SpaceMouse Compact

I purchased this at the recommendation of a book author while learning CAD, and now I cannot imagine CAD design without it. Whenever I don't have my SpaceMouse with me, I feel like I'm designing without the use of one of my hands. The design is near perfect, and the functionality learning curve is steep but quick: the movement feels natural in quick order. There is a heft to it, with the weight keeping it firmly planted on the desk - this also adds to the already high quality feel of the construction of the device. The default sensitivity will be quickly outgrown by many, but it's fully adjustable. This is truly one of my favorite tools for CAD and 3D printing. I have also been pleasantly surprised by the software; it's super configurable and allows a lot of flexibility, allowing different settings on an app by app basis. One can even configure this tool for non-traditional apps like browsers and such!

I can't really think of anything negative about this - it doesn't have a ton of features, but it really isn't meant to. It's largely metal and very heavy (a good thing), but it's NOT a joystick - treating it like one will make your model fly away. You move it like you are holding the item (gently). It's simple, but very useful for what it is supposed to do.

I've spent the last 35 years using CAD systems for work and I've always considered space mouse/space balls as a must have. It allows you to utilize both your hands for model manipulation instead of just one hand using a standard mouse. It reduces having to memorize mouse button pushes for model panning, spinning and zooming for different CAD software. I was constantly switching between Catia and NX which did not utilize the same button operations on the mouse. Some of the NX mouse operations are awkward and would give me wrist tendon pain but I can avoid that by using a space mouse. I've been using this compact version since it's release. It's solidly built with less plastic than previous versions and doesn't take up much desk space. I'm now retired but wanted my own space mouse at home to use with Solidworks Maker when designing parts to print on a 3d printer. It works great with SW and I've also used it with FreeCad. An added bonus is that it also works with Cura which can be finicky when rotating the parts. I will note that every space mouse I've ever seen eventually develops a stick layer on the rubber portions of the mouse. I'm guessing it's a side effect of oils from people's hand. They usually get sticking when they haven't been used for months.

Just got the the entry level SpaceMouse from 3DConnexxion, and I'm actually quite impressed with it. It is not a substitute for a regular mouse, but is actually an augmentation to same. It lets you pan and/or tilt on all three axes simultaneously. The driver software comes with a short (2-3 minute) tutorial that is surprisingly effective. I am told the SpaceMouse does not work with all software, but I can tell you that with Solidworks and RoomArranger (the reasons I bought the SpaceMouse), it works beautifully. I honestly do not miss all the buttons that are not present on the entry level SpaceMouse; I use the keyboard and mouse on those anyway. The only niggle I can find is that it is very sensitive, so, until you have really mastered it, use small increments and subtle changes. It is very easy to completely overshoot your target. That said, this SpaceMouse is a terrific value if you do a lot of 3D work.

-"What should I expect to get out of this product?": Your mileage on this product will vary massively depending on the software you use, and its usefulness decreases exponentially as you attempt to use it for more esoteric and obscure programs. I use 3ds Max, Fusion 360, Unity, and Cura on a daily basis. The experience with Max is smooth and precise, Fusion 360 is a bit more jittery but still preferable to using a mouse, and the other two lack out-of-the-box configurations. Basically, the further you stray from the "industry standard 3D modeling software" for which the device is intended, the less likely it is to function satisfactorily. This is not a Razer Tartarus; it has a very specific function which its designers assume you already understand, and its configuration software is resistant to anything but surface-level tinkering. -"This seems expensive, is it worth the buy? Should I try out this cheaper model before upgrading to a more expensive version with more features?": This is quite expensive for what it is, and you should only consider buying it if you expect to be using it almost every day (or if you can get it from your employer as a work expense). If at this point you are confident it will improve your workflow, get the more expensive model with more buttons on it. The buttons on this one are functional, however anyone with a decent 3D modeling workflow will quickly realize that the keyboard hotkeys they're comfortable with already are still much more convenient than radial menus. I bought this version to test if the concept holds water, and now I find myself wishing I invested in the "pro" version. -"I am a maker. This seems like the sort of thing I could build for a fraction of the cost.": Banish this thought from your mind. What is on offer here is a fairly complex system built into a compact, comfortable, sturdy package, along with reasonably functional software. Your time is valuable, spend it making things that don't already have millions of dollars of R&D going into them.

慣れるまでは効率下がるが、 慣れればたぶん、効率的に3D CAD操作を行えるはず。 1か月後に期待。

I'm using this with Fusion 360 and it is awesome. Once you get used to using it (and it doesn't really take very long) you can move your CAD part into any position you like with ease, it doesn't require any thought, your hand knows exactly what to do. It is like the knob on this mouse is attached to your part and you can turn the part clockwise/counter-clockwise, tilt the part left or right, tilt the part towards you or away from you, move the part up or down, bring the part closer towards you or further away from you. I didn't find any online Tutorials on exactly how to use this device before I bought it, but it does come with some really useful interactive applications that will show you exactly how to use the 3D Mouse to manipulate (move in any direction) your design. The USB cable is not removable and the cable is approximately 6.5 feet (78 inches) in length. Because this is a stationary device, I can't see any advantage to buying the wireless device, in fact there is a disadvantage due to the battery charging. I highly recommend this Device.

Ottimo mouse 3D

Couldn’t use my company credit card in first go and frozed account but for a security side of the view, that was good to be.

Such a good product. Takes drawing to a new level.