TL;DR
Jacek Fedoryński has developed a project that retrofits the SpaceOrb 360 controller for modern USB use, allowing it to work with contemporary software and operating systems. This adaptation enables two main functionalities: it can simulate a 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Pro for software like Fusion, 3ds Max, and SolidWorks, or it can function as a six-axis generic joystick suitable for games such as Descent.