scott schrieb:
> I got myself one of these today:
> 
> http://www.3dconnexion.com/3dmouse/spacenavigator.php
> 
> It is the business - true 6 DOF movement and a dream to use, it's so 
> smooth. The thing is a good weight and feels really solid and well built 
> (the base is a pretty chunky bit of machined steel).
> 
> The idea is you use it with your left hand while using the mouse with 
> your right hand.  It feels a bit weird to start with, but once you get 
> the hang of it (which doesn't take long) you wonder how you ever managed 
> to navigate in 3D with your mouse.
> 
> It works in Catia like a dream, and also works in google Earth for cool 
> 3D flying about.  Support in Blender seems a bit pants though, but I see 
> they are working together to fix this for the next release.
> 
> I was also wondering if someone could interface the Wii controller with 
> a PC to control 3D graphics rotation/movement - should be possible, but 
> probably doesn't have the accuracy or resolution.
> 
> 

I don't do CATIA without one anymore. It feels natural and is very fast 
while accurate. the model I have is older but nonetheless efficient. 
have fun.

marc

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