MicroScribe® G2LX
Desktop Digitizing System
6 Degrees of Freedom

In developing the MicroScribe G2 system, it was Immersion’s goal to provide graphic artists, animators, video game developers, industrial designers, engineers, and scientists a 3D digitizer with the best combination of functionality and affordability. The result is a highly refined product that looks and feels at home on the desktop while providing the performance of a precision industrial instrument. The USB port provides both a high speed data connection and power for the system, producing a highly portable digitizing solution when combined with a laptop computer. The MicroScribe G2 system is constructed from the highest quality components using precise aluminum housings, lightweight graphite links, and state-of-the-art electronics to provide years of trouble-free digitizing. The mechanical arm is carefully counter-balanced to allow effortless manipulation.

The Fastest Way to Create in 3D, MicroScribe technology provides a fast, reliable, and easy-to-use method for creating accurate 3D computer models. Just trace over the contours of a physical object and build complex 3D datasets in a matter of minutes. MicroScribe systems work with physical objects of any shape, size, and material. A variety of software packages provide the solutions you need to get up and running in no time.

Software Support

To take advantage of MicroScribe technology, you can either use a dedicated digitizing software application or use one of many software drivers that link the MicroScribe G2 system to existing 3D graphics applications. Each of these options allows you to create complex 3D models using points, lines, polygons, splines, NURBS, or other standard geometric entities. Graphical datasets can be saved as dxf, IGES, obj, txt, 3ds, and nearly any other file format your software can export. You can even use the MicroScribe G2 system to control camera views, set light source locations, and define animation trajectories in real-time.

Compatible Software

3D Modeling/Animation/Rendering
Software

• 3ds max
• Maya
• LightWave 3D
• Form Z
• Autodesk VIZ

CAD/CAM/Inspection Software

• SolidWorks
• Mastercam
• Pro/ENGINEER
• CADKEY
• AutoCAD
• Rhino 3D
• solidThinking
• Delcam PowerSHAPE

Immersion Software

• MicroScribe Utility Software
• Software Development Kit (PC and Mac)

Specifications

Workspace:
MicroScribe G2 50” sphere
MicroScribe G2X 50” sphere
MicroScribe G2L 66” sphere
MicroScribe G2LX 66” sphere

Accuracy (100 point ANSI sphere):
MicroScribe G2 0.015” (0.38 mm)
MicroScribe G2X 0.009” (0.23 mm)
MicroScribe G2L 0.017” (0.43 mm)
MicroScribe G2LX 0.012” (0.30 mm)

Footprint: 6” x 6”

Interface: RS-232 / USB 1.1

Requirements:
Available serial or USB port on any PC or
USB port on any Mac

Versatile Base:
Sits on a desk, mounts on a tripod, or
attaches to any surface.

Price also includes MicroScribe Utility Software. A $250 Value!

MicroScribe Utility Software

MicroScribe Utility Software is a companion program for Immersion MicroScribe Desktop Digitizing Systems. It allows the MicroScribe to be used for 2D or 3D data acquisition within programs that do not provide native support for this.

This stand-alone application runs simultaneously with other Windows programs. Instead of manually typing in point data, use MicroScribe Utility Software to record XYZ coordinates from the MicroScribe by emulating keyboard input. Compatible Windows (98, NT, 2000, ME and XP) programs can then capture these emulated keystrokes where 3D point data is entered.

MicroScribe Utility Software supports:

AutoCAD
AutoCAD Mechanical
CADKEY
Excel
Inventor
Mastercam
Mechanical Desktop
Notepad
Pro/ENGINEER
Softimage|XSI
Studio Tools
SURFCAM
Word

And many others...

MicroScribe Utility Software offers many features including:

• The ability to author custom format strings and save them
• A custom reference feature allows users to define the origin and direction of the X and Y-axes within the physical workspace
• Scan Planes allow data collection on planes that 'slice' through objects
• An Auto Scan feature allows users to capture data at defined intervals of time or distance
• Ability to store up to four custom tip profiles per device at any one time
• Compatible with both MicroScribe 3D, G2, and MX products

Additional software required:

A Windows-based modeling program that accepts X,Y,Z coordinates as text entered through the keyboard, or applications that accepts numerical values via keyboard entry such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Notepad, etc.

Manufacturer: Immersion Corporation

Platforms: Windows 98/NT/2000/Me/XP