3Dconnexion SpaceTraveler

by 3D Connexion

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BU6Y68
• Item model number: 132100002
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 25, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer

The award-winning SpaceTraveler packs a ton of powerful features into a feather light design. Six optical sensors give you the freedom to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate 3D models or scenes with SpaceTraveler while editing with your mouse. You'll click 50% less and be 30% more productive.

SpaceTraveler offers natural and intuitive navigation of 3D environments and objects for more than 100+ programs including the leading 3D CAD/CAM/CAE, animation, modeling, visualization and design applications.

Fits Any Desktop... or Tray Table. SpaceTraveler's tiny footprint fits easily on your desk and in your computer bag or briefcase. So you can use it at work, at home, or even on the plane. Plus, with its handsome leather case, it goes everywhere you go, in style.

3D navigation has never been so intuitive... Until now, 3D navigation meant tedious mouse clicks to move around an object or to fly through space. Users had to remember each 3D applications unique commands to change views and control objects within the X, Y, Z axes. With 3Dconnexion's SpaceTraveler, you simply push, pull, tilt or twist the controller cap to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate 3D imagery. You'll experience an easy, simple and fun way to fly through 3D environments using 3Dconnexion's award-winning technology. ...or adaptive. By unifying the navigation of multiple applications into one easy to use device, SpaceTraveler enables you to move effortlessly between supported applications. SpaceTraveler recognizes each new application and adapts control cap behavior and button assignments automatically. Freed from repeated steps to make simple adjustments to 3D imagery, you can concentrate on being creative.

8 Programmable Buttons. Unlimited possibilities.
SpaceTraveler's eight illuminated, programmable buttons store the commands you use most often in your favorite applications, so you can launch them with a single touch.

SpaceTraveler's software automatically recognizes the programs already loaded on your computer-such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, Solid Edge, UGS NX, and a host of other CAD and DCC applications-and installs default configurations that predefine the functions assigned to programmable buttons.

Keys can also be configured for Control Panel, Fit, View and keyboard modifiers, to allow comfortable and convenient access to commands and shortcuts.

Fits any budget, too. SpaceTraveler can easily pay for itself on the first project in time saved... and keep paying for itself every time you use it. Over 350,000 designers, modelers, animators, and artists have already revolutionized the way the work with their 3D applications. Isn't it time you joined them?

Product Description

3d Connexion SpaceTraveler

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Spacetraveller - Great for Product Demos, January 28, 2006

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J. Strong "programmer" (Ventura, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 3Dconnexion SpaceTraveler (Personal Computers)

I've been using 3d motion controllers for around a decade and I feel confident that the craftsmanship and function of the spacetraveller are superb. Unfortunately, the footprint, while convenient, is fairly impractical for extensive design work since it lacks the mass and balance of the SpaceMouse, SpaceBall and SpacePilot.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 3D Space Travler, April 10, 2007

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David Bloxham "mouseman" (Providence, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 3Dconnexion SpaceTraveler (Personal Computers)

I would recomend this product to anyone involved with 3-D cad. If you can afford the next higher model get it!! I have worked with another high end space ball & this works just as good as that one. Great product--I wish I had it sooner. It even works with the internet & word doc.
Dave

4.0 out of 5 stars 3D mouse for laptop, January 7, 2010

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Layne Howard - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 3Dconnexion SpaceTraveler (Personal Computers)

I've used a number of 3D mice to allow CAD models to be manipulated. A couple of years ago the 3D mouse world changed such that serial 3D mice no longer worked with Solidworks; USB connected mice are needed. And you cannot use those serial-to-USB cables; they just don't work.

This mouse is comparatively small and lightweight; unfortunately, it is a little too light. 3D mice are roughly manipulated, and I find that I frequently move the mouse body itself rather than just the "puck" portion. This is why I only give the mouse 4 out of 5 stars. The mouse easily packs away into a small package that can go within a typical laptop case for travel--I've taken mine to Estonia and done useful CAD.

One of the things about 3D mice is that once you get used to them, you will always want to have one with your computers. I do CAD using the 3D mouse to the left, a regular mouse to the right, and the keyboard in the middle. The software is easily upgradable from the 3Dconnexion website, and searches your computer for applications that the mouse will work with. This includes most CAD programs, paint, probably Photoshop, etc.

This particular mouse is sized very well for laptop use, but for a desktop, use the 3Dconnexion Space Pilot.