 Introduction

 Principle
 Space mouse
 Types
 Specifications
 Features
 Working
 Visual space mouse
 Applications
 Advantages
 Future scope
 Conclusion
 Space mouse is developed by the DLR institute
of robotics and mechatronics.
 DLR- Deutsches Zenturum far Luft-und
Raumfahrt.
 First prototype applications of DLR control was
showed from 1982-1985.
 The high sales price of about $8,000 per unit
 The basic principle behind its construction is mechatronics
engineering and the multisensory concept.

 Measuring system is drift-free and not subject to aging effects.

 Movements were measured by electromagnetic or ultrasonic.

 The measuring arrangement in the inner ring is composed of the

LED, a slit and perpendicular to the slit on the opposite side of
the ring a linear PSD.
 Space Mouse is a professional 3D controller manipulating
objects in a 3D environment.
 It has different modes of operation in which it can also be
used as a two-dimensional mouse.

 Groundbreaking interface.

 Enables the user to intuitively zoom, pan and rotate models.

 Space mouse classic  Space mouse plus
PRODUCT Space Mouse Classic  Space Mouse Plus 
SENSITIVITY adjustable adjustable
 BUTTONS 9, programmable 11, plus Quick tip
programmable
INTERFACE RS-232C RS-232C or USB
CONNECTOR D-sub 9 pin D-sub 9 pin or USB
WEIGHT Weight 1.46 lb (0.66 1.5 lb (0.68 kg)
kg)
DIMENSIONS (LxWxH) 6.50" x 4.41" x 1.57" 7.40" x  4.72" x 1.73"
(165 x 112 x 40mm) (188 x 120 x 44mm)
 WARRANTY 36 Months 36 Months
 Ease of use of manipulating objects in 3D applications.
 Calibration free sensor technology for high precision and unique
reliability.
 Nine programmable buttons to customize users preference for
motion control.
 Fingertip operation for maximum precision and performance.
 Adjust sensitivity and motion control to the users preference.
 Small form factor frees up the desk space.
 Natural hand position (resting on table) eliminates fatigue.
Inside a mouse:

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 Visual space mouse can be divided into two
main parts

 Robot control

 Image processing
 Works in graphical applications.

 Object manipulation in 3D applications.

 Drawing times is reduced by 20%-30% .

 Works without an additional power supply.

 Adapted for a wide range of tasks including

 mechanical design,

 real time video animation and

 visual simulation.

 Allows the user to move a robot system in the most natural way.
 ROTEX is the only well known virtual environment.

 Machine instruction allowance.

 To develop virtual environment using space mouse.

 we believe there is no other
man- machine interface technology comparable to
Magellan in its simplicity and yet high precision. It is
used for 3D manipulations in 6 dof, but at the same
time may function as a conventional 2D mouse.