AbleMouse - Now works everywhere + MouseCommander: a gesture-driven tool
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AbleMouse expands support to Unix, iOS, & iPadOS, making it compatible with all major OSes.
A new 3D-printable case for the board is available.
The project also introduces MouseCommander (win), a new open-source component. It solves a key problem: how to use keyboard shortcuts and system tools without a physical keyboard or standart mouse. It opens a customizable menu via a gesture, enabling features like instant cursor "teleportation" via a screen preview, an on-screen keyboard and more.



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Leavoo
Congrats for the launch, seems that could be useful for many! maybe next AI voice commands for navigations?
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@youssef_abdelwahed Youssef, thank you for your comment and suggestion.
Actually, built-in functions like those in Windows are already quite convenient and allow for decent computer control by voice.
And yes, voice functions could be further improved for faster cursor positioning, similar to what modern AI agents can do, like booking tickets with a single command. Essentially, these agents can "see the screen" and click where needed. In theory, this same logic could be applied to enable faster voice-controlled mouse positioning.
The thing is, a great many people are unable to speak and have severe mobility impairments, for example in cases of ALS. I am focusing my efforts in areas where existing support tools for such individuals are insufficient or where available solutions are very expensive, in order to provide them with the most accessible alternatives possible.
Currently, I'm working on an AI module for AbleMouse that will enable cursor positioning for people with slightly more mobility, and it will include one particular feature that, to the best of my knowledge, hasn't been implemented by anyone else yet.
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This Thanksgiving, I'm grateful for the chance to create technology that empowers everyone. I'm especially thankful for this community that believes in a more accessible and independent digital world for all. Happy Thanksgiving!
This is seriously impressive - love seeing accessible tech that doesn’t require expensive hardware or closed systems. Huge respect for making it DIY and open-source. Curious: how hard is the initial setup for someone without technical experience? Could a caregiver get AbleMouse running in minutes?
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@evgenii_zaitsev1Â Evgenii, thank you for your question.
You can view the assembly instructions at this link:
https://github.com/aradzhabov/AbleMouse/blob/main/docs/en/assemble-guide.md
The guide assumes that the user has minimal technical experience, as it will require uploading the firmware to the controller. However, the process itself is essentially copy-and-paste. In my opinion, even a school student with very basic technical skills can perform all the steps.
The idea is that a person in need, or those assisting them, can easily find someone in their immediate circle who can help assemble the device.
Once the device is assembled, anyone can start using it. It's as simple as connecting a new Bluetooth device.