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/8649...

0:00 Introduction

0:55 What is a space mouse?
3DConnexion SpaceMouse: https://3dconnexion.com/au/spacemouse/
3DConnexion video:    • 3Dconnexion Product Line  

1:39 Available DIY options
OS3M by Colton Baldridge: https://hackaday.io/project/187172-os...
Orbium by FaqTotum: https://www.printables.com/model/1325...
Space Mushroom by shiura: https://www.printables.com/model/3537...

2:46 My frustrating journey
Thingiverse comments: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:573...
Instructables page: https://www.instructables.com/Space-M...
4 joystick remix by fdmakara: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:581...
UFO style remix by 3dtombud: https://www.printables.com/model/7494...

5:29 My final version

6:09 Required hardware

6:43 Printed parts

7:26 Core assembly

8:20 Wiring
Crimping guide video:    • Guide to crimp connectors on 3D print...  

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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