The DrawingBoard III has been replaced by the new DrawingBoard VI, the main difference is that the DBIII was a serial (RS-232) device with optional USB, the New DBVI is a USB Device with optional Serial (RS-232) all other aspects of the units remain the same.
Link to the new DrawingBoard VI Small Format
Product Features
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PC - DOS, Windows and Sun compatibility
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High, up to 10,160 lpi/400 lpmm resolution, accuracy to ±.002 in/.05 mm
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Choice of pointing devices cordless or corded, cursor or pen
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Illuminated cursor with high-accuracy tablets
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Opaque or optional variable-intensity, backlit surface
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Clearly-defined active surface, with perimeter menu
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Plug-and-play design, easily-installable software
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Broad compatibility
Product Summary 
When your work demands precision, you need a digitizer tablet with resolution and accuracy that are equal to the task. DrawingBoard III has the highest resolution on the market today---up to 10,160 lines per inch/400 lines per mm. In sizes of 12 x 12 inches or 12 x 18 inches, there’s a DrawingBoard III tablet to fit every application in design, architecture, engineering, textiles, mapping and GIS. (For sizes larger than this please refer to the DrawingBoard VI series)
DrawingBoard III is designed to be easy to use as well as accurate. Standard features and options to choose from include an opaque or backlit surface, corded or cordless pen or cursor. Features such as menu and cursor buttons that can be configured to your most-used commands makes the DrawingBoard III an extremely user-friendly digitizing instrument. It is also compatible with practically every applicable software program. And the high-tech, electromagnetic technology that makes DrawingBoard III so precise also contributes to its outstanding reliability. Yet DrawingBoard III offers this impressive performance, selection of features, and dependability at a surprisingly competitive price.
Current Models
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Model
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Description
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| .010 in / .254 mm accuracy, Opaque surface |
| 34120 |
12 x 12 in / 30.5 x 305 mm tablet |
| 34180 |
12 x 18 in / 30.5 x 457 mm tablet |
| 34240 |
Obsolete see DrawingBoard VI |
| .010 in / .254 mm accuracy, Opaque surface |
What's In The Box
- DrawingBoard III tablet
- Choice of cordless pointing devices---
cursor or pen
- TabletWorks driver software on CD-ROM
- Power supply cable
- User's manual
Product Specifications
| Detailed Spec Sheet |
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Platform
Support |
PC, Sun |
| Hardware Interface |
RS-232 serial |
Software
Drivers |
Microsoft Mouse emulation
Microsoft Windows 3.x/95/NT
(WinTab compliant)
Autodesk Device Interface (ADI) Solaris 1.x or 2.x drivers |
| Resolution |
Up to 10,160 lpi / 400 lpmm |
| Accuracy |
±0.01" / 0.254mm |
| Proximity |
Up to 0.5 in/12.7 mm |
| Technology |
Electromagnetic |
Output
Formats |
34 industry-standard formats |
Operating
Modes |
Prompt, point, run, line, track, increment, mouse, delta, and grid update |
| NOTE: Digitizer standard equipment (cursors, pens, drivers, and cable kits) varies according to model. Please contact Interworld at 800-663-6001 or ask your dealer for complete specifications |
Testimonials
| "Everything about the DrawingBoard III works the way it should." "CalComp DrawingBoard III exudes nothing but quality." "It's a pleasure to work with such a polished product. Highly recommended." |
From a product review by Mark Middlebrook
CADALYST Magazine
March 1994 |
| "...the DrawingBoard worked flawlessly in all modes: pointing, tablet, and as a Windows mouse." |
From a product review by
Ralph Grabowski
AutoCAD User Magazine,
Spring 1997 |
Continuing research and development may result in specification or appearance changes at any time. DrawingBoard is a trademark and CalComp is a registered trademark of GTCO CalComp, Inc. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners
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