EDtracker vs.... ?

Nick Nova

Nick Nova
Just got a tobii 5. my first head tracking thingie ever so i have nothing to compare it too.
It took a lot of fiddling with the settings to get it "right" but after that was done i really like it.
 

Shockbot

Shockbot
CalumKnight said:
You will note in my message that you quoted that I said .. " ... I can just use the clip on a visor (tennis visor or baseball cap for example), no need for the headset-mounted gizmo."

I don't mean to be rude but you should read what you are criticizing before clicking "Post Reply".
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Sorry, my comment shouldn´t be read as an critic :D wanted to buy the TrackIR instantly but the visor on the website I saw irritated me :( so no option for me. Couldn´t read out from your sentence that no USB-Cable is needced for the visor.
 

Fnord Velkor

Fnord Velkor
Shockbot said:
Sorry, my comment shouldn´t be read as an critic :D wanted to buy the TrackIR instantly but the visor on the website I saw irritated me :( so no option for me. Couldn´t read out from your sentence that no USB-Cable is needced for the visor.
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No worries.

It doesn't come with a visor, it is a springy contraption that slips on to the visor of a baseball cap for instance or a tennis visor:

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If you wear a headset then the TrackClipPro clips onto the left of the headband and that has a cable with a USB connector to power its IR LEDs - I don't like to wear a headset if I am not flying online in flight sims (like open in ED but with live ATC) so the clip is my preference.

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As I say, it is just a matter of personal preference - although TrackIR is relatively expensive.
 

Urbansparx

Urbansparx
Looks like this is an old thread, but does anyone know where I can get a new EDTRACKER unit. They did sell them on a UK component site, but they only have the PCB now. Any other solutions? My faithful unit has finally died (lost one axis) after a good eight years in service.
 

Andrei Smyslov

Andrei Smyslov
Urbansparx said:
Looks like this is an old thread, but does anyone know where I can get a new EDTRACKER unit. They did sell them on a UK component site, but they only have the PCB now. Any other solutions? My faithful unit has finally died (lost one axis) after a good eight years in service.
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you can buy a presoldered version here, it comes without casing though contrary to their offer. I used it with open track. https://hobbycomponents.com/electro...options-pre_soldered_edtracker_with_enclosure
 

PiLhEaD

PiLhEaD
Urbansparx said:
Looks like this is an old thread, but does anyone know where I can get a new EDTRACKER unit. They did sell them on a UK component site, but they only have the PCB now. Any other solutions? My faithful unit has finally died (lost one axis) after a good eight years in service.
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Really don't bother.

Install AITrack, hook it up to a webcam, route it via OpenTrack* (I'm using 2022.3.0) and you're sorted. Both are freeware and in combination give you full 6DoF (x, y, z for yaw, pitch, roll) headtracking.

* It's best to spend some time Mapping the response 'curves' to sculpt it for your likes - here's one of my .ini files as a starter if helpful.

I used to wear an EdTracker for a while, but wouldn't consider going back, not with the above solution as it removes all of the gubbins and paraphernalia that accompany tracking systems needing to be worn.

And it's FREE if you have a webcam...
 
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thistle

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Yeah I'd go with the webcam aitrack and opentrack option as well, I still have my edtracker the same as that bundle, and had an old diy one as well. It works very well in terms of being smooth, unlike a cheap webcam, but it's a faff, constantly needing recalibrated and as PiLhEaD says you need to wear it. I do occasionally swap between it and my webcam but I think the webcam is simpler.
 
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