DIY PS/2 mouse w/ optical encoder

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I'm trying to create a single encoder (X axis) ps/2 mouse using a nano and an optical encoder (not to be used as a traditional mouse, I can explain if needed).

I've searched high and low and can only find examples of HID versions.

Basically, I just need to take the input from an optical encoder and send out serial mouse movement messages to a ps/2 port.

I found this which is helpful:

but not sure how to get that working with an optical encoder to send mouse postition.

Any advice, use of ps/2 library w/ an encoder, code or links would be helpful. thank you

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I will eventually use the RN-42 bluetooth HID module so the code I linked will be fine as far as "mousesend" data goes. I don't need any additional ps/2 initialization code unless you happen to know of any

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CorneliusBrowns:
I'm trying to create a single encoder (X axis) ps/2 mouse using a nano and an optical encoder (not to be used as a traditional mouse, I can explain if needed).

I've searched high and low and can only find examples of HID versions.

Basically, I just need to take the input from an optical encoder and send out serial mouse movement messages to a ps/2 port.

I found this which is helpful:
SimpleMouseBT_RN42/SimpleMouseBT_RN42/SimpleMouseBT_RN42.ino at master · Marchanjo/SimpleMouseBT_RN42 · GitHub

but not sure how to get that working with an optical encoder to send mouse postition.

Any advice, use of ps/2 library w/ an encoder, code or links would be helpful. thank you

ps2 is the same a i2c and so you should be able to become a mouse by responding in the same way the mouse does

here is a video of an arduino connecting to a ps2 mouse. (with code)

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