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3DConnexion SpacePilot

alaTest has collected and analyzed 112 reviews of 3DConnexion SpacePilot. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other Mouse & Pointing Devices for all reviews. Opinions about the design and size are on the whole positive. The reliability and durability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Mouse & Pointing Devices the 3DConnexion SpacePilot is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for 3DConnexion SpacePilot

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of 3DConnexion SpacePilot from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Mouse & Pointing Devices on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the durability. The size also gets good reviews.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: 3Dconnexion SpacePilot 3D mouse • 3Dconnexion SpacePilot 3D mouse

May, 2017

Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for 3DConnexion SpacePilot

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 73 user reviews of 3DConnexion SpacePilot from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Mouse & Pointing Devices on Amazon.com. Comments about the durability and reliability are generally positive. The size and usability also get good feedback. Comments are divided on the design. Many are critical about the price.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Wireless 3D Mouse (3DX-700043) • 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Wireless 3D Mouse (3DX-700043)

May, 2017

Consumer review by: Darren R. (newegg.com)

Seems well-made, everything works smoothly

 

Great product, should be standard with all PC's. But, there is a long way to go in the driver support to let that be as convenient as it could.

- Very heavy so it stays in place; a friend commented that it was essentially the same weight as the notebook computer it was plugged into. - Smooth action - Works wired via a standard USB mini cable, or wirelessly

- Software for this model nowhere near as full-featured as that for the pro version. - Largely dependent on per-application support, with detailed customization beyond the simple GUI requiring hand-edited XML files (as of 5/2016) - Disturbingly high...

May, 2016
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Consumer review by: Anonymous (newegg.com)

NICE!

 

It is heavy enough and is pretty grippy on the bottom. But it can be slid around a little. When you pull up on the knob it takes a while to get used how lightly yet deliberate it needs to be done as to not pick it up off the desk. I would like to see...

This thing is heavy and solid. I like it! No problems with the software or drivers, work flawless so far. I had been planning to buy the usb version cause it is a good amount cheaper but I decided to spring for the wireless, glad I did, and it can be...

no real cons, but do have some more thoughts below.

Dec, 2014
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Consumer review by: Dusty (newegg.com)

works great

 

pretty good for a entry level mouse with just a couple buttons,i do like the wireless feature .

easy to use ,works great with 3D cad program

none that i can think off ,entry lever 3 d mouse

Oct, 2014
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Consumer review by: ernest r. (newegg.com)

works great

 

pretty good for a entry level mouse with just a couple buttons,i do like the wireless feature .

easy to use ,works great with 3D cad program

none that i can think off ,entry lever 3 d mouse

Oct, 2014
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Consumer review by: Eyad K. (newegg.com)

Don't hesitate , go for it

 

Heavy ( Stable ) , very well built , sleep design , and a piece of technology on Your desk . if you are rich you can get the higher end ones . but this one will completely satisfy any user . two buttons are extremely enough , Battery crazy good .

Well , really nothing , unless if you want to be very very picky . i would love if the LEDs keep on during the use in wireless , for saving power the lights turn off , i would keep them on if i have choice .

Aug, 2014
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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Don't hesitate , go for it

 

Heavy ( Stable ) , very well built , sleep design , and a piece of technology on Your desk . if you are rich you can get the higher end ones . but this one will completely satisfy any user . two buttons are extremely enough , Battery crazy good

Well , really nothing , unless if you want to be very very picky . i would love if the LEDs keep on during the use in wireless , for saving power the lights turn off , i would keep them on if i have choice

Aug, 2014
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Consumer review by: Laythrom (newegg.com)

Great but...

 

If you are working with 2d/3d software (such as Inventor, AutoCad, Maya, 3DS Max, Navisworks, et cetera) then this will make your life a bit easier and better. This is not used like a normal mouse by the way; If you're just looking for a cool "mouse"...

Great for 2d/3d drafting/modeling and game development; offers loads of programmable buttons. I absolutely love this thing

A bit pricey and I personally feel that the LCD screen is a bit overkill. Occasionally reeks havok with a couple of my pc games, but that's easy to rectify

May, 2014
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Consumer review by: The Engineer (newegg.com)

Great for 3D modeling

 

It takes a while to get used to it, but I like it. The blue LEDs around the control cap can be turned off in the software if they bother you, all in all its a good buy if you do 3D modeling for a living.

It makes navigating a 3D environment very easy. I use SolidWorks Professional 2009 with FloWorks and a little Blender on the side. Being able to fly around while you select multiple edges or parts is great. the buttons are easy to customize on the fly...

The LCD screen responds very slowly. when you move to the next set of button presets the screen takes about 3 seconds to reflect the change, not a really big deal because you end up memorizing the buttons pretty quickly and only need the screen for a...

Jan, 2009
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Consumer review by: JRAJason (newegg.com)

3D Artist

 

Maya Users, Update the drivers, Trust me.

Awesome Mobility. Smooth Workflow

Need to get use to a workflow. Very Difficult for long time 3D Artists to get use to

Jul, 2008
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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Amazing

 

This thing was built to last. I have used it day in and day out for 6months and there have been no signs of wear. Not to mention 3dconnexion is a branch off of logitech, which means you know you are getting a quality product

This is by far the best $400 you can spend if you are in the cad industry. I use this at work and it has cut down the time it takes to model a file or put together an assembly in half. You no longer have to fumble with pan, zoom, and rotate buttons,...

I tend to use the escape button on the device alot, in solid edge this can sometimes make your assembly, or part go invisible. To make it re-appear all you have to do is move the "puck" on the SpacePilot, not really a big deal

Jan, 2008
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Product Specifications

To take a close look at something in the real world, you pick it up and examine it from every angle. It's so natural, you don't even think about it. Now working in 3D is just this intuitive. With the SpaceMouse Plus, you can intuitively zoom, pan and rotate models, exploring and navigating your designs as naturally as if they were objects in the real world. SpaceMouse Plus with its V-shaped cap naturally supports the zoom feature, its 11 buttons puts the most used functions right at your fingertips. SpaceMouse Plus is as essential a tool as your mouse or keyboard, giving you the ability to manipulate 3D objects on the screen, while simultaneously controlling 3D camera angles and positions for viewing those objects. It's a much more natural, free-flowing way to work. If you use a common interface, executing even simple moves requires a decision, then keystrokes and/or mouse clicks. This interrupts your natural motion, slowing you down and actually restricting you from attempting more complete or continuous motion. But, the greater flexibility and interactivity of a 3D motion controller makes even difficult moves easy. You're free to go farther and be even more creative. Place your fingers gently on the controller's cap. The cap senses pressure you apply to it - pushes, pulls and twists - and uses that information to correspondingly move your model, camera or eye point on the screen. Pull up or push down to move your model, camera or eye point up or down. Push left or right to move your model left or right. Pull towards you or push away to move your model nearer or farther away. Orient your model on the screen by simply twisting in any direction to rotate it around the X, Y or Z axis (pitch, roll, yaw). You will quickly be able to combine all movements and control your 3D models with six degrees of freedom. The amount of pressure you apply controls speed of movement. A light touch moves your models slowly and accurately; just increase pressure to increase speed. It will be like holding your model in your hand - interacting in 3D as you do in the real world.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:7.4in/9.3in
Height:1.7in/2.1in
Weight:1.5lbs/1.9lbs/2lbs
Width:4.7in/5.6in

Header

Compatibility:PC/PC / Unix/PC / Unix
Manufacturer:3Dconnexion/Logitech
Model:Plus
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:3Dconnexion SpaceMouse/3Dconnexion SpacePilot

Input Device

Buttons Qty:11/21
Connectivity Technology:Wired
Form Factor:External
Interface (DB):Serial/USB
Movement Detection Technology:Optical
Type:3D motion controller

Miscellaneous

Color:Black/Gray
Microsoft Certification:Certified for Windows Vista
Vista Certification:Certified for Windows Vista

Service & Support

Type:3 years warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:HP-UX 11.0 or later / IBM AIX 5.2 or later / Microsoft Windows 2000 / Microsoft Windows Vista / Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions) / Microsoft Windows XP / Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition / Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3 / SunSoft Solaris 8 or later / SuSE Linux 9.0 or later/Linux / Microsoft Windows 2000 / Microsoft Windows 95/98 / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition / Microsoft Windows NT / Microsoft Windows XP / UNIX/Linux / Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0 / Microsoft Windows 98/ME / Microsoft Windows XP/Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP/Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition / IBM AIX 5.2 / Microsoft Windows 2000 / Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3 / SunSoft Solaris 8 or later / HP-UX 11 / SuSE Linux 9.0 or later / Microsoft Windows Vista / Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions)