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dMw Gaming => Sim Gaming => Racing Sims => Topic started by: OldBloke on March 04, 2007, 09:08:42 AM

Title: TrackIR for us paupers
Post by: OldBloke on March 04, 2007, 09:08:42 AM
http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?p=351268#post351268

Interesting concept. Anyone tried it?
Title: TrackIR for us paupers
Post by: vobler on March 04, 2007, 11:18:10 AM
Quote from: OldBloke;179399Interesting concept. Anyone tried it?

I haven't tried it but there is at least one similar app.
http://freelook.org/

Remember that TrackIR uses 3 points not only one. So trackir can se the difference between head rotation and sideways tilt. I think these webcam apps dont.
I now love my trackir. The first days I got car sick, and crashed alot when i moved my head, but now its exellent.
Title: TrackIR for us paupers
Post by: Doorman on March 04, 2007, 12:40:16 PM
So if you already have a webcam you're in business for 10 bucks! Sounds worth a punt to me (not being a pauper an' all) :)
P.S. You only really need left/right look anyway.
Title: TrackIR for us paupers
Post by: delanvital on March 04, 2007, 12:50:58 PM
Quote from: Doorman;179431So if you already have a webcam you're in business for 10 bucks! Sounds worth a punt to me (not being a pauper an' all) :)
P.S. You only really need left/right look anyway.

I tried a few of those applications for regular webcams before getting my TrackIR (thanks again blunt for helping out :D) and I must say that they need quite a lot of adjustment and the perfect light conditions and so on. Finally, they are not as responsive as TrackIR, meaning that you will have some lag.

A little tip for you TrackIR users - If you have noticed that there is a tiny, tiny lag using the TrackIR, make sure you put the trackir process in windows at real time priority. Normally real time is over the top, since it would impact f.i. the game you are playing but it really makes it respond well. Haven't tried in LFS though. Is there 6DOF in LFS now?
Title: TrackIR for us paupers
Post by: Doorman on March 04, 2007, 12:58:18 PM
Quote from: delanvital;179434Is there 6DOF in LFS now?
Not yet, soon though, soon :)
 
Come back Del, you're missing some great racing. :racing:
Title: TrackIR for us paupers
Post by: delanvital on March 04, 2007, 01:01:04 PM
Quote from: Doorman;179437Not yet, soon though, soon :)
 
Come back Del, you're missing some great racing. :racing:

I finally got the DFP I was promised some months ago so I just might!

6DOF would be really cool :flirty:
Title: TrackIR for us paupers
Post by: Doorman on March 04, 2007, 02:24:34 PM
Quote from: delanvital;179438I finally got the DFP I was promised some months ago so I just might!
You know it makes sense. :thumb:  Besides, we're being outnumbered by Norwegians! Backup!
Title: TrackIR for us paupers
Post by: Anonymous on March 05, 2007, 09:57:05 AM
Quote from: OldBloke;179399http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?p=351268#post351268

Interesting concept. Anyone tried it?


Tried it. Does exactly what it says on the tin. You can currently register it for $9.95 which is about £5 :)
Title: TrackIR for us paupers
Post by: vobler on September 05, 2007, 10:37:02 AM
Here is another one to test.

http://freetrack.online.fr/english/
Title: TrackIR for us paupers
Post by: Doorman on September 05, 2007, 02:48:35 PM
Quote from: vobler;204272Here is another one to test.
 
http://freetrack.online.fr/english/

I took a look at that and it seems like a good deal. Having to sort out a bracket and LEDs seems a bit of a faff. (to me that is :) )
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