3Dconnexion has made powerful 3D navigation accessible and affordable for architects, artists, students and anyone else who wants to enjoy the 3D experience. In particular, 3Dconnexion devices are ideal sensors for navigation into virtual and augmented reality environments, mainly because they provide intuitive manipulation in six degrees-of-freedom. A characteristic example is SpaceNavigator™ which is shown below.
3Dconnexion's SpaceNavigator™ is a very cheap solution to 3D navigation. It works with more than 100 of today's most popular and powerful 3D applications and it is ideal for Google Earth version 4 and Google SketchUp. An alternative and a bit more expensive solution is SpacePilot which is illustrated below.
The 3Dconnexion SpacePilot, connects the users to the 3D design process in a different way that the standard mouse does. Its optical sensor technology and ergonomic design combine to deliver unprecedented control and fewer distractions. The SpacePilot may be used in user’s non-dominant hand to position, rotate, pan and zoom a model in one single, fluid motion. It can be also used in conjunction with the standard mouse w to simultaneously edit the model or select menu items.
More information:
http://www.3dconnexion.com/
More information:
http://www.3dconnexion.com/