3D Systems Touch Bedienungsanleitung
User Guide
Hands on design
Touch™
3D stylus
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COPYRIGHT 3
FCC NOTICE 3
COMPLIANCE 3
WARRANTY 3
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 3
1INTRODUCTION 4
2SAFETY 5
3TOUCH SETUP 6
WHAT'S INCLUDED 6
CONNECT THE TOUCH 6
4GETTING TO KNOW THE TOUCH 8
TOUCH COMPONENTS 8
LED (LIGHT) RING INDICATORS 8
5PROPER HANDLING AND POSITIONING 9
HANDLING THE TOUCH DEVICE 9
HANDLING THE STYLUS 10
6USING THE TOUCH DEVICE 12
WORKING IN 3D SPACE 12
PHYSICAL LIMITS OF THE DEVICE 12
MOVING WITH THE STYLUS 12
7REGISTER AND ACTIVATION 15
REGISTER YOUR TOUCH DEVICE 15
REGISTER, ACTIVATE AND START USING CUBIFY SCULPT 15
REGISTER, ACTIVATE AND START USING GEOMAGIC SCULPT 15
8FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 16
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COPYRIGHT
©2014. 3D Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. The content of this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change
without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by 3D Systems, Inc. This document is copyrighted and contains
proprietary information that is the property of 3D Systems, Inc. Touch, 3D Systems, and the 3D Systems logo are registered
trademarks, and Touch is a trademark, of 3D Systems, Inc. Use of the Cubify.com website constitutes acceptance of its Terms of
Service and Privacy Policy. Any names, places, and/or events in this publication are not intended to correspond or relate in any way
to individuals, groups or associations. Any similarity or likeness of the names, places, and/or events in this publication to those of any
individual, living or dead, place, event, or that of any group or association is purely coincidental and unintentional.
FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class “B” digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at their expense.
COMPLIANCE
This equipment conforms with International Electric Committee (IEC) 60950-1, EN 55022, EN55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, and
EN 60950 and meets the requirements of the applicable EC directives.
WARRANTY
No warranties of any kind are created or extended by this publication. 3D Systems warrants that the Touch haptic device will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship, during the applicable warranty period, when used under the normal conditions described
in the documentation provided to you, including the respective User Guide. 3D Systems will promptly repair or replace the Touch, if
required, to make it free of defects during the warranty period. This warranty excludes repairs required during the warranty period
because of abnormal use or conditions (such as riots, oods, misuse, neglect or improper service by anyone except 3D Systems or its
authorized service provider). The warranty period for the Touch is twelve (12) months and shall start the date Your device is purchased.
For consumers who are covered by consumer protection laws or regulations in their country of purchase or, if different, their country
of residence, the benets conferred by our standard warranty are in addition to, and operate concurrently with, all rights and remedies
conveyed by such consumer protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to these additional rights.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY PROVIDED FOR THE TOUCH 3D DEVICE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED
BY LAW, 3D SYSTEMS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES FOR THE TOUCH 3D DEVICE AND EACH OF ITS
COMPONENTS, WHETHER THOSE WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR INTENDED OR PARTICULAR PURPOSES.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
3D SYSTEMS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (SUCH AS
LOSS OF PROFIT OR EMPLOYEE’S TIME) REGARDLESS OF THE REASON. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY AND/OR
OBLIGATIONS OF 3D SYSTEMS ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE, LEASE, LICENSE AND/OR USE OF THE EQUIPMENT BY
YOU OR OTHERS EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE TOUCH 3D DEVICE.
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1 INTRODUCTION
The Touch 3D stylus is the rst-ever haptic consumer 3D stylus for intuitive 3D sculpting and design, with instant force feedback that
mimics the sense of physical touch. Touch works with 3Ds’ Cubify Sculpt and Geomagic Sculpt, powerful virtual sculpting tools that
transforms 3D modeling from a complex, skills-centric design experience to a simple, easy sculpting delight for students, designers, and
hobbyists alike.
The Touch 3D stylus features, include:
• Ergonomic design and compact footprint
• 6-degree-of-freedom positional sensing
• 3-degree-of-freedom force feedback
• Two integrated momentary stylus switches
• Magnetic stylus-docking inkwell
• USB 2.0 full-speed interface plug-n-play
• Made of metal components and injection-molded plastics
• Instructional LEDs in base and gimbal
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2 SAFETY
WARNING: INDICATES SOMETHING MAY HAPPEN THAT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF DATA, DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, OR
COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Follow all safety rules in this section and observe all cautions and warnings in this guide.
• Hardware usage guidelines are provided to assist you in protecting the effectiveness and life of the device. They are not intended as
recommendations for the prevention of repetitive stress injury, carpal tunnel syndrome or any other conditions, injuries or disorders; users
should consult their own physicians. By using the Touch device, you acknowledge and agree that 3D Systems shall have no liability for
any disorder, condition or injury arising from any use of the device.
• Do not open the Touch device. Attempting to open or repair the device by anyone other than a certied authorized service center voids
the manufacturer warranty and hardware maintenance contract. There are no serviceable components in the Touch device or power
supply. Return to 3D for servicing.
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3 TOUCH SETUP
In this section you will setup the Touch device and plug in the cables.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Included in the box:
• Touch 3D stylus
• Power cord
• Power supply
• USB cable
• Quick Start Guide
CONNECT THE TOUCH
1. Carefully remove the Touch and cables from the box.
2. Position the Touch device in your workspace, using both hands to grasp the base of the device.
NOTE: See “Handling the Touch Device” on page 9 for instructions on how to handle the device to reduce the risk of
damage.
3. Insert the smaller end of the USB cable into the Touch device, then connect the larger end of the USB cable into the USB port on
your computer.
4. Plug the power cord into the power supply.
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5. Plug the power cord into an available outlet (for 110V the outlet must be rated for at least 2 Amps, for 220V: 1 Amp). The Green
status light on the power supply indicates that it is working correctly.
6. Plug the power supply connector into the back of the Touch device.
7. Make sure that the LEDs ring at the base is lit Blue. Blue indicates the Touch has power. If it is not, check all of the connections. If
the problem continues, contact 3D Systems customer support.
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4 GETTING TO KNOW THE TOUCH
TOUCH COMPONENTS
The picture below labels the parts of the Touch device.
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LED ring indicator
Inkwell
Stylus
Arm
Elbow
USB Connection
Orb
LED (LIGHT) RING INDICATORS
The LED ring at the base of the Touch will display a different color light depending on the status of the Touch.
• Blue - indicates that the power is on
• White - indicates that the Touch is calibrated or the stylus is sitting in the inkwell
• Green - indicates that the stylus is out of the inkwell and is active within an application
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5 PROPER HANDLING AND POSITIONING
HANDLING THE TOUCH DEVICE
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WARNING: LIFTING THE TOUCH DEVICE IMPROPERLY MAY DAMAGE IT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE, PLEASE
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
Lifting the device: To properly lift the device grasp the base of the Touch unit on both sides and lift as shown in the image below. DO
NOT lift by grabbing the stylus or arm. Lifting the unit by the stylus or arm could result in severe damage to the device.
Position hands to securely lift the device.
Protecting the device from damage: It is best to place the device rmly on the desktop and away from edges to reduce the risk of
damage from a direct, unintentional elbow hit.
To reduce the risk of damage, keep the device out of the way. Pay extra attention if the stylus is stored in the inkwell.
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HANDLING THE STYLUS
The correct way to hold the stylus: Grasp the stylus as you would a pen or pencil. Holding the stylus at the bottom, closer to the orb.
Lifting the stylus out of the inkwell: Grasp the stylus and lift up to disengage as shown below in the image on the left. Do NOT
attempt to pull the stylus straight out as shown on the right.
Calibrating the device: The Touch may need to be recalibrated from time to time, particularly if it has lost power or has been moved.
To calibrate the device, place the stylus in the inkwell and start your application. The LED ring at the base of the Touch device will be lit
White when the device is properly calibrated.
Storing the stylus: After the device is calibrated, the stylus may be kept in the inkwell or left resting on the desk. Storing the stylus in
the inkwell might increase the risk that the device will be knocked over or that the stylus will be damaged.
The stylus does not need to be stored in the inkwell.
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