3D mouse
3D mouse
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I am considering using the 3D mouse; 3D Connexion Space Navigator PE for doing design work with SE.
http://www.3dconnexion.com/
Anybody have any experience with this product? Did you find it helpful or can you recommend something better?
Thanks
http://www.3dconnexion.com/
Anybody have any experience with this product? Did you find it helpful or can you recommend something better?
Thanks





RE: 3D mouse
I only have the SpaceNavigator, the one with only two buttons, for 3D modelling I couldn't live without it. I tend to use Ctrl & Shift for panning and zooming in 2D as I find the 3D mouse too slow. Getting to grips with the 3D mouse can take some time, take your time though. My advice is to play with all the settings, making some of the directions 'inverse', just to see which way you prefer it to work. In no time at all you'll be wondering how you lived without one.
On a bonus side, if you like Google Earth, then you can use the device to move/'fly' through the world with greater ease :)
M
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It had a tendency to creep away from me and rotate, putting the axes out of sync with my hand movement. This can make zooming/panning a bit strange.
I have bought a Space Explorer for my new workstation - much more expensive but I think it's worth it.
Does anyone know if you can use these in games like Quake ?
bc
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I would agree with beachcomber. If you can afford the Space Explorer you will prefer the extra weight and comfort. If not the Space Navigator is still worth checking out.
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I'm not trying to put you off the SpaceNavigator, - it's a great bit of kit for the money.
There are old type SpaceBalls for sale on ebay, but you have to be very careful if you consider one of these, as the older serial type connection may not work on new workstations - even if they have a serial port. It's to do with Intel (and Microsoft ?) not providing full support for serial devices in the new chipsets - some work, some don't.
I'm not sure about older USB spaceballs.
Whichever you decide on, if you ever use a worstation without one it's really strange.
bc
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Cheers
Patrick
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One thing that annoys me though. I've configured the left button with the Escape key, and the right button to Fit View. But the right button always looses its mapping in either of the environments. It does that at work, and at home, on 2 different SpaceNavigators.
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my bet would be the assumed license agreement between you the purchaser and the manufacturer.
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