Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #45607 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: 3DConnexion
• Model: 3DX-700028
• Released on: 2007-08-16
• Platforms: Mac, Linux, Windows
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 3.00" w x 3.00" l, 1.55 pounds

Features

• Powerful Navigation at entry-level price
• Fly through Google Earth and 100+ 3D programs
• Manipulate models in Google SketchUp
• Powerful navigation for 3D visualization programs
• Ideal for 3D designers, students, artists and enthusiasts

Manufacturer's Description

Important: The SpaceNavigator Standard Edition is licenced for commercial use and includes full telephone technical support. For non-commercial and educational users, please choose the SpaceNavigator Personal Edition

 
From the manufacturer

3Dconnexion has made powerful 3D navigation accessible and affordable for professional designers, architects and artists.

 
Compatible with over 120 of today’s most powerful 3D applications, it provides effortless navigation allowing you to concentrate on being creative.

 
How to use

Used in conjunction with a traditional mouse, simply push, pull, tilt or twist the SpaceNavigator controller cap to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate your 3D model or environment.

With SpaceNavigator taking care of navigation, you can concentrate on being creative with your traditional mouse while benefiting from up to 50% less clicks and 30% extra productivity.

Two programmable buttons for even greater control.

SpaceNavigator's two programmable buttons are preprogrammed with two commands that virtually any user will find indispensable. "Fit" quickly centers your model or design within the application window. "Panel" easily brings up the Control Panel which allows you to set or change device/navigation settings to your individual preferences.

 
Express yourself in 3D with Google SketchUp.

SpaceNavigator and Google SketchUp are a match made in heaven. Imagine simultaneously zooming, panning and rotating your model with one hand while selecting, creating and editing with the other.

 
Explore, search, discover with Google Earth.

Fly through the grand canyon, soar over Mont Blanc, dash down your street or orbit the earth in one seamless motion.

 
“This device is my new favorite way to use Google Earth.” - Frank Taylor, Google Earth Blog

 
"...the hours have just been flying by while I rediscover Google Earth with a level of control that is completely addictive. I need to remind myself to eat." - Stefan Geens, editor Ogle Earth Blog

 
Move, fly and design in Second Life

The rich world of Second Life was built to be experienced and enjoyed in the most natural way possible. SpaceNavigator provides all the navigation and control you need to effortlessly move, fly and build.

 
Comprehensive application support

SpaceNavigator is compatible with over 120 top 3D applications, including: Photoshop CS2/3, SolidWorks, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, Solid Edge, NX, AutoCAD 2008, 3ds Max, Maya, Blender, Poser, Google Earth, Google SketchUp, Second Life and many more.

Customer Reviews

3D Navigator
Nice heavy weight feels robust, will not roll off the desk. Adds a smoother level of control. I am not sufficiently experienced to see if it is of major benefit. But feels good so far. The main problem is the software installer which is inadequate for a reasonably expensive kit. For example you have to install the drivers, then install the ruby script and folders into Sketchup plugin file. Other programs like Vray install themselves directly into Sketchup why not this? None of the installation procedure is made clear or is obvious in literature or on the website, which leads to instant disappointment and frustration. Having emailed tech support twice and had no response is a little disappointing. However an amount of research and trial and error corrected this, the process from opening the box to getting the damned thing to work was 2 hours. I am not a super computer geek so the installation problem is not obvious to me. However it appears to be a nice piece of kit, and gets good reviews from other Sketchup users, only time will tell if it benefits me!