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1 Purpose
This document lists the product specification of 3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator (project name is
Juno). The purpose is to give a high level functional description of the device and to provide an
overview of electrical as well as mechanical properties. Furthermore this document outlines
test conditions to ensure sustaining quality, reliability and specification conformity.
This document covers SpaceNavigator with new sensor technology KILI, for SpaceNavigator
with Everest technology refer to GPS-3DX-400007.
2 Product Description
2.1
General
3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator is a USB-based 3D mouse aimed at designers, modelers,
animators and graphic artists.
SpaceNavigator is designed for use with either right or left hand in addition to the common
mouse. With one hand on the Navigator and the other hand on the mouse, performance of 3D
applications can be increased considerably. SpaceNavigator enables the user to pan, zoom
and rotate 3D-models simultaneously, while at the same time editing can be done with the
mouse. In addition to that, the product comes with 2 buttons which provide quick access to
frequently used commands.
2.2
Description
Controller
Cap
Button 1
Base
Figure 1 shows a picture of SpaceNavigator. The product consists primarily of a Controller Cap,
which contains a 6 degrees-of-freedom optical sensor. Six blue LEDs under the Cap provide
an appealing optical design. Furthermore, two buttons are integrated in the base and provide
quick access to important commands. All two buttons are freely programmable.
The Controller Cap can be moved in 6 degrees of freedom: Horizontal shift in x-direction and
z-direction, vertical shift in y-direction, rotational tilt around x-axis and z-axis, plus twist around
Figure 1: SpaceNavigator
Button 2
y
x
z
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