akg@mdavcr.UUCP (Alastair Geis) (08/29/90)
I would like to obtain some information on 3 coordinate (3D) input devices that I can hook up to my Sun4 to use along with my StereoGraphics Corporation "CrystalEyes". I am particularly interested in: - 3D input devices which can be used as pointer devices (mice) eg: A standard 3 button mouse with a Z coordinate thumb wheel. - documentation on detailed interfacing information and device usage - Vendor/Supplier information (local Distributors) along with any price information available - if free loaners are available or if trials/demos can be arranged - if the SpaceBall by Spatial Systems can be used as a mouse pointer device as well as for 3D input - any detailed articles/papers discussing various 3D input devices - 3D test/demo programs which could receive input from different 3D input devices I am NOT really interested the glove technologies such as: - The DataGlove by VPL Research - The PowerGlove by Nintendo Please send me any helpful information directly via e-mail or send it to me at the address below. If I get a large number of responses I will post a summary of the information obtained. Thanks, Alastair Geis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alastair Geis MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates Ltd. akg%mda.ca@wimsey.bc.ca 13800 Commerce Parkway uunet!van-bc!mdavcr!akg Richmond, B.C Canada V6V 2J3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Alastair Geis MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates Ltd. akg%mda.ca@wimsey.bc.ca 13800 Commerce Parkway uunet!van-bc!mdavcr!akg Richmond, B.C Canada V6V 2J3