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Title: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: the4ork on May 03, 2009, 11:08:46 PM
i have the trackclip4 pro and am enjoying it, was wondering if anyone upgraded from 4 to 5 and noticed a difference?
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: Cajunn on May 04, 2009, 12:07:41 AM
 :furious I just got the 4 about 2 months ago!!!!!!!
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: Saurdaukar on May 04, 2009, 09:16:08 AM
Just ordered it.

Will post a review or something in a couple weeks.
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: Saurdaukar on May 04, 2009, 10:49:55 AM
PS:  $20.00 off promotion (includes the headphone sensor thing)

trackir.naturalpoint.com/dslyecxi-pro

Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: Kotari on May 04, 2009, 10:56:09 AM
That dude is responsible for me going nuts on these cartoon airplanes, can i sue him for ruining my life ?  :devil

I watched those vids he had on Armed Assault, and finaly after a long persuasion (of my wallet) i went and got that thingy with that another plastic thingy attached to my headphone-thingy.
It's been great a couple of years since then... so in another thought, should i sue him for having too much fun and meeting alot of new people while doing that ?  :salute
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: SunBat on May 04, 2009, 11:00:22 AM
I bought a TrackIR and tried it for a few days and then put it up for good.  I just didn't like it at all.  Maybe this new one will be better.  I am curious to see what you guys think about it. 
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: Qrsu on May 04, 2009, 11:07:21 AM
I bought a TrackIR and tried it for a few days and then put it up for good.  I just didn't like it at all.  Maybe this new one will be better.  I am curious to see what you guys think about it. 

I think you'd have to try it more than just for a few of days. I found it to be a pain for a good 2 or more weeks before I settled. Now I'll never go back to hat switches.
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: daddog on May 04, 2009, 11:32:48 AM
Two week minimum to give it a fair shot. A month would be better.
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: Wingnutt on May 04, 2009, 11:44:21 AM
and when you make adjustments to your profile, make small ones, one at a time, and try them for a while each time or  you will NEVER get it set right.
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: gpwurzel on May 04, 2009, 12:47:16 PM
Just for giggles (and being a somewhat unnaturally curious old bugger) I'll d/l the software for 5 on my week off (starts at 7am tomoro morning yay me  :D). I'll post my impressions on it after a bit of testing.

With track ir, the more time you give yourself to get used to it, the better, and definitely do what wingnutt suggests when making adjustments, little at a time, and test, test test (as I've come to find out, having completely screwed mine up lol (yes, I made a copy first))


Wurzel
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: MajWoody on May 04, 2009, 11:18:30 PM
HomeBoy, Have you tried it out yet?   ;)
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: phatzo on May 05, 2009, 01:16:36 AM
it doesn't go well with red wine
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: Delirium on May 05, 2009, 01:44:06 AM
I don't think affordable and good quality VR headsets are that far away. Currently, (imho) the rear view in AH with TrackIR is not great and not worth the money.
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: diaster on May 05, 2009, 02:26:42 AM
i downloaded 5 software to go with my four and u can set it great. looking up, i see all the way to my headrest, looking back i see around the headrest. all it takes is small movements, once your brain gets used to it it feels like you are looking back. way better than padlock and hatswitches, IMHO
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: SectorNine50 on May 05, 2009, 07:44:03 AM
I'm waiting for Vuzix to put out a new version of these:

http://www.vuzix.com/iwear/products_vr920.html

The resolution on the above is too low for my tastes (640x480 on each screen), but the idea is so tantalizing that I almost bought them in spite of that fact.

So basically, this would simulate being in the aircraft in terms of your viewpoints.  You would turn your head a full 180 degrees to check your six instead of just moving your head a bit.  Also, with a nVidia graphics card and the proper drivers, you will actually have depth perception.  The last part is what really got me interested in them, it's called stereographics for those interested.

Other problems with these current ones is that they don't track as many axis' of movement that TrackIR does, but I'm hoping that when (if) a newer model comes out that they will add more axis'.

EDIT:
Found the new one!  :cool:  Comes out in the fall, didn't realize this was going to have the ability to have 6DoF like TrackIR and stereographics!  Pretty damn cool if you ask me.  You also have the ability to see through the lenses if you need to... so it can actually act as a heads-up display for someone who has information they need at their fingertips.

Here's the link:
http://www.vuzix.com/iwear/products_wrap920av.html
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: DamnedRen on May 05, 2009, 09:46:56 AM
I had trackir and sold it (read: gave it away). Reason? No decent headset for under a few $K.

If anyone buys that new headset please give us a review. If I remember I tried some Sony's but the
640X res was bad.

IMHO if you can put together a great headset with a trackir then you have IMMERSION!

Ren
Aces High Training Corps

ps I should get another trackir just to answer noobs questions. I tend to forget the different setups from time to time.
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: oakranger on May 05, 2009, 10:52:06 AM
i have the pro 4 and upgrade to 5.   nice set up and a little better viewing.
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: RumbleB on May 05, 2009, 10:59:51 AM
I had trackir and sold it (read: gave it away). Reason? No decent headset for under a few $K.

If anyone buys that new headset please give us a review. If I remember I tried some Sony's but the
640X res was bad.

IMHO if you can put together a great headset with a trackir then you have IMMERSION!

Ren
Aces High Training Corps

ps I should get another trackir just to answer noobs questions. I tend to forget the different setups from time to time.

was largely confused because when someone says headset I think of a headset. Earphones + a mic.
i guess youre talking abuots omething else.
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: Mace2004 on May 05, 2009, 06:44:25 PM
i downloaded 5 software to go with my four and u can set it great. looking up, i see all the way to my headrest, looking back i see around the headrest. all it takes is small movements, once your brain gets used to it it feels like you are looking back. way better than padlock and hatswitches, IMHO
OK, can we get a bit more information and details regarding how much functional difference there is between version 5 beta and the final 4.1.037 version?  All I see is the addition of support to TIR5 cameras, Norwegian language and new software interface.  While the interface has changed 5.0 doesn't appear to provide any additional functionality to TIR4 cameras (unlike the change to 4.1.029 which completely changed the motion algorithms.) 
Title: Re: anyone try out the new TackIR 5 yet?
Post by: Ack-Ack on May 05, 2009, 07:58:55 PM
I'm waiting for Vuzix to put out a new version of these:

http://www.vuzix.com/iwear/products_vr920.html

The resolution on the above is too low for my tastes (640x480 on each screen), but the idea is so tantalizing that I almost bought them in spite of that fact.

So basically, this would simulate being in the aircraft in terms of your viewpoints.  You would turn your head a full 180 degrees to check your six instead of just moving your head a bit.  Also, with a nVidia graphics card and the proper drivers, you will actually have depth perception.  The last part is what really got me interested in them, it's called stereographics for those interested.

Other problems with these current ones is that they don't track as many axis' of movement that TrackIR does, but I'm hoping that when (if) a newer model comes out that they will add more axis'.

EDIT:
Found the new one!  :cool:  Comes out in the fall, didn't realize this was going to have the ability to have 6DoF like TrackIR and stereographics!  Pretty damn cool if you ask me.  You also have the ability to see through the lenses if you need to... so it can actually act as a heads-up display for someone who has information they need at their fingertips.

Here's the link:
http://www.vuzix.com/iwear/products_wrap920av.html

Surprised to see in the list of supported games that my company's game is listed there as well.  Though, I don't know of anyone that plays FFXI using these.

ack-ack