In the project introduced by [Gadget Industry], the internal hardware of a Galaxy S21 5G is placed inside the body of a wireless mouse. The developer makes use of the phone’s Android operating system and Samsung DeX desktop mode. With the mouse’s battery compartment removed, a brass component is used to dissipate the phone’s heat.
Why it matters
The project shows that the Galaxy S21 5G does not have to be used solely in phone form and that Android and Samsung DeX can be transferred to a different hardware layout. This approach is significant for those interested in unusual setups that combine smartphone hardware with a desktop experience. The choice of a mouse body demonstrates that computer components can be placed in a small area with a different function instead of conventional cases, while the arrangement made for heat dissipation shows that physical space is an important limitation in projects of this kind. However, how comfortable the setup is for everyday use, how mouse functionality and desktop use are balanced, and whether heat management can be maintained remain open questions.