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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Whitey on August 27, 2009, 05:24:47 PM

Title: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: Whitey on August 27, 2009, 05:24:47 PM
Since my old Spaceball didn't work with the newest version of Inventor, my buddy in purchasing managed to get me a top of the line SpacePilot Pro.   :yes: 

Old piece of shit:

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv450%2FHMTWhitey%2F0912081456.jpg&hash=ad57b6cf1119a8a555cefb2b22c6cc9fe8fc9ef6)


New Hotness:

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv450%2FHMTWhitey%2F0827091611.jpg&hash=cde6d9b770094b7afafb08cac1a0d78b77c52df2)


Definitely awesome 32 button control with an LCD screen that runs open software architecture.  So you can run apps like a Iphone and make your own programs and displays.  Here's the screen:

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv450%2FHMTWhitey%2F0827091614.jpg&hash=db3dcae4d72496f25129817d041769473fdc7d89)


That is all.  Discuss
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: 98redcavz24 on August 27, 2009, 05:27:42 PM
I thought you said mouse. That looks like a fuckin spaceship
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: 92CXyD on August 27, 2009, 05:28:27 PM
I like the picture of the 'stang doing a burnout in the background more. :yes:

I have no idea what you would use that mouse for I'm use to doring original design. ;D
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: 97Econobox on August 27, 2009, 05:36:31 PM
Jesus titty fucking christ.  I dont think i have anythign else to say about it.
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: Whitey on August 27, 2009, 05:37:52 PM
I have no idea what you would use that mouse for I'm use to doring original design. ;D


Its used for solid modeling for programs like solidworks, CATIA, Inventor, Pro-E, ect.  Its a way to rotate the models on the screen and change views.  If you get into serious design work or do alot of CAD and CAM work, one of these things is a must have.  

Also, if you ever used google earth, you can fly through the maps, zoom in and out and rotate without ever clicking a button.  You just need to twist your left hand.
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: rawr on August 27, 2009, 05:43:14 PM
I have no idea what you would use that mouse for I'm use to doring original design. ;D


Its used for solid modeling for programs like solidworks, CATIA, Inventor, Pro-E, ect.  Its a way to rotate the models on the screen and change views.  If you get into serious design work or do alot of CAD and CAM work, one of these things is a must have.  

Also, if you ever used google earth, you can fly through the maps, zoom in and out and rotate without ever clicking a button.  You just need to twist your left hand.

True that.  Doing 3D work with a normal mouse is pretty much the most frustrating shit ever.
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: Whitey on August 27, 2009, 05:48:58 PM
True that.  Doing 3D work with a normal mouse is pretty much the most frustrating shit ever.


I upgraded to a trackball style mouse years ago and that helped over a regular mouse. 
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: glustic on August 27, 2009, 06:00:06 PM
Wow, does it wipe your ass too? Light your cigarette? For $500 it should do just that
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: bigwig on August 27, 2009, 06:06:14 PM
I have no idea what you would use that mouse for I'm use to doring original design. ;D


Its used for solid modeling for programs like solidworks, CATIA, Inventor, Pro-E, ect.  Its a way to rotate the models on the screen and change views.  If you get into serious design work or do alot of CAD and CAM work, one of these things is a must have.  

Also, if you ever used google earth, you can fly through the maps, zoom in and out and rotate without ever clicking a button.  You just need to twist your left hand.

I do modeling all day long and I use a $5 2 button scroll mouse.
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: 88dx on August 27, 2009, 06:11:04 PM
dose it have a fleshlight on the back side  ???
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: d112crzy on August 27, 2009, 06:11:50 PM
Sounds like you're working for the wrong company then.
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: klyph on August 27, 2009, 06:12:15 PM
What are you modeling? Post some pics of your work, unless it's top secret...
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: glustic on August 27, 2009, 06:18:19 PM
dose it have a fleshlight on the back side  ???

That would be ultimate!

I accidently a fleshlight!
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: SgtB on August 27, 2009, 06:30:38 PM
Is that for your left hand and a digitizer on the right? That would be awesome now that i think of it.
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: Whitey on August 27, 2009, 06:42:18 PM
I do modeling all day long and I use a $5 2 button scroll mouse.

Sure there's nothing wrong with that, but this is just another tool to make you more productive.  You could work on cars all day long without an air compressor but that doesn't mean you wouldn't do stuff faster with air tools


What are you modeling? Post some pics of your work, unless it's top secret...

Mostly industrial machines.  I design specialized equiptment for testing and manufacting of seals.   The last machine I did hydroformed a carbon sleeve into a titanium jet engine gear.  Its all propritery so I can't post anything I work on.  
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: patsmx5 on August 27, 2009, 06:54:38 PM
I'll take the old piece of shit. :)

EDIT: actually just got Solidworks 09 last week so just learning the basics.  :noel: Cool shit though.
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: bigwig on August 27, 2009, 07:31:30 PM
Sounds like you're working for the wrong company then.

I don't plan on working there much longer, so yes, you are correct in your assessment.

I do modeling all day long and I use a $5 2 button scroll mouse.

Sure there's nothing wrong with that, but this is just another tool to make you more productive.  You could work on cars all day long without an air compressor but that doesn't mean you wouldn't do stuff faster with air tools  

I've never played with one of these mice so I couldn't say one way or the other.  I always had a mental block against roller mouses(the cheap ones).  I always ended up trying to move them around on the desk.......
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: Whitey on August 27, 2009, 07:51:44 PM
I'll take the old piece of shit. :)

EDIT: actually just got Solidworks 09 last week so just learning the basics.  :noel: Cool shit though.


Solidworks 09' doesn't support a serial spaceball so it wouldn't work for you anyways. 


Sounds like you're working for the wrong company then.

I don't plan on working there much longer, so yes, you are correct in your assessment.

I've never played with one of these mice so I couldn't say one way or the other.  I always had a mental block against roller mouses(the cheap ones).  I always ended up trying to move them around on the desk.......


If you model all day long then I'd really reccomend one.  If you look around you can find one for cheap.  You can get one for $55.00 new but it only has two buttons.  Just look here:

http://www.3dconnexion.com/ (http://www.3dconnexion.com/)

And if you look around you can find some really good deals.  I got lucky becuase my buddy in purchasing found this one for less than half price, that's how I ended up getting it. 

What CAD program do you use?
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: 2point2 on August 27, 2009, 08:17:07 PM
Was just looking at those the other day.

Does the 'mouse' actually increase your productivity or is it just something that's nice to have?
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: bigwig on August 27, 2009, 09:35:01 PM
We use Vectorworks.  It's an overwhelming piece of shit for anything mechanical, but it works okay for modeling/lighting/ect which is what we mostly do.
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: fork on August 27, 2009, 09:36:21 PM
I will hopefully have one of those this week, I don't want the space shuttle control model, just the little round nub that weighs about 5 lbs.  
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: Passenger on August 27, 2009, 09:44:12 PM
IS your "piece of shit" for sale?
I am doing my 3d modeling with a 2 button tiny assed travel mouse currently :-[
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: jagojon3 on August 27, 2009, 10:58:15 PM
Modeling can be done just fine on a 2-button mouse as I have done for years, but that thing looks freakin awesome.
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: Urban Indian on August 27, 2009, 11:59:35 PM
I thought you said mouse. That looks like a fuckin spaceship

can you get sirus?
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: kamilk69 on August 28, 2009, 12:09:47 AM
ahhh damn you i would to have one of those, im thinking of just getting the small laptop one for now.

if youve ever done 3d modeling and drafting, space balls take a ton of strain of your wrist, instead of constantly moving the mose back and forth to zoom in and out you just tilt the ball slightly.  very nice. wish i worked for a company that bought me shit.
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: Whitey on August 28, 2009, 04:40:23 PM
IS your "piece of shit" for sale?
I am doing my 3d modeling with a 2 button tiny assed travel mouse currently :-[


My company owns it and its most likely not compatible with anything anymore.


Modeling can be done just fine on a 2-button mouse as I have done for years, but that thing looks freakin awesome.


Like I said before, you can do an engine swap just fine with an adjustable wrench and vice grips but the guy with the full Snap-On tool set will probably get it done alot faster with less headaches.  Its just another tool to get shit done faster and easier. What used to take 5 mouseclicks and alot of scrolling on the screen is replaced with one button.  They say the average is 20 to 30% improvement in efficiency.  So if you've been modeling for 2 years you could have saved yourself 4 months of work.
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: Jorsher on August 28, 2009, 04:51:29 PM
I like the glowing blue.  Is it some futuristic anti-gravity shit?
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: Whitey on August 28, 2009, 05:02:41 PM
I like the glowing blue.  Is it some futuristic anti-gravity shit?

That's the part that turns into a fleshlight
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: 5thgenlx on August 29, 2009, 06:56:22 AM
wow, its another computer for the computer and all it does is move a cursor...wow
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: E-b0la on August 29, 2009, 06:01:42 PM
Is it really that much easier? Seems like a lot of money for something stupid.
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: Whitey on August 30, 2009, 04:17:21 PM
wow, its another computer for the computer and all it does is move a cursor...wow


It doesn't move the cursor.
Title: Re: My work bought me a new $500 3D Mouse
Post by: Toysrme on August 31, 2009, 05:48:31 PM
badass, i just have a G9 with driver herpese