Logitech 3D MOUSE & HEAD TRACKER Produkthandbuch
3D Mouse
& Head Tracker
Techical Reference Manuel
3D Mouse
Head Tracker
Logitech Inc., Fremont,CA 94555
©1992 by Logitech, Inc.All Rights Reserved.
Published 1992
Printed in the United States of America
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the
prior written consent of Logitech,Inc. (Logitech). Logitech has made every effort to ensure the
accuracy of this manual. However,Logitech makes no warranties with respect to this documentation
band disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.The
information in this document is subject to change without notice.Logitech assumes no responsibility
for any errors that may appear in this document.
Document: 620402-00 Rev B
Released: November 1992
Trademarks
IBM PC, XT,and AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machine Corp.
Intel is a registered trademark and 80286,80386,286, 386,and 486 are trademarks of Intel Corp.
Logitech is a trademark of Logitech, Inc.
Microsoft, MS,and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
StereoGraphics and Crystal Eyes are registered trademarks of StereoGraphics Corp.
All other trademarks are the sole property of their respective manufacturers.
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The software and associated documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use,
duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraphs
(c) (1) and (I) of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at
DFARS 252.227-7013
or subparagraphs (c) (1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at 48 CFR
52.227-19,as applicable. Contractor/manufacturer is Logitech Inc., 6505 Kaiser Drive,Fremont, CA
94555.
FCC Warning Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates,uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.This booklet,
#04-000-00345-4, is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,Washington, D.C.20402.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required to connect the device to
a personal computer or other Class B certified device.
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Information to User
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Hardware Warranty by Fakespace, Inc.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for ninety days from
the date of purchase.During this period, Fakespace will, at its sole option, replace or repair at no
charge the product which, in its opinion, is defective.
If the failed product has been modified without Fakespace’s written consent or if the failure is the
result of misuse,abuse,or misapplication, Fakespace has no obligation to repair or replace the failed
product.
Before returning a failed unit,the buyer must obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number by calling
Fakespace Product Support at (650) 688-1940. Fakespace cannot be held responsible for any
package returned without an RA number.
The buyer is responsible for packing the product properly for return shipment, and for the charges
to ship the product to Fakespace.Fakespace is responsible for charges to return the product to the
buyer.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE,THE HARDWARE AND ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN
MATERIALS (INCLUDINGTHE USER’S MANUAL) ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”WITHOUT WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EVEN IF LOGITECH HAS BEEN ADVISED OFTHAT PURPOSE.IN
NO EVENT WILL LOGITECH, INC.BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,INDIRECT,CONSEQUENTIAL, OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OFTHE USE OF OR INABILITYTO USE SUCH PRODUCT
EVEN IF LOGITECH HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOWTHE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES,SOTHE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.
Software Public Domain Statement
The following program files have been dedicated by Logitech to the public domain:
TEST3D.EXE,
SAMPLE.EXE, LOGIDRVR.C,LOGIDRVR.H, SIMPLE.C,and README.TXT. ACCORDINGLY,USE OF
THIS SOFTWARE IS AT THE SOLE RISK OFTHE USER, AND LOGITECH EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS
ANY LIABILITIES ARISING FROMTHE USE OF THESE PROGRAM FILES,INCLUDING,WITHOUT
OF LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY,
AND NONINFRINGEMENT OFTHIRD PARTY RIGHTS.
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Preface,ix
1 Introduction,1
System Features, 1
Basic System Components, 2
Basic 3D Mouse Components,2
Basic HeadTracker Components,3
Additional Components and Features, 3
2 Installation and Setup, 5
Connecting the Components,5
Arranging the Components,7
Arranging the 3D Mouse Components,7
Arranging the Head Tracker Components, 8
Custom HeadTracker Arrangements,8
Running the TEST3D Program,10
3 Component Description, 11
3D Mouse Transmitter, 11
3D Mouse Receiver, 12
Head Tracker Transmitter, 15
Head Tracker Receiver, 16
Control Unit, 16
Computer Cable,18
Power Supply, 18
Table of Contents
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Master/Slave Cable, 18
Audio Device (Optional),18
4 Multiple Control Unit Components,19
Connecting Multiple Control Units,20
Connecting Components to Multiple Control Units, 22
5 System Operation,23
3D Mode, 23
Coordinate System, 23
Right-Hand Rules, 24
Origin Points and Reference Axes,26
Positional X, Y,Z Data, 27
Orientation Data,28
Converting Euler’s Angles to Quaternions, 30
Converting Degrees to Radians, 31
Active Area,31
Resolution,32
Fringe Area and Out-of-Range Area,32
Tracking Speed, 35
Reporting Modes, 35
2D Mode, 36
Active Area,36
Resolution,36
Tracking Speed, 36
Reporting Mode, 36
Table of Contents
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6 Application Programming Interface,37
Control Unit Initialization,37
3D Mode, 38
Mouse Data Report Format,38
Data Format Restrictions,40
3D Mode Commands,40
2D Mode, 49
Reporting Data Formats,49
2D Mode Commands,52
7 Questions & Answers, 59
A 3D Mouse & HeadTracker Specifications, 61
B Creating a Custom Receiver, 69
Index, 71
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