Spaceball in SolidWorks

[Cammotion]

Can anyone tell me how to get a spaceball to work in Solidworks? I know there's a download specifically for SW on the 3D Connexion site, and I have it, but I still haven't figured how to get the spaceball to work. I works for Surfcam. I have a 4000 FLX with the appropriate drivers from 3d Connexion. Thanks,

Bill

[MadMax]

Install the drivers. Click Tools:Add ins

Click on your spaceball controller options.

Gotta say I love my SpaceBall.

[strat]

must say i picked up one of those also got it from a surplus house still in great shape paid $5 for it

[rkremser]

no chance they had any more for $5 I can't believe the price, what model was it?

[dmealer]

I have a 4000 FLX and it works wonders in Solidworks and does decent in MasterCam.
I got mine brand new off Ebay for $125.00

[dmealer]

If you know someone with a student ID, you can go here and get a new 5000 for $199.00
http://www.journeyed.com/itemDetail.asp?T1=31886423

[griffithbuilt]

you can get the new spacepilot (i've seen that thing in person and it is a MONSTER!) at journeyed for about $300 also.

Backordered, mine should be here shortly after the 15th!

Jason

[Cammotion]

I finally ended up getting a 4000 FLX on eBay for around $125. I works well. I see that the newer USB spaceballs are going for over $300. Is there any great advantage(s) to them?

Bill

[dmealer]

Bill,
I think the only difference is they improved some minor sensitivity issues. Also, beware, there is no such thing as a USB 4000. If you see someone advertizing a 4000 flx USB,
they are lying. Only 5000's have the USB option. I read on connexion's site or a related site that they produced a bunch of USB 4000's and they had a serious flaw. Someone stole them before they could be destroyed, and has been selling them on online auctions.

Regards,
Dalen

[Cammotion]

Dalen, thanks for the heads up. I haven't seen any USB 4000's on eBay yet, but I probably don't need a USB spaceball anyway. The 4000 FLX works great. Both Solidworks and Surfcam like it!

Bill

Originally Posted by dmealer Bill, I think the only difference is they improved some minor sensitivity issues. Also, beware, there is no such thing as a USB 4000. If you see someone advertizing a 4000 flx USB, they are lying. Only 5000's have the USB option. I read on connexion's site or a related site that they produced a bunch of USB 4000's and they had a serious flaw. Someone stole them before they could be destroyed, and has been selling them on online auctions. Regards, Dalen