Orbion - The OpenSource 3D Space Mouse
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Orbion - The OpenSource 3D Space Mouse
Hey everybody,
I've just came across a project called Orbion. It describes itself as a "3D Space Mouse DIY easy to build at home". It's an open source project. Some of us are using "commercial CAD-/space mouse-input devices" but I guess the majority isn't. Maybe this project is a suitable way to have a closer look at such devices.
https://github.com/FaqT0tum/Orbion_3D_Space_Mouse
I've just came across a project called Orbion. It describes itself as a "3D Space Mouse DIY easy to build at home". It's an open source project. Some of us are using "commercial CAD-/space mouse-input devices" but I guess the majority isn't. Maybe this project is a suitable way to have a closer look at such devices.
https://github.com/FaqT0tum/Orbion_3D_Space_Mouse
Last edited by M4x on Fri May 27, 2022 5:52 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: 3D Orbion - The OpenSource 3D Space Mouse
very interesting but there aren't actual 3d files in the repo
Re: Orbion - The OpenSource 3D Space Mouse
Oh, I've missed that I'll try to get in touch!
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Re: 3D Orbion - The OpenSource 3D Space Mouse
EDIT:adrianinsaval wrote: ↑Fri May 27, 2022 1:44 am very interesting but there aren't actual 3d files in the repo
And also the electronic and firmware files, at a first glance they are not in the repo, maybe in another?
They are here, under Releases
https://github.com/FaqT0tum/Orbion_3D_S ... e/releases
Apparently there are CAD files and STL too.
Probably some more advertised link in the README.md will be advisable.
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Re: Orbion - The OpenSource 3D Space Mouse
Thank you! I'll have a look later.
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Re: Orbion - The OpenSource 3D Space Mouse
Yes, I too have a commercial one from "the company". I have the cheap one with a wire. And I have to say that it is good. But some times FC stutters a bit and also it rotates a bit weird, but all in all I like that a lot more than using the mouse or even a trackpad.
I really like the idea of a open source 3D mouse, but the question is the quality, because the 3D Connection one has a serious mass that makes it stable.
Maybe they can use a couple of heavy washers on the bottom or a ring.
I really like the idea of a open source 3D mouse, but the question is the quality, because the 3D Connection one has a serious mass that makes it stable.
Maybe they can use a couple of heavy washers on the bottom or a ring.
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Re: Orbion - The OpenSource 3D Space Mouse
I've read something about applying some rubber at the bottom. Yes, I think it'd be a good idea to make the device kind of heavy (by putting metal.somewhere in the base or by machining a base out of metal).
I can only agree with you, the navigation gets so much easier, smoother and more fun if you're using a SpaceMouse or something like that. I've the cheapest SpaceMouse from 3DConnexion since a few years I think (mapped the keys to create new sketch and delete). I've upgraded to the Pro version just yesterday. As soon as it gets here, I've a small one for sale
Nevertheless, I'd like to have a look at some builds and reviews of the Orbion.
I can only agree with you, the navigation gets so much easier, smoother and more fun if you're using a SpaceMouse or something like that. I've the cheapest SpaceMouse from 3DConnexion since a few years I think (mapped the keys to create new sketch and delete). I've upgraded to the Pro version just yesterday. As soon as it gets here, I've a small one for sale
Nevertheless, I'd like to have a look at some builds and reviews of the Orbion.
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Max
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Re: Orbion - The OpenSource 3D Space Mouse
Now that we are talking about hardware, why isn't there a list of preferred hardware? Something like professional hardware from Lenovo, Dell or HP?
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Re: Orbion - The OpenSource 3D Space Mouse
If someone (or some manufacturer) wants to provide me one to try, I'd like to see if it is at all useful.
Otherwise, a $20 mouse with 3 buttons and a middle button roller, seems quite adequate.
Otherwise, a $20 mouse with 3 buttons and a middle button roller, seems quite adequate.
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Re: Orbion - The OpenSource 3D Space Mouse
Hm, we could use this Wiki page for something like that: 3D_input_devices
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