Track IR

Post by **MA_Hat** » 17 Dec 2004 16:24

C'mon then... who's got one?..... who's gonna get one?.

Tell us why we should or shouldn't... post some tracks and tell us your experiences.. set up etc etc

MA_Clingy · Post by **MA_Clingy** » 17 Dec 2004 17:26

Bronco has one and has been using it for a few weeks. I'll get him to give us some first impresssions.

MA_Zak33 · Post by **MA_Zak33** » 17 Dec 2004 18:02

I fidget too much for on of those...would explode in 5 minutes of my wiggling face and appaling expressions

broncoyeeha · Post by **broncoyeeha** » 17 Dec 2004 20:40

Hi all
I bought a track ir3 pro and the first few attempts at using it ended in major migranes!! After a visit to the naturalpoint forums there tech support guy Wayne emailed me his il2 profile. Wow what a difference.
Head movements were very small but i was getting smooth veiws all around. The only thing i fiddled about with was the deadzone on the forward view just to calm it down a bit.
Had it about 3 weeks now and would highly recomend it, i now find that in a dogfight i can follow my opponent where ever he goes even in tight turns. All i got to do now is actually hit him when i fire!!

ps have a look at the video on the naturalpoint website it's spot on.

http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/products/video.html

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 17 Dec 2004 21:03

I've just realised aswell, I can't wear caps without getting a headache

broncoyeeha · Post by **broncoyeeha** » 18 Dec 2004 01:30

Stick the dot on your head Thorn, haha

I've just got one of the dots on my headset mic.

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 18 Dec 2004 02:18

Nah I was looking at the pro thingy with 3 spots, vector.

Post by **MA_Hat** » 18 Dec 2004 03:11

i dont think theres a huge rush to get the vector thingy.. ive heard that Oleg is not going to be supporting that untill BoB ? .. could be wrong though

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 18 Dec 2004 03:59

rgr.

I'm not in a rush to get one, am only just about to get my hands on my precious x52, so not looking to spend any cash yet

MA_Zak33 · Post by **MA_Zak33** » 18 Dec 2004 10:32

didn't realise you could zoom in and out by moving forward and backward too.

thats intense.

/padlocks wallet into pocket

MA_Tumble · Post by **MA_Tumble** » 18 Dec 2004 19:20

/me adds chains and strong fishing line to Zak's wallet

MA_Skii · Post by **MA_Skii** » 22 Dec 2004 14:40

http://www.rcsimulations.com

damn fine UK Dealer if anyones interested

MA_Clingy · Post by **MA_Clingy** » 18 Feb 2005 13:08

Phew...thats a bit of luck.

Just ordered it from RC Simulations before reading this thread.

They have stock will despatch from Bristol for next day delivery. Ordering process was a bit backward, but they seem nice on the phone.

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 18 Feb 2005 13:50

I ordered from eDimensional who have a depot in Bristol afaik (probably same place)

A word of advice, at first you will hate it for aiming, but after a few days you will LOVE it and will wonder how on earth you got on without it!

Also having the POV hat open for other commands is nice, I've got up set to toggle trackir on/off so if I am twitching or just having difficulty aiming I can turn it off and so the screen stays still.

The profile I use is the plain old linear, at first it's a bit tricky to keep head still, but aslong as your back is resting against the back of your chair it should be ok.

Also worth noting to have a button assigned to center view, so at any time you can center view to match your comfort

MA_Zak33 · Post by **MA_Zak33** » 18 Feb 2005 13:50

pictures Clingy with IT ALL on and plugged in

Pedals, X52, big screen, headset, and now track IR....

Robo-Clingy

(im just jealous m8)

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 18 Feb 2005 14:27

I found my data cable this morning so I can get some pics up of my x52 + TrackIR

And my shuttle with .5TB in it

MA_DanglyBob · Post by **MA_DanglyBob** » 18 Feb 2005 15:09

it's cheaper than I thought.

£80 for the 3 PRO, and only 60 for the IR2.

I was outbid on an IR2 at £60 on ebay......

MA_Clingy · Post by **MA_Clingy** » 18 Feb 2005 15:57

Will Piccy up early next week before the kit suffers from "Clingy fatigue".

You may also wanna know that since I changed my CH Pro Pedals under warranty that I now find the new ones invaluable. The first set just must have been a tea-break job. Whether it's worth spending £100 is still doubtful though, but I am finding them much easier and better to use.

MA_DanglyBob · Post by **MA_DanglyBob** » 21 Feb 2005 01:41

Just clinched an IR2 or GX on ebay for £36.

Anyone wants to bid, theres a couple of Pro 3's on there now and another IR2.

will let you knwo what mines like..

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 21 Feb 2005 03:00

Here's a couple pics taken on my phone.

It's no where near that bright (nor pink :p) the phone picks up the IR better than human eye I suppose

And leave my wallpaper alone!! It's atleast twice my age.

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 21 Feb 2005 03:06

BTW, when you get yours Clingy, if you got the TIRPro3, don't use the software that comes on the CD, it's the wrong stuff, get the softeware from naturalpoint.com.

MA_Clingy · Post by **MA_Clingy** » 21 Feb 2005 09:35

Cheers m8. I'm running W2k (as I cant see the point in XP). Does that make any difference?

MA_DanglyBob · Post by **MA_DanglyBob** » 21 Feb 2005 10:18

Dont you want to stick it to the top of the monitor?

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 21 Feb 2005 10:49

W2k shouldn't require different software to WinXP, but the plonkers put the wrong software on the CD (they put a different products software on - SmartNav)

I used to put it on the monitor, but it's a bit too high for it there, everytime I look down the spot 'disappears' from the trackir's view and it goes mad.

Also worth noting that if you have a light behind you, you may need to turn it off as it will show up on the TIR's tracking and cause conflicts.

MA_Clingy · Post by **MA_Clingy** » 21 Feb 2005 12:00

MA_DanglyBob wrote:Just clinched an IR2 or GX on ebay for £36.

Anyone wants to bid, theres a couple of Pro 3's on there now and another IR2.

will let you knwo what mines like..

Well done Bob.

Do you get any interference from several units in the same room? I hope not, else the LAN's will be mayhem

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 21 Feb 2005 12:09

No, you don't.

They don't work in the same fashion as Bluetooth, or Wireless periperhals (mouse/keyboards/headphones) etc.

They use the directional IR rays to detect the reflective stickers.

Lights and hot objects cause interference though, such as ones thumb centimetres from the unit (:p), or a light bulb behind the user.

You can view a "tracking screen" that shows exactly what the unit sees, so it's easy to work out what is causing the interference if you are getting any.

MA_DanglyBob · Post by **MA_DanglyBob** » 21 Feb 2005 12:14

lol, stand behind clingy with a TV remote............

MA_Clingy · Post by **MA_Clingy** » 21 Feb 2005 13:06

LMAO - I can see we share the same devious mind Bob

MA_Zak33 · Post by **MA_Zak33** » 21 Feb 2005 13:12

what abuot a speed gun....

if you live near a Gatso;)

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 21 Feb 2005 13:14

Gatso's use Radar, Speed Guns use either Radar or Laser

Truvelo's on the other hand

MA_DanglyBob · Post by **MA_DanglyBob** » 21 Feb 2005 14:07

Go get your anorak on the way out Thorny dude....

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 21 Feb 2005 14:19

Sorry, I just like to know what I am up against when I am late for work and have to be a bit heavy footed

MA_Clingy · Post by **MA_Clingy** » 18 Apr 2005 22:40

Now using "linear" on the Track IR, Thorn. Took me a long time to get used to the movement thing.

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 19 Apr 2005 09:57

Linear is what I use aswell, I tried making a "sloped" profile, but linear seems to be the only way I think

MA_Clingy · Post by **MA_Clingy** » 19 Apr 2005 11:39

Started using it last night and it certainly appears to be the way to go. I've also started turning it off for simple transit flying or even for ground target ID reverting to Hat switch. But for combat and sky searching it goes back on.

MA_Zak33 · Post by **MA_Zak33** » 13 Jun 2005 14:22

so..how's everyone finding it now.

Its mid June and lots of MA have had a Track IR for a while.

Worthy? Is it like Power Steering? Once you've had it, losing it is like losing an arm

?

MA_DanglyBob · Post by **MA_DanglyBob** » 13 Jun 2005 19:23

Always have it on, use it for scanning the skies, but switch it off when I'm close in and personal....

MA_Clingy · Post by **MA_Clingy** » 13 Jun 2005 23:30

When I turn if off it feels well weird (only on diving bombing runs).

It's all natural and instinctive now. I'm sure I could go back but it would take a couple of weeks to adjust again.

Wizard · Post by **Wizard** » 12 Jul 2005 21:13

i love it - using it in fs9 not tried in il2. Got vector expansion at start of month fo my birthday as works with fs9 but cannot try it as in hospital

MA_Clingy · Post by **MA_Clingy** » 13 Jul 2005 09:07

lol, Neil....you'd get some funny looks! Thorn had the vector expeansion pack and although not supported by IL2 he did say it provided better tracking.

Wizard · Post by **Wizard** » 13 Jul 2005 10:33

yeah I had heard that. Vector Expansion I think is a great idea - shame the cockpits of il2 will not support it

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 05 Aug 2005 12:45

It stops the sideways head movement from turning you POV, so if you don't look it doesn't turn

shoit · Post by **shoit** » 21 Aug 2005 15:51

Damn, that looks fine - Its all seriously tempting and seriously expensive! Clingy that setup looks fantastic - do you find the wallpaper intereferes with your eyes?

Kev

MA_Clingy · Post by **MA_Clingy** » 22 Aug 2005 13:12

It would mate, but that's Thorn's setup

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 22 Aug 2005 18:54

lol!

Wallpaper has been in this house longer than I have been alive

shoit · Post by **shoit** » 23 Aug 2005 21:32

MA_Clingy wrote:It would mate, but that's Thorn's setup

Darn it!

Kev

MA_Clingy · Post by **MA_Clingy** » 24 Aug 2005 08:39

shoit wrote:
MA_Clingy wrote:It would mate, but that's Thorn's setup
Darn it!

Kev

lol...aye, I have taste

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 24 Aug 2005 09:41

And I've got too much stufff to move to bother redecorating \o/