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Geek Culture / Does anyone here have a 3D mouse? (3dconnexion)

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zenassem
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Posted: 20th Nov 2008 23:24 Edited at: 20th Nov 2008 23:30
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Just wondering if anyone here has used one, and what your thoughts are. Have you found it to help with your modeling?

http://www.3dconnexion.com/index.php
The SpaceExplorer

I would also be interested in seeing if I could make it work with a dbpro app.

I was thinking of getting one (at least I can afford the $59.00 model), but also was looking at the SpaceExplorer.


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SpaceExplorer

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bond1
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Posted: 20th Nov 2008 23:56 Edited at: 20th Nov 2008 23:57
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I've been using the Spacepilot for 3 years now - single best workflow enhancement to my 3d modeling. Trying to use 3ds Max without it now is like typing with only my thumbs.

Expect a couple days to get used to it though - then you'll have this "wow" moment when you inuitively start panning/zooming/rotating simultaneously and wonder how you every got along without it.

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zenassem
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Posted: 21st Nov 2008 00:26
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Thanks bond1!

The Spacepilot just looked exspensive... I was afraid to look.



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jasonhtml
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Posted: 21st Nov 2008 03:40
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I got the space navigator as a gift and its pretty neat. the only drawback is that it will only work in supported applications. i tried it with Maya at work and it works very well. it also works with Google Earth, which is pretty neat.

they have a list of all supported programs here: http://www.3dconnexion.com/solutions/cad/all_sup_app.php

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Sid Sinister
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Posted: 21st Nov 2008 06:23
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Not expensive at all! *Adds to christmas list*

Sweet! This thing will help me a lot =]

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bond1
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Posted: 21st Nov 2008 17:22
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I bought the Spacepilot when it first came out - that sucker was $500 when I got it! They've dropped the price since then, still worth every penny though.

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