Technically Complex Product

Course faculty- Dr. Dipanka Boruah and Siddharth Gaikwad

-Aayushi Shah
NIDJ/202122/0185
User needs

● 3D artists and designers: Need intuitive and precise control for manipulating objects in 3D software.
● Reduced fatigue and discomfort: Long hours using a mouse can cause wrist strain.
● Seamless workflow: The mouse should integrate smoothly with existing 3D design software.

User pain points

Current space mice: Big mice make rotating Mouses that do

Heat Map of keys used while using
awkward. Your wrist not maintain the
3d modeling softwares
Awkward switching: Constant keyboard becomes the pivot, and the curve offhand
switches break workflow. further your hand is from the are often
Slippery design: Lack of grip hinders desk, the less control you extremely
control. have. This leads to fatigue, discomforting to
discomfort, and clumsy use with
movements.
 Introducing the 3D Navigator Mouse: Seamless Control for Your
Digital World

concept This innovative mouse reimagines navigation for 3D software.

Featuring a hybrid design with a smooth, filleted base and a
joystick-like control sphere, it allows you to:
[ Effortlessly glide across your desk for traditional mouse
functions.
Intuitively roll and tilt the joystick for precise
6-Degrees-of-Freedom (6DOF) control within your 3D modeling
software
.
Unleash the Power of Freedom:

The integrated IMU sensor translates your natural hand

movements into precise cursor movements within your 3D world.
Experience unparalleled comfort with the ergonomic design that
minimizes wrist strain during extended work sessions.
Designed for the Modern Creator:

Whether you're a 3D artist, animator, designer, or hobbyist, the 3D

Navigator Mouse empowers you to navigate your creations with
unmatched fluency and control.

*User can use the mouse

*Normally. While navigating on 3d

] model, press the button

The rounded fillets on the bottom is used by the user to use as a joystick
Heatmap of 3d softwares
AutoCAD Blender Autodesk Maya
Enter (Return) A: Select all Q: Select tool
Spacebar: Access the command search or Tab: Switch between Object and Edit mode W: Move tool
activate the space navigator G: Grab or move selected object E: Rotate tool
Esc: Cancel current command or operation R: Rotate selected object R: Scale tool
Ctrl + Z: Undo last action S: Scale selected object Spacebar: Play animation or toggle between
Ctrl + S: Save the current drawing Shift + D: Duplicate selected object panels
Type ro or rotate in the command line or Alt: Temporary access to the Select tool
command prompt and press Enter. Press Enter.

3ds max SOLIDWORKS Cinema 4D

W: Move tool S: Select tool E: Move tool
E: Rotate tool F: Fillet tool R: Scale tool
R: Scale tool C: Circle tool T: Rotate tool
F3: Toggle wireframe view E: Extrude tool Spacebar: Switch between model view and
F4: Toggle edged faces view Ctrl + Z: Undo last action object manager
Ctrl + Z: Undo last action Ctrl + S: Save current project Ctrl + Z: Undo last action
Rotate:- Right or Left - Y-axis. Up and Down - Ctrl + S: Save project
X-axis. hold down the Alt key and then press
the Left or Right - Z-axis.
Heatmap of 3d softwares
3D Slash ZBrush SketchUp
W: Move tool Spacebar: Activate brush menu S: Scale tool
E: Rotate tool Ctrl:Smooth brush R: Rotate tool
Q: Scale tool Shift: Smooth Strong brush T: Tape Measure tool
B: Select tool Alt: Temporary access to Invert brush M: Move tool
V: Voxel brush tool B: Access brush menu Ctrl + Z: Undo last action
Ctrl + Z: Undo last action Ctrl + Z: Undo last action Ctrl + S: Save current project
click and drag on the pink six sided box in the
picker(drop down) pallett to rotate your current
brush in any direction to get different effects.

Fusion 360 Autodesk Inventor

S: Sketch tool R: Rectangle tool
E: Extrude tool L: Line tool
C: Circle tool C: Circle tool
L: Line tool F7: Toggle visibility of the browser
Q: Press/Pull tool F8: Toggle orthographic and perspective views
Ctrl + Z: Undo last action Ctrl + Z: Undo last action
Rotate- mouse scroll while holding the SHIFT Rotate:- hold the [F3] key down.) F4 ROTATE /
key Rotates objects in the graphics window.
Additional feature in my mouse
Imu sensor that gives degree of freedom when the side button is pressed by thumb

[ What is an IMU Sensor?

An IMU is a miniature electronic device that combines multiple sensors to track a device's motion and orientation in space. It typically includes:

● Accelerometer: Measures linear acceleration along various axes (X, Y, Z).

● Gyroscope: Measures angular velocity or rotation along various axes (X, Y, Z).
● Magnetometer (Optional): Measures the Earth's magnetic field, aiding in absolute orientation tracking.

How Does an IMU Work in a 6DOF Mouse?

The IMU in your 6DOF mouse continuously measures its acceleration and rotation along various axes. This data is then processed by the mouse's microcontroller unit
(MCU) to determine the overall movement and orientation of the mouse.

Benefits of IMU in 6DOF Control:

● Intuitive Control: By detecting tilting and rolling motions of the filleted bottom of the mouse, the IMU allows for a more intuitive way to manipulate
objects in 3D space compared to traditional button clicks.
● 6DOF Movement: The combination of acceleration and rotation data from the IMU enables the mouse to translate user motions into 6 degrees of freedom:
○ 3 Linear movements: Forward/backward, left/right, and up/down (similar to traditional mice).

○ ]
3 Rotational movements: Roll (tilting the mouse), pitch (tilting the front/back), and yaw (rotating the mouse left/right).
IMU in 3D Modeling Space Mice:
IMU in Joystick Mice:
● Intuitive Control: By detecting tilting and rolling motions, the
IMU allows for a more natural way to manipulate objects in 3D ● Enhanced Joystick Control: The IMU can augment traditional
space compared to traditional button clicks. joystick controls by providing additional rotational data related to
● 6DOF Movement: The IMU translates user motions (tilting, tilting the joystick itself. This can offer finer control for camera
rolling) into 6 degrees of freedom: manipulation in games or 3D software.
○ 3 Linear movements (forward/back, left/right, up/down)
● Gesture Recognition (Potential): Advanced implementations
○ 3 Rotational movements (roll, pitch, yaw)
might use IMU data to recognize specific tilting gestures for
additional control functions within games or software.
Comparison of 3d mouse
Feature
3Dconnexion 3Dconnexion
3Dconnexion
SpaceNavigato Joystick Mouse
SpaceMouse SpaceNavigator
r Wireless Wireless
Pro Wireless

DPI, Interface Not Applicable (Space Mice don't Not Applicable, Wireless 1600, Wireless (2.4 GHz) 800-2400 Adjustable, Wired (USB)
use DPI), Wireless (RF) (RF)

Buttons 12 programmable buttons 8 programmable buttons 7 programmable buttons (including 12 programmable buttons
dedicated 3D modeling buttons) (including joystick)

Features 6-Degrees-of-Freedom (6DOF) 6DOF sensor, compact Ergonomic design, dedicated 3D Joystick for 3D manipulation,
sensor for intuitive 3D manipulation, design modeling buttons (rotate view, programmable buttons
customizable software zoom), tilt scroll wheel

Software ZBrush, Maya, Blender, SolidWorks, ZBrush, Maya, Blender, Limited software compatibility (may Limited software compatibility
Compatibility Rhino, Modo, NX, Inventor, Creo, SolidWorks, Rhino, Modo require button remapping) (may require button remapping)
SketchUp, Fusion 360 and many (limited functionality)
more

Reasons to Excellent for precise 3D Affordable option for basic Ergonomic design promotes joystick control for 3D
Buy manipulation, comfortable for 3D navigation, wireless comfort, dedicated 3D modeling manipulation, additional
extended use, highly customizable convenience buttons for efficiency programmable buttons
Orthographic view of the base
model without the rounded
bottom
Orthographic view of the base
model
Link to the fusion file: https://a360.co/3w8y865
Details left in the model

Dimension and placement of

scroll wheel

Dimension and placement of

side scroll wheel

Side button that has the function

of undo and redo

Placement of Button on the inner curve, to

activate the imu sensor and deactivate the
optical sensor. Imu sensor will read the 6dof,
while the button is being pressed

Imu sensor

Led sensor

Placement of imu sensor and the button that activates the imu
sensor’s inner components
Inner component and joinery fitting is inspired from logitech mx
master 3
logitech mx master 3
Inner component snaps and placements will be
taken from microsoft ergonomic mouse, because
of the similar build

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