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The SpaceNavigator works with SL's flycam mode using the latest 3DConnexion driver. See the [[Flycam]] wiki page for detailed instructions.
The SpaceNavigator works with SL's flycam mode using the latest 3DConnexion driver. See the [[Flycam]] wiki page for detailed instructions.


== See also ==
== Related resources ==
* '''[[Video_Tutorials#SPACENAVIGATOR|SPACENAVIGATOR video tutorials by Torley]]''' - The "watermelon guru" presents a special mixed-reality demo just minutes after opening the box! Covers the basics, the 3 modes, advanced customization, and more.
* Can't get it to work? Install the drivers and [http://www.3dconnexion.com/docs/QSG_English.pdf calibrate]. In Second Life, make sure to do this:
** Go to Edit menu > Preferences > Input & Camera tab.
** Click "Joystick Setup" and click "Enable Joystick" in the upper-left. If it's grayed-out, make sure your SN is connected properly


SpaceNavigator is not known to work with the Second Life Linux client. See [http://jira.secondlife.com/browse/VWR-5297 VWR-5297] and [http://www.3dconnexion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2050 3DConnexion forum post].
* Consult the [http://www.3dconnexion.com/docs/10b.php official documentation] (obvious yet true).


[http://www.orderedbytes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1659&sid=2be21da3a813682555d2a6b3b4f843d7 A solution for Mac] (April 07)
* Join an inworld group like "3DConnexion Space Cadets" to chat with other SN fans.


[http://forums.secondlife.com/showthread.php?t=193573&highlight=space%20navigator SL forum thread] (restricted access)
* You can also ask on [http://forums.secondlife.com our forums] and [http://forums.secondlife.com/search.php?query=SpaceNavigator see existing matches for "SpaceNavigator"].


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6DOF Six degrees of freedom (wikipedia)]
* Interested in the more technical aspects? Join [[SLDev]] and ask there.


[[User:Tenebrous Pau|Tenebrous Pau]] has had success using the SpaceNavigator in conjunction with a community-provided driver (which makes the SpaceNavigator appear to Windows like a Game Controller).  
=== Bugs ===
* Experiencing a bug? See if it's already been reported or fixed @ {{jira|VWR-6363}}.


* [http://www.3dconnexion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1153 The RBC9 driver], a community-provided joystick driver for SpaceNavigator (March 07). '''Note:''' The RBC9 driver is not needed to make the SpaceNavigator work with SL; just use the latest 3DConnexion driver.
* SpaceNavigator doesn't work with the Linux viewer. See {{jira|VWR-5297}} and [http://www.3dconnexion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2050 this 3DConnexion forum post].
 
* A [http://teneverse.blogspot.com/2007/07/blog-post.html blog post with recommended settings for the RBC9 driver]
 
* A [http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gfUAyGR5nNs demonstration video]
 
* A relevant [http://www.3dconnexion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=538 3dconnexion forum post]
 
 
Note: Tenebrous Pau reports that as of Second Life 1.20.0 84432 (possibly earlier), the SL viewer has built in support for the SpaceNavigator, including controlling your avatar, manipulating objects in build mode, and using the flycam.  This works for him on Vista 32-bit, with the latest 3DConnexion drivers (no need for RBC9).
Update: It also works with Vista 64-bit. (Domchi Underwood)
 
Some links pertaining to this:
 
* [http://www.3dconnexion.com/news/press/040308_secondlife.php Press release from 3Dconnexion] - "3Dconnexion 3D Mice Coming To Second Life"
 
* [http://www.3dconnexion.com/solutions/secondlife.php A video by Beast Linden] - Demonstrates controlling your avatar, build mode, and flycam


[[Category:Feature Requests]]
[[Category:Feature Requests]]

Revision as of 07:16, 26 July 2008

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What is it?

The 3DConnexion SpaceNavigator is a 3D mouse with 6 degrees of freedom which can be used in conjunction with Second Life's Flycam mode. It's officially supported from version 1.20 and up.

Setting up the SpaceNavigator for use with SL's flycam mode

The SpaceNavigator works with SL's flycam mode using the latest 3DConnexion driver. See the Flycam wiki page for detailed instructions.

Related resources

  • Can't get it to work? Install the drivers and calibrate. In Second Life, make sure to do this:
    • Go to Edit menu > Preferences > Input & Camera tab.
    • Click "Joystick Setup" and click "Enable Joystick" in the upper-left. If it's grayed-out, make sure your SN is connected properly
  • Join an inworld group like "3DConnexion Space Cadets" to chat with other SN fans.
  • Interested in the more technical aspects? Join SLDev and ask there.

Bugs

  • Experiencing a bug? See if it's already been reported or fixed @ VWR-6363.
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