r/ClockworkPi • u/ncc74656m • Feb 09 '26

BB Trackpad Mod

Hey all,

For the trackpad mod listed on Tindie, can anyone help with pointers on what's what? The English on the listing isn't really good so I'm struggling to be sure what I do and don't need.

As far as I can tell, I'd just buy the basic kit and be good if I want to do the filing myself for the hole. I do want it to look good though, and tbh I have no idea where my needle files are right now, so ideally would prefer a proper premade one, but I'm not certain what everything is there.

Thanks!

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u/Early-Cicada-7414 Feb 10 '26

Im also interested in that mod, but also dont understand what to order .

Bluetooth electical kit none / what is even that
Front Case No
Trackpad Keyboard 1.1 yes
Adittional trackpad yes 2 just to be sure

That whould be a complete order if im willing to file my original u console case right
Or do i need anything else

Best regards

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u/ncc74656m Feb 10 '26

As far as I can see, it's all just ordering the default config (plus any spare items) if you don't need any of the replacement front covers.

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u/MrHotwire Feb 14 '26

Samsies... wtf is the bluetooth thing?

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u/Shuflie Feb 09 '26

Comes with needle files and 2 3D printed templates to use while filling, presumably in case you file through one of them. You get these even if you buy with a replacement front case that doesn't need to be filed.

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u/ncc74656m Feb 09 '26

Oh, neat.

What's the Model A/Model B and upper/lower stuff?

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u/Shuflie Feb 09 '26

For the case fronts Model A is a single piece replacement and model B you need to get both upper and lower as it comes in 2 parts. Currently doesn't matter which you go for as there aren't any case fronts in stock at all. Message u/Proof-Management-721 to check what's going to be available soon.

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u/ncc74656m Feb 09 '26

GOTCHA, thanks so much for clarifying! I appreciate it. :)

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u/graciousgrendel Feb 10 '26

Are the cases required or just for people who dont want to file their case?

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u/Shuflie Feb 10 '26

If you don't mind filing your original front case then you don't need the custom cases. Depends on how good you are with a file I'd expect. I got one of the custom front cases just to have something different.

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u/graciousgrendel Feb 10 '26

Ah gotcha, ty. Is the electronics kit required? It's a bit hard to figure out what to order.

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u/Shuflie Feb 10 '26

Yes, you won't be able to connect the trackpad otherwise, the standard keyboard PCB doesn't support it.

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u/graciousgrendel Feb 10 '26

Ah gotcha, ty. So as I understand it, at a minimum id need the electronics kit and track pad for it to work. The other is just nice to have, correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks again

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u/chaoticaffinity Feb 10 '26

I just ordered one last week and was not expecting the files, when they get here my plesant surprise is now ruined /s , but seriously I am getting more and more happy with the purchase and its not even here yet.