spacemouse
The premium Open Source alternative to 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse
🎯 Best for:Makers and budget-conscious 3D designers
What is spacemouse?
Replaces expensive commercial 3D navigation controllers with a DIY HID-compliant hardware device. Utilizes an Arduino Pro Micro and dual analog joysticks to provide 6-DOF control in CAD environments.
Tech Stack
C++3D Modeling & Animation
Why spacemouse?
- • Low-cost BOM
- • HID-based driverless compatibility
- • Fully customizable button mapping
Limitations
- • Requires soldering skills
- • No professional ergonomic casing
- • Manual calibration needed
5/20/2026
Last Update
0
Forks
0
Issues
Unknown
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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