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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