Orbiting Mouse for CAD Tools

The Orbiting Mouse is the latest input device augmenting three-dimensional control in CAD, and its designer gave special consideration to user precision, ergonomic comfort, and operational efficiency. The main body details the design and implementation of such a device, which pairs an orbital control system with a triple-axis magnetometer, plus customizable function buttons targeting CAD applications. The proposed system greatly simplifies complex 3D manipulation, thus reducing fatigue as an interface integrates seamlessly with CAD applications in the industry. This proves to be an enlightening research study on architecture, application, and potential improvements with its application to contemporary digital design workflows.