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Title: TrackIR and Windows XP problem described....
Post by: halb on March 28, 2008, 08:36:43 AM
I was wondering if anyone using TrackIR v.30 or v.34 Beta with XP SP2 ever had the following problem.....

seems that the TrackIR driver starts up OK but sometimes only will get a Status: Tracking for a few seconds or a few minutes then it cuts out and I get Status: No Data.  Sometimes it will even work for a few hours....but usually if it works for that long it'll stay operational for the entire mission.  I am using BootCamp on my Mac to run AH2, etc, but I doubt that is a factor as I know a few other guys with this config.
any info would be greatly appreciated!

over and out,
halb
Title: Re: TrackIR and Windows XP problem described....
Post by: bkwolf on March 28, 2008, 09:33:27 AM
I cant be much help,I use free track.I did notice after the update I cant reduce it on my desktop to run AH! I have to run it over top of the track program.
Maybe somethings going on with the DLL's
Title: Re: TrackIR and Windows XP problem described....
Post by: Urchin on March 28, 2008, 09:59:09 AM
That happens to me when the sensor cannot pick up the reflectors.  Perhaps that is the case for you as well?  If there is bright sunlight, or you are wearing a reflective shirt it might have trouble.
Title: Re: TrackIR and Windows XP problem described....
Post by: Eagler on March 28, 2008, 10:35:46 AM
Quote from: Urchin on March 28, 2008, 09:59:09 AM
That happens to me when the sensor cannot pick up the reflectors.  Perhaps that is the case for you as well?  If there is bright sunlight, or you are wearing a reflective shirt it might have trouble.

the above or maybe USB voltage issue. a powered hub would fix it then.
Title: Re: TrackIR and Windows XP problem described....
Post by: Balsy on March 30, 2008, 07:21:56 AM
Quote from: halb on March 28, 2008, 08:36:43 AM
I was wondering if anyone using TrackIR v.30 or v.34 Beta with XP SP2 ever had the following problem.....

seems that the TrackIR driver starts up OK but sometimes only will get a Status: Tracking for a few seconds or a few minutes then it cuts out and I get Status: No Data.  Sometimes it will even work for a few hours....but usually if it works for that long it'll stay operational for the entire mission.  I am using BootCamp on my Mac to run AH2, etc, but I doubt that is a factor as I know a few other guys with this config.
any info would be greatly appreciated!

over and out,
halb

I have found that on occasion you need to unplug the TIR, and then plug it back in when it does this...

Balsy