remixes, and over 36,000 downloads! You should definitely be able to print this one, as so many people have already been successful.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
High Elevation
This bungee towers over your desk in a three-legged design. There’s a semi-circular gap that runs from the bottom to the top of the bungee, where the cord goes. The elevation is what reduces the tension from the desk or wherever the device your mouse is plugged into is located.
The model’s dimensions are 99 x 99 x 130 mm and the designer recommends printing with 15% infill. No supports, brims, or rafts needed.
Who made it? andw
Who printed it? This model has almost 5,200 views and 287 downloads, but just one user has posted their make so far.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Mouse Pad Clip
This mouse bungee easily clips onto your mouse pad, automatically giving your mouse cord some slack. The design has two clip features, one for the mouse cable and one for the mouse pad. As the designer says, the mouse bungee prevents the wire from going wild!
The creator provided no printing tips, so we suggest looking at similar models to get a good idea of how you should print this model.
Who made it? topedesigns
Who printed it? This mouse pad clip-on bungee has over 800 views and 40 downloads.
Where to get it? Cults
Wide Frame
This wide-frame mouse bungee is going for stability. Your mouse’s cord is meant to run through the middle of the bungee frame and be propped up in the air. It should be thin enough to bend when the mouse moves rapidly, but thick enough so it doesn’t break.
The maker suggests using double-sided tape for attaching the mouse bungee to your desk. The designer provided no printing details, however, a recorded maker printed it in PLA using a 0.2-mm layer height, 15% infill, and no supports. In the comments, a few satisfied people used PETG as well.
Who made it? L1Terally
Who printed it? There are 7 recorded Makes, 1 Remix, and over 6,500 downloads. You can totally print this one!
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Low Elevation
This simple mouse bungee offers a low-elevation solution to your mouse connection getting tangled. The design has been through multiple versions and is now just two pieces that screw into each other. Easy!
The maker listed the design’s dimensions as 30 x 30 x 15 mm and also listed that the model is support free. You can either tape it to your desk or screw it into the wall.
Who made it? DasMia
Who printed it? This low-elevation mouse bungee model has over 1,700 views as well as 128 downloads.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Compact
Remixed from deLamorDesign, this mouse bungee uses weight from coins to hold the base down. The cord runs along a semi-circular hole (the white piece in the photo above) to elevate it and reduce tension. The design can fit 4.5-mm thick cables and has three versions, each with a different elevation.
The designer suggests printing using settings provided by LOHTEC on YouTube. If you don’t want to use those settings, a recorded maker used a 0.2-mm layer height with no supports. This bungee print only requires about 15 grams of material!
Who made it? SeanSu
Who printed it? This compact mouse bungee design has 5 recorded makes, 1 remix, and 3,572 downloads.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Duck
Like ducks? So did this maker: the frame of this mouse bungee is in the shape of a duck’s foot. The bungee incorporates an M8 thread screw to elevate the wire higher than your base. The maker states that the hole should fit any sized wire, too! There’s also a modification for the cord holder piece that can be printed and used to transform this model into a phone holder.
The designer provided no printing tips other than that it requires no supports.
Who made it? cyrus
Who printed it? This duck foot mouse bungee model has 687 views and 13 downloads.
Where to get it? Cults
Monitor Clip
This cord bungee is meant to clip on to your monitor to prevent any pull from gravity on the cord. The design is meant for a Benq XL2420Z 144 Hz gaming monitor, but because many monitors have a similar thickness, simply scaling the model’s X and Y measurements should make it work.
You’ll need two small cable or zip ties to hold the cord in place. The maker suggests printing the model with a 0.2-mm layer height and 30% infill. No supports or raft needed.
Who made it? diarx
Who printed it? This monitor clip-on cord bungee has over 1,300 downloads.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Desk Clip
This one is similar to the previous model, but clips to your desk instead of your monitor. The model was designed in Fusion 360 to fit a 17-mm thick desk and Zowie cables, but the designer provided the file so that you can scale the model to fit your desk and cord.
The designer didn’t provide any printing tips, only that the model is 24 x 24 x 24 mm in size and support free.
Who made it? ginahuseb
Who printed it? This newly-uploaded model already has over 300 views as well as 33 downloads.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Scorpion
Lastly, the Mouse Scorpion is another elevating mouse bungee that uses a semi-circular indentation to favorably position your cord. The design allows slack to your mouse’s cable for swiveling the mouse with more ease.
The creator of this model suggests printing with a 0.2-mm layer height as well as a 30% infill. You should leave the model the way it’s oriented in the design file when printing and use supports everywhere. You may need to sand down the mouse cord slot depending on the size of the mouse cord.
Who made it? 3dtoday1
Who printed it? The Mouse Scorpion has 3 recorded Makes, 1 Remix, and over 10,000 downloads.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
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