I like this mouse trail effect by Noah Yamamoto. Implementation is in React, but don’t let that put you off … “you got this” 😉
Use a mouse on iOS with PointerKit
Great work by Louis D’hauwe:
PointerKit is a proof of concept framework to use a pointing device on iOS. This is done via a multipeer connection between a Mac and an iOS device. The pointer movement is captured by the Mac app, after which it’s send to the receiving iOS device (over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi).
Implementation is simple. After having added the PointerKit Framework, add these couple of lines to your project:
var manager: PointerManager!
override func viewDidAppear(_ animated: Bool) {
super.viewDidAppear(animated)
manager = PointerManager(with: self, in: UIApplication.shared.keyWindow!)
manager.showConnector()
}However. PointerKit uses private APIs, so Apple will refuse your app upon submission :-/
MaKey MaKey – An Invention Kit for Everyone
MaKey MaKey is an invention kit for the 21st century. Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet. It’s a simple Invention Kit for Beginners and Experts doing art, engineering, and everything inbetween.
(via teusje)