The task when starting in 2005 was to develop the world's most user-friendly tracking device and joystick for demanding simulation and process control applications. The positive customer response since launching 2007 is a proof for the success!

True movement 4D joystick; no buttons!

simball 4D utilizes the natural movement freedom of a ball joint. All of a sudden, 3D movements are possible in only one mechanical component. Adding a linear instrument for the z-direction through the ball joint a true movement 4D joystick and input device is created. Compared to conventional 4D joysticks the simball 4D design is simplified and compact.   

Plug'n play

Just plug the USB2.0 connector from the joystick to your computer and start exercise. Forget about calibration prior to each exercise; simball 4D joysticks do not need to be calibrated.

Flexibility and cost effectiveness

Several joysticks can be connected to each other. The joystick head is adjustable in every angle to optimise ergonomics and operation effectiveness. Various clamping accessories make sure you can mount the joystick every where you want on a table or elsewhere.

But most of all, you can use several types of handles and SW modules on the same simball 4D individual.Just change to another handle and the joystick automatically detects the new handle category for immediate continued exercise.

With the flexibility and multi purpose ability follows cost effectiveness as you can share costs and investments with others. 

Instruments and handles

Various instruments and handles can be used with different handles or lengths.  Our SW keeps track of which instrument type being used.

Compability 

To assure broadest possible support and compability simball 4D will stepwise be integrated with various commercial and tailormade SW modules.An easy-to-use API enable external developers to create their own applications with simball 4D.

Communication

The joystick delivers the instrument position via USB2.0 to a host computer. Sampling rates is adjustable up to 100 Hz. 

High resolution

With the self-developed and patented sensor technology the movement of the ball is detected with very high resolution, currently 1-3 micrometer.

Robustness

Compared to conventional 4D tracking devices and joysticks the mechanical design is so much simpler and robust with the simball ball joint solution. Life is prolonged and service need minimised.