Spatial Freedom
astroid Wrist Pad2D Scroll-hatProgrammable Function ButtonsSpatial Ball Sensor

 

 

astroid

The astroid is the first product using the Orion? technology, a new high precision, 6th generation technology with roots going back to the 1980s. Precision non-contact optical sensors deliver excellent responsiveness.

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What is an astroid?

The astroid has a ball that you lightly push, pull and twist with your fingertips in any 3D direction to move a 3D computer graphic object around with complete spatial freedom on the screen.

Why do I need one?

The astroid will revolutionize the way you work. It complements the keyboard and mouse, eliminating many inefficient and repetitive mouse clicks. The Astroid provides the ability to naturally manipulate 3D designs just as you would move a physical object. The astroid drives your 3D design, unleashing the full power of your software. This generates up to 50% efficiency improvements, significantly reduces fatigue, thus keeping you in the design zone. Eight programmable buttons place routine macros and functions at your fingertips. (depends on application)

Who can benefit from an astroid?

Precursors to the astroid were first introduced in 1987. Now over 250,000 3D CAD engineers and designers have embraced the technology. Aerospace and automotive businesses like Airbus, Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, Ford, and General Motors plus many smaller businesses and individuals are reaping the benefits that the Astroid can now offer at an affordable price.

Why "Astroid"?

An astroid is a mathematical curve created by rolling a smaller circle inside a larger one. The circle-in-circle reflects the sphere-in-sphere design of the astroid. The word ?astroid? is also an acronym for:

A Spatial Translate/Rotate Orb Input Device

Another way to remember the spelling is
ASTRO Input Device


 

Front View   Side View   Bottom View   Back View

Features
  • 1. Wrist Pad
    Comfortably supports
    your wrist

  • 2. Programmable
    Function Buttons

    Customize each of the
    eight buttons to accelerate
    frequent operations
    (depends on application)

  • 3. Spatial Ball Sensor
    Move 3D objects around
    with ease by lightly pushing
    and twisting the ball

  • 4. 2D Scroll Hat
    Provides smooth scroll
    functionality in all supported
    applications by simply pushing
    the hat up and down and side to
    side. It works like the scroll wheel
    on a mouse but in 2D

 

System Requirements
  • Microsoft Windows XP®
  • Microsoft Windows XP® x64
  • Microsoft Windows Vista®
  • Microsoft Windows Vista® x64
  • USB port (1.1 or 2.0)

Supported CAD programs

In Development
  • PTC Pro/ENGINEER® Wildfire 3.0 4.0 5.0
    In Beta 


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Specifications

astroid 6000
Advanced 6 degrees-of-freedom optical sensor

Sensitivity Adjustable
Buttons Eight programmable
Scrolling 2D Scroll hat
Interface USB 2.0
Dimensions 148 x 202 x 70mm
(5.8? x 8.0? x 2.8?) (WxLxH)
Compliance FCC, CE, C-tick
Warranty 12 Months

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