CadMouse Pro Wireless

I bought the CadMousePro wireless to use principally in Blender. Apart from Blender, my Apple mouse works adequately elsewhere. I bought this for two reasons: the middle mouse button and the scroll wheel. Try finding a mouse with a middle mouse button—not many out there. While Blender can be set up to work with a mouse without mmb there is more advantage to having it. The CadMouse scroll is better than other scroll wheels. I use this together with a SpaceMouse also sold by Connexxion and together the control they give in the Blender 3D environment is phenomenal.While this mouse is more expensive than most it does work better than most. I bought this particular one principally because the quality of the SpaceMouse made me believe this mouse would be of similar quality, which I think it is. I bought this through Amazon from Motion Media. Motion Media is a great company and I have bought things from them before. The only con in all this is this mouse is too expensive nevertheless I will probably buy another if it fails in some way.

The cad mouse pro is too large for my style of using a mouse. I called 3dconnexion and expressed my dissatisfaction with the ergonomic design of the pro model. They listened and sent me the cadmouse. It is smaller and fits into my hand better. With the smaller size, I have more of my hand on the desktop which allows better precision in my cad program. I can bridge the mouse with my hand and control the movement with much more precision. Overall the mouse is awesome. It rolls smoothly and when I push the center button down, the screen doesn't jump when I release it. Best mouse by far that I have used. It's worth the price.

Note: I'm running this under Windows 10, mostly in SolidWorks. The software did lag a bit behind in not showing it as what I presume was its internal code name, but that has been corrected.This is the mouse I've wanted to exist for years, and someone finally made it!I had previously tried the non-pro wireless version and it was just too small for extended use for me. (I have giant hands, so ymmv on that.) This one does fit my hands nicely. A 5'2" female coworker had no complaints about it being too big for her hands when she was using it at one point, though it may have been at the edge for her.The mouse itself has a nice solid feel to it, with satisfyingly clicky (but not obnoxiously so) buttons, and a decent heft.They are available in a left handed version as well, which is cool.Battery life is great. I charged it overnight the first thing I got it, and have been using it upwards of 12 hours a day for the last two months and it is still going strong. Connecting via Bluetooth was simple and I haven't had any issues with it dropping or lagging.The middle mouse button separate from the scroll wheel is amazing. No accidental scroll-zooming when you're trying to rotate! (You can still click the scroll wheel--by default both middle and wheel clicks behave identically, but they can be separately mapped in software.) The scroll wheel has a nice feel to it. Very subtle detents and the resolution of the steps are well calibrated. It doesn't have the auto-clutch "Hyperscroll" wheel that I liked from the Logitech MX Master (my go-to mouse before these came out) but it replicates the fast scroll functionality in software with an inertial "flick."Nice big (teflon? UHMW?) pads on the bottom, and the optical sensor seems to be resistant to picking up crud. None of my dog's super-fine fluff coat has made its way into the sensor yet, which has been an issue for me with other mice in the past. Tracks well on all sorts of surfaces, from mouse pads to lab benches to airline trays to the top of my leg (while wearing jeans).The software under Windows 10 isn't perfect, but generations ahead of every other mouse configuration software I've encountered. Better yet, no grey text on black windows and no gratuitous RGB LEDs to turn off! Default settings are pretty good, changing those defaults are painless, and they clearly have people who use the software providing input on the extensive built-in options. Literally hundreds of pre-made selections, intelligently organized, for SolidWorks alone. I haven't looked in-depth at the options available for other CAD programs but if they're anything like the SW offering you won't be disappointed.The travel case is a nice addition at this price point, and seems decently sturdy. It lives in my travel bag.I have put several of the wired version of this mouse at various workstations at my job, but the wireless version has continued to improve on the already great experience.The only very minor complaints I have: There isn't a space inside the travel case for the USB receiver dongle or the charging cable, nor is there a slot in the mouse for the receiver--a particularly strange oversight for a device that seems to have gotten such meticulous attention to its design.

I've experienced the CadMouse Pro Wired model, having gone through four of them before each needing replaced after about 6-11 months. I am now using this CadMouse Pro Wireless, also my fourth CadMouse, and I'm seeing similar issues with malfunctioning buttons but now with added poor battery performance. As much as I love its features, comfort, design, and performance, the persistent button and battery problems are frustrating. Despite the hassle, I've purchased a total of seven of these mice, even received one as a replacement under a warranty, hoping for the issues to be fixed, but they resurface with each new unit. I've tried buying ones direct and via various vendors trying to get one that would at least last a few years to no avail. At this point, I'm contemplating whether to stick with the CadMouse or explore other brands, or even attempt to modify the inside components. In conclusion, while the mouse is excellent for CAD/BIM and even gaming, it's unlikely to remain trouble-free beyond 6-12 months (with 11 months being the longest working period I experienced).

Nice features for CAD but takes a little getting used to.

Excellent addition to my desk. Great quality in materials, size, and weight. The batteries last forever. I am a full time CAD and 3D modeling student so it is used all day throughout the week. I have had it about three months and only charged it once. The cable connection for the charger is very high quality, the programable buttons and software is very easy and very convenient as well. Great product. In fact, this purchase had inspired three more products from this company and I love everyone one of them. Highly recommend.

Great mouse for CAD users. Connects via Bluetooth and included USB receiver. Switch on the bottom let’s you select the mode. Need to install the 3D Connexion Software that allows you to program buttons for each program you run. Pairs well with the portable space mouse. Include a travel case which is great for taking with you on trips. Fits comfortably in your hands and the full size keeps hand from getting tire after long use. I have been using this with Rhino 3D.