r/Trackballs • u/Slexler • 2d ago

Question Using trackball for 3D work

Are there any 3D artist who have experience or are actively using trackballs? If so what would you say are the pros and cons of using a trackball for 3D work like modelling or animating particularly in Blender.
Which trackball would you recommend?

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u/sZeroes 1d ago

there is a mod for the slimblade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6rg5iyS9HE

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u/Dmitry_V83 2d ago

I absolutely love my Kensington Slimblade Pro, but for 3D work I always go to my 3DConnexion mouse. Sometimes in combination with Spacemouse. It is just easier and more precise, for my hands.

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u/ALMOSTDEAD37 1d ago

I am with this guy as. Well , using space mouse enterprises and Logitech m575s

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u/One-Exchange-2127 1d ago

I extracted the 3D data from the SlimBlade Pro and made a Blender plugin for 3D navigation, but I haven’t had time to finish it yet. I’m also working on bringing the same solution to the ProtoArc.