DIY 3D Mouse

FabMouse project

Posted by René on March 21, 2014

In 2014, some of my students had to create a 3D input device. Their FabMouse is a 3D mouse that you can create with a 3D-printer and some basic electronics.

FabMouse

Our basic idea was to make a mouse which is not only usable for normal 2D interactions on a computer (like browsing, or using different programs). It should also be able to interact with 3D objects, which the user manipulates with a 3D software. When both these interaction techniques are combined, the user has a mouse suitable for all programs without changing devices, which costs time and could limit the concentration. Having this is mind, two aspects are of importance: The mouse housing and the hardware.

Build instructions

For more details, check out our project pages:

RWTH project page

instructable

Final Presentation

This video of the final presentation shows all details of the project: