Space Mouse For Fusion 360 Using Magnets (DIY) 3D Printer Model

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Summary

Github: https://github.com/sb-ocr/diy-spacemouse
Instructables: https://geni.us/8WRTVZ1

This project originated from my curiosity about CAD input devices. I realized that I was struggling to remember navigation combos in Fusion 360 whenever I switched workstations. Having never used a Space mouse before, I decided to explore the possibility of creating a similar device using only the parts I already had on hand.

To make the 3-axis joystick, I used a low-resolution magnetometer and neodymium magnets mounted on a spring system directly inspired form the real 3D connexion Space Mouse. Currently, the device emulates the mouse and keyboard to execute the orbit and pan functions within Fusion 360. There are also two shortcut buttons — one for the home view and another for fitting to the screen.

Base_bottom.stl 321.3KB
Base_middle_plate.stl 171.8KB
Base_top.stl 1002.8KB
Buttons.stl 177.4KB
Knob.stl 330.9KB
Stem_bottom.stl 106.2KB
Stem_middle.stl 200.8KB
Stem_top.stl 251.6KB