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I think i see a lot less good than bad about the rendering. It seems like a bare-bones, hobbled version of devices seen in state-of-the-art science labs and 3D modelling studios. Unfortunately, I don't even know what to call them. Hopefully you are more familiar with those than I, but their most apparent advantage over your design is greater freedom of articulation.<br><br>

Something tells me that a single elbow joint is entirely insufficient in applications where precision is of concern. Additionally, the fact that it mounts below ones hand means that it is likely to get in the way of itself. It looks like for proof of concept, all you need is to take a desk lamp off of its arm stand and put a remote sensor in its place.<br><br>

Like the devices that I mentioned initially, I would implement a vertical mount, offset from the 3D workspace, and an arm or arms with several articulating joints. I imagine that the types of joints used have very significant implications for balancing flexibility with stability and would need to be chosen wisely.<br><br>

A 3D mouse would be unwieldy unless it could move in any direction with invariable resistance while able to maintain its position until enough force causes it to move. Otherwise, I think that comparable precision could be affected just as well by a remote sensor.</div>

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<div class="quote-block">I have come up with a most basic version of the idea to convey its' use</div>

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Thank you for your reply. At this point in time, it is not important HOW to get a 3D mouse to work correctly but, if anyone even cares to have a 3D mouse. This again is the absolute most basic design concept needed to convey an idea. The goal was to provide enough information for someone to get it and no more.<br><br>

This is exactly what I am looking for however:

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<div class="quote-block">A 3D mouse would be unwieldy unless it could move in any direction with invariable resistance while able to maintain its position until enough force causes it to move. Otherwise, I think that comparable precision could be affected just as well by a remote sensor.</div>

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I just wish someone would actually take my survey.... <img alt="frown.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.overclock.net/images/smilies/frown.gif">