SpaceNavigator

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.

How do I make it 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.
• Confirm Preferences and click OK.
  • Avatar mode - Move the SpaceNavigator cap. You should see your avatar move around.
  • Flycam mode - Press the left SN button, and move the SN to control your camera. (Note that tiny white "Flycam" text no longer appears in the lower-right.)
  • Build mode - Rez an object, and while it's selected, twist the SN. You should see the object spin.

• Watch video tutorials to learn more (these were filmed in an earlier version of Second Life, so some details have changed since then):

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Related resources

• Consult the official documentation (obvious yet true).

• Join an inworld group like "3DConnexion Space Cadets" to chat with other SN fans.

• You can also ask on our forums and see existing matches for "SpaceNavigator".

• Interested in the more technical aspects? Join SLDev and ask there.

• Demo video by Beast Linden.

Bugs

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

• SpaceNavigator doesn't work with the Linux viewer. See VWR-5297 and this 3DConnexion forum post.