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Offline Eagler

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Re: Pimax Crystal Light
« Reply #15 on: September 01, 2024, 06:33:01 AM »
The 4070 ti super made a huge difference in dcs and il2 over the 3070 ti..so far so good there

Email yesterday stated I should get the crystal light this coming Friday!

Keep you posted

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Re: Pimax Crystal Light
« Reply #16 on: September 01, 2024, 08:13:23 AM »
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Re: Pimax Crystal Light
« Reply #17 on: September 01, 2024, 09:25:42 AM »
Very cool Eagler...let us know how its working out in AH for you  :aok

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Re: Pimax Crystal Light
« Reply #18 on: September 06, 2024, 02:10:49 PM »
"Out for delivery"  :aok

Let you know how it goes!

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Re: Pimax Crystal Light
« Reply #19 on: September 07, 2024, 05:08:07 PM »
Got it going...

First added the 4 face pads to the headset to provide a pocket for my Mr. Magoo glasses..it works but is very tight compared to the vive pro

It's not built as well as the vive pro, you can't pick it up by the back of it like the vive you have to grab the strap or the front on the unit due to its frontal weight..

The higher resolution makes everything prettier but smaller, seems the planes are half size compared to the vive resolution making it much harder at the moment..

I didn't get the earpiece upgrade as it wasn't available..
Is it normal to have the original speakers about and inch or so above your ears?

Still getting used to it..

And IL2 looks better and smoother but dcs crashes after I pick the mission..using steamvr and need to still setup openxr

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Re: Pimax Crystal Light
« Reply #20 on: September 07, 2024, 08:40:05 PM »
I had that same feeling ergonomically and it does take getting used to after coming off another headset. I think after you tweak and adjust things to your liking you will soon forget about the old headset, I know I did. Yes the speakers are higher and send the sound down. The plane’s being half the size also gives alot bigger fov.
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Re: Pimax Crystal Light
« Reply #21 on: September 10, 2024, 08:37:28 AM »
Glad you got it in Eagler.  Switching VR headsets means starting from scratch with regards to comfort and performance.  You might also try tinkering with any accessories from your prior VR headset.  I found several facepads from the G2 fit the Crystal perfectly.

I recommend the "Apache strap" for the Crystal.  It will make the headset more comfortable.  With the "Apache strap" you will be able to completely loosen the Pimax top strap and avoid any possible breakage where the strap connects to the Crystal body.  I always pick up my OG Crystal by the Apache strap.

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Re: Pimax Crystal Light
« Reply #22 on: September 10, 2024, 10:54:39 AM »
I installed the apache strap and it helps

Also plugged in some ear pods into the stereo jack in the faceplate so that helps with the sound

I bumped up the res from 90 to 120 per SNOWs  suggestion

Getting used to the smaller icons

Thanks for the tips guys

Eagler
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Re: Pimax Crystal Light
« Reply #23 on: September 11, 2024, 11:10:40 AM »
For those who last used the G2, how do the visuals compare?



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Re: Pimax Crystal Light
« Reply #24 on: September 11, 2024, 01:44:11 PM »
Although I thought the G2 was good, this is better with no screen door effect. The FOV seems a little bigger but not significantly. The headset is more picky on placement on your face to get the best sweet spot than the G2 was.
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Re: Pimax Crystal Light
« Reply #25 on: September 11, 2024, 02:45:19 PM »
I had modified the vive pro with the Sony gear lens mod which replaced the fresnel lenses with a clear glass like the crystal light has..

The sweet spot is larger on the crystal light and getting used to the higher resolution I can spot cons at a pretty good distance now

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Re: Pimax Crystal Light
« Reply #26 on: September 11, 2024, 03:53:48 PM »
Nice!  Thanks gents!



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Re: Pimax Crystal Light
« Reply #27 on: September 13, 2024, 11:19:01 AM »
Thanks for the updates Eagler  :aok