Making a cheap, open source 3D space mouse with Arduino and 3D printing *V2 out*

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At times this project was fun, and other times it was hell. Ultimately, by building on the fantastic work of others, we have an emulated Spacemouse that can be made for $20 of parts, thanks to Arduino and 3D printing. My version is a little bigger than I expected, so maybe a V2 is on the cards.

Thanks to Shiura and all of the other contributors to this great project.

My Spacemouse remix on Printables. V2 is out and much smaller: https://www.printables.com/model/864950-open-source-spacemouse-space-mushroom-remix

0:00 Introduction

0:55 What is a space mouse?
3DConnexion SpaceMouse: https://3dconnexion.com/au/spacemouse/
3DConnexion video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CB0D-z47yE

1:39 Available DIY options
OS3M by Colton Baldridge: https://hackaday.io/project/187172-os3m-mouse
Orbium by FaqTotum: https://www.printables.com/model/132522-orbion-3d-space-mouse-diy
Space Mushroom by shiura: https://www.printables.com/model/353764-space-mushroom-full-6-dofs-space-mouse

2:46 My frustrating journey
Thingiverse comments: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5739462/comments
Instructables page: https://www.instructables.com/Space-Mushroom-Full-6-DOFs-Controller-for-CAD-Appl/
4 joystick remix by fdmakara: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5817728
UFO style remix by 3dtombud: https://www.printables.com/model/749446-space-mushroom-remix-ufo-style-knob-with-led-light

5:29 My final version

6:09 Required hardware

6:43 Printed parts

7:26 Core assembly

8:20 Wiring
Crimping guide video: https://youtu.be/GZOh1NzqzzU

9:39 Preparing a custom Arduino board to emulate a SpaceMouse

10:41 Arduino sketch uploading and debugging

13:23 Remaining assembly

15:28 Usage and evaluation

16:29 Conclusion

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