VaM SpaceMouse Plugin

VaM SpaceMouse Plugin is a two-component solution that enables 3DConnexion SpaceMouse devices to control camera, object and manipulation gizmo movement in VirtAMate (VaM).

Components:

1. SpaceMouse Bridge (External Application)

Standalone Windows application that interfaces with SpaceMouse hardware. Captures 6-degrees-of-freedom data (translation X/Y/Z, rotation X/Y/Z). Normalises raw sensor values to -1.0 to +1.0 range. Real-time status display with data visualisation. Compact interface for monitoring.

2. VaM Plugin

Reads SpaceMouse data at 60fps. Provides two control modes: Camera navigation and Gizmo manipulation. Orbit mode for rotating around selected objects. Extensive customisation: axis inversion, sensitivity scaling, deadzone control. Position save/load system for camera bookmarking. Real-time status feedback and data freshness validation.

Key Features

Professional 6DOF navigation similar to CAD software. Pre-assigned middle mouse button for mode switching. Automatic data staleness detection. No external dependencies beyond standard Windows APIs. Full documentation included.

Target Use Case

Professional 3D scene navigation and object manipulation in VirtAMate using industry-standard SpaceMouse hardware.