Track IR question

[crockett]

I've toyed with the idea of getting Track IR for a while but just have't broken down and bought it. I was wondering about 2 things.

1) When recording using the film viewer, will the recorder still record where you look? I assume yes but just want to make sure.

2) I don't want to wear a hat when ever I play, I also don't wear headphones on my head. Are you pretty much stuck wearing a hat or a set of headphones so it can track your movements? Is there any other way?

edit..

The reason I don't like to wear headphones is because I don't want the speakers on my ears, as I used my normal computer speakers for sounds. So I just wear mine around my neck and put the mic up to my mouth.

Maybe if someone knew of a good "mic only" headset that would help on the tracking issue.

[eilif]

you could stick the dots right onto your forhead.

[crockett]

Originally posted by eilif
you could stick the dots right onto your forhead.

yes that thought had already come across.. and ummm no..  

[jazzman1315]

It's wonderful, and worth every penny. Makes this #$% game even more addictive.

Also there are two speeds provided in the software which are switchable. I prefer the very aggressive one. In a fight it is essential that this thing reacts instantly.

The earphones don't have to be plugged in. I use a mic clipped to my earphones that plugs into the separate jack in the back.

I also use a hat. It's easy to get used to.

The learning curve is a bit long with TRack IR, and certain planes just don't work out as cleanly as others...(F4U...)

Be sure and program a button to switch the Track IR on and off at will. This will be beneficial in the transitional period.

[Lusche]

Originally posted by crockett
I've toyed with the idea of getting Track IR for a while but just have't broken down and bought it. I was wondering about 2 things.

1) When recording using the film viewer, will the recorder still record where you look? I assume yes but just want to make sure.

No.

2) I don't want to wear a hat when ever I play, I also don't wear headphones on my head. Are you pretty much stuck wearing a hat or a set of headphones so it can track your movements?

Well, you have to attach the reflectors to your head after all. How you do accomplish this is up to your imagination... but I am now used to wearing a silly hat

[Lusche]

Originally posted by jazzman1315

The learning curve is a bit long with TRack IR, and certain planes just don't work out as cleanly as others...(F4U...)
 

That's the reason I almost never fly F4U'S. The rear view is totally messed up with TIR. I hope that this will get fixed soon, I presume it's rather easy to do that.

[crockett]

Ahh that sucks that it doesn't show your views in the film viewer.

[BMathis]

You can run fraps over the game. So your avi files will be what ever you're doing in-game. Kermit uses this when he makes his films. And they look sweet... I'm way to broke to get TIR  

[crockett]

Originally posted by bnasty
You can run fraps over the game. So your avi files will be what ever you're doing in-game. Kermit uses this when he makes his films. And they look sweet... I'm way to broke to get TIR  

Yea but Fraps makes vids at insane file sizes. A few mins of vid will equal a couple 100mb's when recording with Fraps.

You never know when you will end up in a good fight, so I have a habit of always hitting record anytime I start an engagment. It kinda kills the film replays if you can't watch it from the recorded views.

[TC31st]

Gave up on the trackIR.  When it works its a thing of beauty, but it has an unpredictable tendency to screw up at the worst possible times (at least mine did).  Also, its pretty much useless in a furball situation, however  In a 1vs1 or 1vs2 its a significant advantage...as long as the views don't freeze or lock up on ya.

[Shuffler]

Hence why I have four 500 gig SATA drives

I do not have a trackIR yet.... but if your getting rid of yours.....

[Simaril]

Just plunked down my money for one, and its on the shipping trail as we speak. More than I've ever spent for a game peripheral....makes the scots/irish in me break out in a cold sweat to hear about guys who tried it and gave up....

Lusche -- Since I like the Corsairs, I'm wondering how hard it would be to have a custom AH profile set up with track IR, and another without. Is that even possible?

I've also heard guys say their views go absolutely bonkers when bright sunlight streams into the room. Does that happen with the LED based headset tracker, or just the cute reflective stickies?

[Lusche]

Originally posted by TC31st
Gave up on the trackIR.  When it works its a thing of beauty, but it has an unpredictable tendency to screw up at the worst possible times (at least mine did).  Also, its pretty much useless in a furball situation, however  In a 1vs1 or 1vs2 its a significant advantage...as long as the views don't freeze or lock up on ya.

Sounds pretty much like just a bad setup to me.

[Lusche]

Originally posted by Simaril

Lusche -- Since I like the Corsairs, I'm wondering how hard it would be to have a custom AH profile set up with track IR, and another without. Is that even possible?
 

You mean a setup which allows you to use you joystick hat for views instead of TIR when flying corsairs?
Should be no problem if you don't have used up all four  modes (most people use two at most). I would suggest mapping Mode 3 or 4 according to your needs. Then assign  "Mode 1" and "Mode 3(or 4)" to two keys on keyboard so you can switch with a simple keystroke.

Unfortunately this is not an option for myself.

[SIK1]

I fly the hog all the time (when I have time to fly) and use trackir with out a problem. I do recomend that you use a custom (read very aggressive profile) no matter what plane you fly.

And yes direct sunlight will make trackir freak out, I actually covered my windows in my computer room.

I think trackir is great, and I got use to it very quickly (with in a week), and now I can't imagine flying with out it.