3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Wireless Bluetooth Edition

This thing is awesome. I have been drawing in 3D AutoCAD for 10 years and just bought this mouse. I am still learning how to use it, there is a very steep learning curve to it. I have gotten very good at using it to move around building drawings and large assemblies. I still think that it is easier to use 3D orbit to move around smaller parts and assemblies, but I am trying to adjust. It is heavy enough to not move around on the desk and the case it comes with has kept it protected in the backpack. It is wildly expensive, but the build quality seems high, it should be interesting to see how it lasts over time. I do not use the function buttons on the side, but I would be interested to try out the larger versions and see if I would use them on those.

This 3D mouse is excellent. It connects as soon as you turn it on. If your computer’s Bluetooth is on, it recognizes the device immediately. You can start using it without any issues. It works perfectly with SketchUp and other programs. I used to have the wired version, which always worked very well. I finally bought the Bluetooth version. You can even use it without the included connector. Thank you, 3Dconnexion—you always make great products and highly functional.

I picked one up on a whim hoping it would alleviate some of the stress on my right wrist while cad-ing, but in practice I didn't use it enough to make a difference. I ended up returning it, but I did like it... it just wasn't worth the price for the occasional use I would give it. (I have too many alternative input devices that didn't work for me laying around and I couldn't bear to add to the pile. Trackballs, LEAP motion, macro pads, pen tablet... I just keep falling back to mouse and keyboard.)The hardware feels lovely: base is super heavy, grippy and solid; the cap/joystick/thing feels durable despite being lightweight and easy to manipulate; pleasing fit and finish overall. It wasn't too hard to get used to moving around with it. It has plenty of sensitivity and it's easy to adjust to fit your tastes. It just works in most software with little setup. I even got it to work with Tinkercad via a Chrome plugin. It comes with a quality zipper case, cable, dongle and nice (but not too overdone) packaging.The software, while feature-rich, feels a teeny bit wonky on Windows - for instance, the uninstaller failed on me and I had to run it a few times before it worked. That nice, heavy base is a burden if you want to actually bring this thing around with you. My bag already weighs plenty, thanks. The wired one is probably fine for most folks with a desktop or dock, unless you're obsessed with having a cable-free desktop.So yeah, if you're working in CAD all day and want to move your camera around with your free hand, this is for you! Otherwise, I don't think it's worth the cost for most casual designers.

I’m a Fusion 360 user and absolutely love this thing. Had it for a few months now and can’t believe I ever did design work without it. Hands down, best peripheral I’ve ever bought.

I really love this thing and had considered getting one for years. I'm so glad I finally did. It took about a week to get used to but now I enjoy it so much. It feels very well made, great quality, and has a nice heavy base. It's also highly customizable. I'd recommend it to anybody that thinks they might like it!

I have the previous version which required their usb receiver. I travel with this and was tired of keeping track of the receiver. I had to use a USB-A to C adapter. This bluetooth version works exactly the same as the previous version on my Mac, except I'm only connected through bluetooth. I moved the other one into my office where I don't care if I need the usb receiver.

You won’t want to ☠️ yourself when you cad software keeps flipping to random positions and you have to pan and zoom. Also check out the cad mouse first, you may be interested

Best 3D mouse ever. Must have if you do 3D modeling.