This simply works by tricking the operating system (Windows, Linux, Mac) into thinking that it is seeing a second USB mouse. While the user will continue to use the first actual USB mouse, this second one will sit quietly for few minutes and then at random times, the cursor will move in a circle on the screen and then stop. Meanwhile, you are laughing so hard that you barely have time to breath!

How do I update the firmware?¶

In the case of updating the firmware, press and hold the small button found on the USB Prank board before plugging it in. Keep holding the button and plug it into any USB port. The PC should detect a USB memory drive as explained in the firmware update page.

How do I get started?¶

After selecting the mBuino platform in the compiler, click the import program button:

What's next?¶

That is the fun part, we exposed a few pins so that you could take the USB Prank to the next level! For example, let's say you wanted to use a foot pedal as a mouse clicker. You simply edit the code to watch for the "mouse click" and wire your foot pedal to the USB Prank.

USB Prank Pinout¶

Schematics and Eagle Files¶

We provide you with all the needed design files and the software to make and use the USB Prank. Click here to download the design files.