# Programmable Wireless BLE Gesture Mouse
## Overview
https://youtu.be/Mx4dEaTXgFA
Most computers require a mouse to navigate the user interface. In this project, you'll learn how you can build a mouse that connects via Bluetooth BLE and converts accelerometer readings to mouse cursor movements.
The project is built around the Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Sense. It has BLE connectivity and a lot of onboard sensors. Its accelerometer is used for sending movement data that is converted to move your mouse cursor around the screen.
Right-clicks are sent with the onboard button. Scrolling is done by covering the proximity sensor and tilting the Feather nRF52840 Sense up or down depending on the direction that you want to scroll.
The 3D printed case features cut-outs on the top so that you can access the button and proximity sensor while keeping your board protected.
## Parts
Parts from Adafruit used to build this project.
- [Feather nRF52840 Sense](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4516)
- [Slide Switch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/805)
- [400mAh Battery](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3898)
- [M2.5 Hardware](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299)
- [Silicon Ribbon Wire](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3890)
### Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Sense
[Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Sense](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4516)
The **Adafruit Feather Bluefruit Sense** takes our popular [Feather nRF52840 Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4062) and adds a smorgasbord of sensors to make a great wireless sensor platform. This Feather microcontroller comes with Bluetooth® Low Energy and...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4516)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4516/guides)
### Breadboard-friendly SPDT Slide Switch
[Breadboard-friendly SPDT Slide Switch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/805)
These nice switches are perfect for use with breadboard and perfboard projects. They have 0.1" spacing and snap in nicely into a solderless breadboard. They're easy to switch no matter what size fingers you have, but not so easy that they'll get flipped by accident. Work great as...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/805)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/805/guides)
### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery Ideal For Feathers - 3.7V 400mAh
[Lithium Ion Polymer Battery Ideal For Feathers - 3.7V 400mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3898)
Lithium-ion polymer (also known as 'lipo' or 'lipoly') batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of **400mAh** for a total of about 1.9 Wh. If you need a larger (or smaller!)...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3898)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3898/guides)
### Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread
[Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299)
Totaling 380 pieces, this **M2.5 Screw Set** is a must-have for your workstation. You'll have enough screws, nuts, and hex standoffs to fuel your maker tendencies for days on end! M2.5 size screws fit almost all of the Adafruit breakout/dev board mounting holes...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3299/guides)
### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 10 Wire 1 Meter Long
[Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 10 Wire 1 Meter Long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3890)
For those who are fans of our silicone-covered wires, but are always looking to _up their wiring game_. We now have **Silicone Cover Ribbon cables!** These may look _a lot_ like
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3890)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3890/guides)
- [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/ble-wireless-gesture-mouse/circuitpython-on-feather-sense.md)
## Featured Products
### Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Sense
[Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Sense](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4516)
The **Adafruit Feather Bluefruit Sense** takes our popular [Feather nRF52840 Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4062) and adds a smorgasbord of sensors to make a great wireless sensor platform. This Feather microcontroller comes with Bluetooth® Low Energy and...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4516)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4516/guides)
### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery Ideal For Feathers - 3.7V 400mAh
[Lithium Ion Polymer Battery Ideal For Feathers - 3.7V 400mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3898)
Lithium-ion polymer (also known as 'lipo' or 'lipoly') batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of **400mAh** for a total of about 1.9 Wh. If you need a larger (or smaller!)...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3898)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3898/guides)
### Breadboard-friendly SPDT Slide Switch
[Breadboard-friendly SPDT Slide Switch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/805)
These nice switches are perfect for use with breadboard and perfboard projects. They have 0.1" spacing and snap in nicely into a solderless breadboard. They're easy to switch no matter what size fingers you have, but not so easy that they'll get flipped by accident. Work great as...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/805)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/805/guides)
### Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread
[Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299)
Totaling 380 pieces, this **M2.5 Screw Set** is a must-have for your workstation. You'll have enough screws, nuts, and hex standoffs to fuel your maker tendencies for days on end! M2.5 size screws fit almost all of the Adafruit breakout/dev board mounting holes...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3299/guides)
### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 10 Wire 1 Meter Long
[Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 10 Wire 1 Meter Long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3890)
For those who are fans of our silicone-covered wires, but are always looking to _up their wiring game_. We now have **Silicone Cover Ribbon cables!** These may look _a lot_ like
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3890)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3890/guides)
## Related Guides
- [Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Sense](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-feather-sense.md)
- [Servo Boss](https://learn.adafruit.com/servo-boss.md)
- [Fruit Jam Video Music](https://learn.adafruit.com/fruit-jam-video-music.md)
- [PyPortal Air Quality Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-air-quality-display.md)
- [MP3 Playback in CircuitPython with Lars the Sloth Puppet](https://learn.adafruit.com/mp3-circuitpython-lars.md)
- [Leverless Controller](https://learn.adafruit.com/leverless-controller.md)
- [BLE Light Switch with Feather nRF52840 and Crickit](https://learn.adafruit.com/bluetooth-light-switch-with-crickit-and-nrf52840.md)
- [Qualia S3 Compass](https://learn.adafruit.com/qualia-s3-compass.md)
- [PyPortal Titano Weather Station](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-titano-weather-station.md)
- [CircuitPython BLE Libraries on Any Computer](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-ble-libraries-on-any-computer.md)
- [Square NeoPixel Display with Black LED Acrylic](https://learn.adafruit.com/sqaure-neopixel-display-with-black-led-acrylic.md)
- [USB Host to BLE Keyboard Adapter](https://learn.adafruit.com/esp32-s3-usb-to-ble-keyboard-adapter.md)
- [Solderless Robot Toy Xylophone](https://learn.adafruit.com/solderless-robot-toy-xylophone.md)
- [LED Matrix Wall Arcade for Pico-8](https://learn.adafruit.com/led-matrix-wall-arcade.md)
- [LED Matrix Hourglass](https://learn.adafruit.com/led-matrix-hourglass.md)
- [Raspberry Pi HQ Camera Case](https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-hq-camera-case.md)