[comp.graphics] Request for 3D Input Device Info

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

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    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
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    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