3D mouse for V38 - recommendations

General Discussion
#1

I am a fairly intensive user of Bobcad since V28, I don’t always upgrade at every version and stuck on V30 for quite a few years.

I am on V38 now and really flying, I would like to get a 3D mouse, are there any recommendations for which one to buy?

Thanks Barrie

#2

You probably already purchased your 3D mouse but I’ll reply anyway.
I’ve been using a 3Dconnexion 3D space mouse for 20 years. (“SpaceMouse Compact”) I have the most basic model with a USB cable. (wireless is available.) I had a high-end version at work and I didnt like it, too many buttons for my clumsy fingers so I purchased another base model and brought it to work.
I tried several, I like this one the best. The only reason I would consider wireless is because my cat chewed through the cable a few years ago. He outgrew that phase.

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#3

Thanks for your advise, I have not yet acquired a 3D mouse so the information you provided is still useful.

#4

if’n you are still shopping…i will whole heartedly second the 3Dconnexion space mouse…there’s a learning curve but it’s pretty easy to use right outta the box…and really programmable…

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#5

Thanks to Mike_M and Bigman

I move quite slowly on this kind of thing, so your double endorsement for the Spacemouse is good.

I will order one now.

SpaceMouse Compact - Official 3Dconnexion UK store

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#6

I ordered a Spacemouse as recommended, it works well, I am pleased.

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#7

Just got my spacemouse up and running per above recommendation. Works really nice, no more mouse hopping around. Once you put time into getting familiar with it, it very smooth to use and of the the programmable options are great too. Glad I show this post, Thanks.