Mouse Viewing tips for guys without trackIR

[BnZs]

Go into "map controllers", and set up you mouse.

I have my wheel set adjust FOV-iow zoom in and out, and one button set to toggle mouse pan.

You might have to adjust your mouse sensitivity all the way down. I did.

Now you can fly around fairly zoomed in and use the mouse in your non-stick hand to augment your snap views. Use the wheel to pull zoom in and out as needed quickly

I must admit, the narrower field of view/higher zoom that allows you to see objects better combined with panning around constantly to cover all spots/looking down slightly to glance at your now very large, very readable instruments does feel very realistic.

[captain1ma]

good to see you in the AVA last night BNZ, i hope you had a good time. i know i did! apologies for hijacking this thread

[CAP1]

resistance is futile. you have been assimilated. 

[NormH3]

I just want to know how you got Tom Sellack to pose for your Avatar.

[CAP1]

I just want to know how you got Tom Sellack to pose for your Avatar.

i thought it looked like the dood on the red baron pizza boxes. 

[jimson]

I'm liking the trackIR, I've only had it going for a few days and am still getting used to it so it's more of a hindrance than anything right now, but I can see some real potential for when I get it all worked out.

Here's an interesting thread about a software that uses a cheap webcam and no reflectors or LEDs.

if I hadn't sprung for the trackir I might check that out.

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,305477.0.html

[gyrene81]

that's what i'm going to mess around with instead of trackir jim...i have a good webcam but i'm running win7 64 bit...might have to do some tweaking.

and thanks for the tips bnzs...that will definately come in handy with the face tracking software.

[CAP1]

I'm liking the trackIR, I've only had it going for a few days and am still getting used to it so it's more of a hindrance than anything right now, but I can see some real potential for when I get it all worked out.

Here's an interesting thread about a software that uses a cheap webcam and no reflectors or LEDs.

if I hadn't sprung for the trackir I might check that out.

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,305477.0.html

hey.....pop over into the other thread with your thought and progress, and what ya did to get it working for ya. there's not nearly enough info on this bbs for that.....we're gonna change that.

[CAP1]

that's what i'm going to mess around with instead of trackir jim...i have a good webcam but i'm running win7 64 bit...might have to do some tweaking.

and thanks for the tips bnzs...that will definately come in handy with the face tracking software.

what is it marines say?

improvise
overcome
adapt
 

[NormH3]

I saw another commercial product too..about $100. Not sure if it works with AH. Cant remember where I saw it though

[CAP1]

to be honest, i was going to try vr goggles. i posted about it a couple months ago.

 what i found out, was that i'd more than likely be unhappy with the resolution offered by the "affordable" ones....affordable being about $400. vulcan i saw in that thread uses a set that cost about $1800 from what i can find on them on the net....and he seems happy with them. i couldn't afford them, and wasn't gonna spend 400 for somethign i had too many people mention wouldn't be very good in here. thus the trackir.

 i didn't buy the trackir because i have trouble spotting cons far out. that is actually quite easy. id'ing them isn't till they're close. i bought the trackir, because without the big red "shoot here" billboards, i was/am finding that if the con can get me into a heavy turning fight, then get under my nose, and get out past 1k, i can't find him. i've also done this to others. i was losing them in the view switching. with the trackir, if i can keep the con in front of my 3/9 line, i have no trouble keeping my eyes on em now. but we all know that there are generally multiple merges in a fight. when they get behind me is when i have trouble.

 i'm glad bnzs is still coming in. i'm glad he figured out the mouse thing. i've seen his name on the boards a lot, although i've never fought with or against him. if one were to judge by ones posts.......i like the guy. he's always respectful, and somewhat polite. that makes me want to like him too. i don't care if he's a good pile-it or not......if he's a good guy, and looking for fun, then he's the kind of pile-it i(i think we) want in the arena. 

[Nr_RaVeN]

 

[BnZs]

Okay, been doing some research...sorry guys, after alot of flying, I still think the no icons is far from ideal.

Basically, some planes blend too much against the deck. They all show up well when skylighted. The default 109 texture from 1000 yards plus though, is practially invisible otd when you *know* where it is. When I say "on the deck" I mean somewhere between you and the ground, not nessecarily low alt...the lack of depth perception is hampering here.

Somehow there needs to be more contrast when planes are at distances where they look like a dot or a + sign.

[Nr_RaVeN]

Okay, been doing some research...sorry guys, after allot of flying, I still think the no icons is far from ideal.

Basically, some planes blend too much against the deck. They all show up well when skylighted. The default 109 texture from 1000 yards plus though, is practically invisible otd when you *know* where it is. When I say "on the deck" I mean somewhere between you and the ground, not nessecarily low alt...the lack of depth perception is hampering here.

Somehow there needs to be more contrast when planes are at distances where they look like a dot or a + sign.

No way.. I have no problem.. look for movement. Track ir is were its at..  You can doooo iTTT

[jimson]

Okay, been doing some research...sorry guys, after alot of flying, I still think the no icons is far from ideal.

It's far from ideal yes, but as close as we've gotten so far IMO.