TrackrIR

[Randy1]

Got a TrackrIR for Christmas.  Any tips on setting it up.  So far I have it on smooth and have unchecked the x,y and z axis but it works as I think it should but it is a bit hard to get use too.

[zack1234]

There is a big thread in Hardware forum with peoples settings etc

hurrah! for track ir

[Bino]

Got a TrackrIR for Christmas.  Any tips on setting it up.  So far I have it on smooth and have unchecked the x,y and z axis but it works as I think it should but it is a bit hard to get use too.

Why do you have the three axes UN-checked?  To me, the ability to not only rotate *around* each axis but to move in a straight line *along* each axis is very important.  It's what allows me to "lean" around the canopy framing in planes like the A6M or the 109.

BTW, I have buttons on my throttle set up for the TrackIR 5 "center" command and the on/off toggle, and I use them both pretty often.  

Also, after using the "track clip" with the passive reflectors for a few years with my old TrackIR 3, I recently tried out the "track clip pro" with the active LEDs and I like the latter unit *much* more.  It is, however, pretty fragile.  Mine has broken twice in the last year, simply from carelessly placing the headset on my computer desk.  Familiarize yourself with quick-set epoxy.  

[Auger]

I agree with Bino.  Play with the scaling on X,Y, and Z so you have a bit of a dead band around the center point.  It's handy to be able to move around canopy rails and look over the side of the cockpit.  The only axis I disabled was roll.  No more queasies.

[The Fugitive]

Randy, check here for a write up on TrackIR http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,329017.0.html

[guncrasher]

here's mine.

http://www.mediafire.com/?kwndou3zc19bdqz

midway

[Motherland]

Being able to use the translation axises as well as the rotation axises freely is one of the greatest advantages to using TrackIR. And the way that reflector sights work, as long as you can see the center, that's where your rounds will go.

[Randy1]

Your posts should get me going in the right direction.

I took out the X,Y and Z because I had so much trouble making a shot but I can see from the post that was not such a good idea so I will do my reading that y'all have posted and give it another go with xy and z turned on.

I will make some changes in my buttons too so I can center and turn off the Tracker.

As always you guys are quick to help out with a lot of good information.

Off to read and practice.

Thanks again.

[Wiley]

Your posts should get me going in the right direction.

I took out the X,Y and Z because I had so much trouble making a shot but I can see from the post that was not such a good idea so I will do my reading that y'all have posted and give it another go with xy and z turned on.

I will make some changes in my buttons too so I can center and turn off the Tracker.

As always you guys are quick to help out with a lot of good information.

Off to read and practice.

Thanks again.

Fugi's quoted thread is excellent.  For myself, I set up enough deadband in all axes so that I could put my head back in a roughly golf ball sized spot and not have any motion.  For me, it worked much better than pressing a button to turn it on/off.

One absolutely critical thing is to put in the time to get it how you want it.  Make a change, try it out.  If it's irritating you, tweak it again.  Just keep at it until it's just how you want it, and at least for me, it paid off in spades.

I went from being able to track where one con was relative to me to being able to track 3 cons and being able to judge their E states much better.  Could be I was just ready to make that leap in judgement, but I believe the TIR helped a lot.

YMMV of course, I know a few guys that just didn't like it and couldn't make it work for them.  I personally can't fly without it.

Wiley.

[Bino]

...It is, however, pretty fragile.  Mine has broken twice in the last year, simply from carelessly placing the headset on my computer desk.  Familiarize yourself with quick-set epoxy.  

UPDATE:

I posted a message on the TrackIR BBS asking that they consider molding it out of something more durable.  Their tech support manager replied, and since I bought my TrackClip PRO this past July, I now have a new unit on the way, under warranty.  I'm a happy Naturalpoint customer.   

[zack1234]

i hang my headphones and trackir on a dremel stand with a hook on it

Its one of those telescopic ones it was only cheap to buy.

[Randy1]

Wiley, that does seem to be the common thread through everything I have read. 

I ran out of USB ports so I had to order a powered hub.  As soon as that comes in I can get back to practice.

Thanks everyone for making this easier.

[Randy1]

I got the powered USB installed yesterday afternoon then spent the time to adjust and practice with the trackir.  Went to the MA online and got my first shot down on the first flight.  Wow!  It really helps follow the red guy

This really works well although I am still having a problem looking back with the exception of the La7 which doesn't have a head rest to look around.   I can lean back and to the side and get it to work sometimes.  When it works looking back it works well.

I would never gotten off with such a quick start without y'all's help.

Thanks again.

[Auger]

Wait til you fly the 47D-11.  The view goes all wonky when you try to look up.  I always have to shake my head to get it back to normal.

[Randy1]

Wait til you fly the 47D-11.  The view goes all wonky when you try to look up.  I always have to shake my head to get it back to normal.

  Interesting.  I ran into this tonight.  The only way to break it loose was shaking my head.  As it turned out, a lamp was on behind me and that through off the trakir and locked it up.  The camera view showed the problem the extra light source.  I wonder if you are having a similar problem.