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Title. I've got my X52 working again, and I'm entertaining the idea of head tracking for added imuhzion.
Okay, what are the best head tracking options right now?
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I am disappointed. XD
But seriously, in case I wasn't clear, I'm not talking about VR. I've only got a 960!
I've been using TrackIr 5 for a long time now and I love it. It's somewhat pricey at $150 US, but I highly recommend it if you can swing the cost.
If you're looking for something a little less expensive, I've heard good things about the TrackHat products. I haven't used them myself but I believe they are less expensive than the TrackIr.
Whatever system you use, I think once you try using head tracking in Elite, you won't be sorry
If you're looking for something a little less expensive, I've heard good things about the TrackHat products. I haven't used them myself but I believe they are less expensive than the TrackIr.
Whatever system you use, I think once you try using head tracking in Elite, you won't be sorry
TrackIR, TrackIR,TrackIR, TrackIR,TrackIR, TrackIR, TrackIR, TrackIR, TrackIR, TrackIR. IMHO of course, but i have tried them all and always gone back to a TrackIR.
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I wish I was English like my hero Tj.
Go for an Edtracker. Much cheaper then Track IR and virtually just as good. The newer version doesn't have any drift either which the old version used to suffer from.
Another vote for TrackIR.
Found this bundle on Amazon. The Pro Clip can attach to your headset. Love this device.
https://www.amazon.com/TrackIr-Opti...=UTF8&qid=1499698272&sr=8-2&keywords=track+ir
Found this bundle on Amazon. The Pro Clip can attach to your headset. Love this device.
https://www.amazon.com/TrackIr-Opti...=UTF8&qid=1499698272&sr=8-2&keywords=track+ir
ED Tracker never let me down and no drift, basically plug n play no drivers required
great support if needed and good prices, plus with the wireless version on the way they are as good as the rest.
http://www.edtracker.co.uk/shop/products
great support if needed and good prices, plus with the wireless version on the way they are as good as the rest.
http://www.edtracker.co.uk/shop/products
TrackIR here, it just works and works perfectly.
TrackIR, or if you're poor or just want to optimize your money allocation, go for a clone such as Delan Clip or others (ebay is your friend ).
Currently using this one . It's a 'hand-made' clip with a PS3 Eye toy + IR filter : wonderful [up]
You could even do it yourself if you have a solder iron and some plastic scraps around (just need to buy the 3 IR LED + resistors).
).Currently using this one . It's a 'hand-made' clip with a PS3 Eye toy + IR filter : wonderful [up]
You could even do it yourself if you have a solder iron and some plastic scraps around (just need to buy the 3 IR LED + resistors).
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People say EDtracker is cheaper. How much cheaper?
I only plan on using this for Elite.
I only plan on using this for Elite.
Hehe... i am reading a lot of bias towards one product here.
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I personally use a Tobii 4c. As i don't have another headtracker available, i couldn't say if it's better or worse than that one, but i get along with it quite well.
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Sure it had a number of problems when it came out, but the firmware, driver and software got better and by now i consider it to be good. You still need to do some finetuning to your preferences before you can really get going, and especially if you also use the eyetracker feature, it requires a bit of time to get used to it.
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On the positive: i can just sit at my Computer and get going. I don't need to put strange stuff on my head. The 4C tracks my head and eyes without any need for addtional headwear, which makes it much more convenient to use.
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The only important drawback to note: it has a bit of a range issue. If you are close enough to the screen everything is fine, but if your distance gets above 80 to 90 cm, things get wobbly and unreliable. So that's an important limit to know when considering this device.
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I personally use a Tobii 4c. As i don't have another headtracker available, i couldn't say if it's better or worse than that one, but i get along with it quite well.
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Sure it had a number of problems when it came out, but the firmware, driver and software got better and by now i consider it to be good. You still need to do some finetuning to your preferences before you can really get going, and especially if you also use the eyetracker feature, it requires a bit of time to get used to it.
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On the positive: i can just sit at my Computer and get going. I don't need to put strange stuff on my head. The 4C tracks my head and eyes without any need for addtional headwear, which makes it much more convenient to use.
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The only important drawback to note: it has a bit of a range issue. If you are close enough to the screen everything is fine, but if your distance gets above 80 to 90 cm, things get wobbly and unreliable. So that's an important limit to know when considering this device.
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With the cable, the current pro version is £47.
There's also a DIY version which is obviously much cheaper, and the new wireless one which is £70.
Hehe... i am reading a lot of bias towards one product here.
Let's quickly run through exactly why everyone is recommending TrackIR.
TrackIR isn't something you fear might not be as good as another, because you know it's the best. You get along with it perfectly. Not just quite well.
It had zero problems when it came out. It's still perfect. You don't really need any tuning (unless like me you have a bad neck and so need to tune one side to be more sensitive than the other, which is easy to do in the software). Takes no time to get used to it.
It has no issues at all with range, or location, or going "wobbly". About the only thing to be aware of is that you can't put the receiver facing a bright sunny window. Otherwise, rock on.
And that is why this thread is full of TrackIR recommendations. There are no caveats. No "well you might just about" qualifiers. Buy. Plug in. Whoop with delight.
EDTracker: from £5 (DIY) or from £45 (pre-built)
http://www.edtracker.co.uk/shop
TrackIR: from $150
https://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/trackir5/
And therein lies the issue. The absolutely brilliant TrackIR solution (I've had mine for years now and couldn't live without it) costs over twice as much as the pre-built EDtracker solution (or, if you're handy with a soldering iron then nearly 25 times as much as the DIY version).
Really REALLY love my TrackIR5 but I hear great things about EDTracker too. It's up to you and your budget really.
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