The folks at EDTracker are closing in on a highly anticipated release:
http://edtracker.co.uk/support/news/29-27-06-2017-wireless-news
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http://edtracker.co.uk/support/news/29-27-06-2017-wireless-news
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Wireless headtracking is almost upon us
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HTC are also working on a wireless vive addon and battery powered cableless version.
I think in less than 5 years we'll see consumer VR and headtracking stuff thats wireless and affordable.
Don't know why Frontier don't develop an Elite VR headset, guess the markets a bit small for it.
I think in less than 5 years we'll see consumer VR and headtracking stuff thats wireless and affordable.
Don't know why Frontier don't develop an Elite VR headset, guess the markets a bit small for it.
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Good to hear, haven't used my EDTracker since I got a wireless headset.
I tried the wireless EDtracker at Lavecon when we borrowed the hardware for the Buckyball Race. There were a few in-development product bugs that didn't prevent the thing from working after some minor fiddling. I'm used to TrackIR and I have a custom profile set up which I didn't have time to replicate with the test hardware but from the point of view of is it tracking my head movement in the game and does it have no wires the product ticked the necessary boxes.
I had a reasonably technical discussion with the friendly chap whose name escapes me (my apologies if you are reading) and there are certainly some aspects of the EDtracker design which appeal. I might well pick one up.
I had a reasonably technical discussion with the friendly chap whose name escapes me (my apologies if you are reading) and there are certainly some aspects of the EDtracker design which appeal. I might well pick one up.
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As a long term user of the standard wired version, it's a great GREAT bit of kit. Personally I'd suggest it's best used with OpenTracker so not only does software (games) then see it seemlessly as a TrackIR device, but also because the performance curves are extremely useful. eg: Head movement around dead ahead = small movement, which then increases the more you look off center.
For anyone not wanting the wires, this should be a great choice! eg: To use along with wireless head phones?
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I'll second the vote to use EdTracker with OpenTrack. I also use it in Arma and X-Plane, it's a fab piece of kit.
As noted by Neil the ability to add response curves is very helpful. As is the ability to make them asymmetric, for pitch particularly. Another boon is that OpenTrack also enables roll, which I really like.
A wireless version is nice, but as I have my tracker attached to the top of my Hyper-X headphones, including mic, I already have enough wires trailing, such that one more doesn't make any difference to me.
As noted by Neil the ability to add response curves is very helpful. As is the ability to make them asymmetric, for pitch particularly. Another boon is that OpenTrack also enables roll, which I really like.
A wireless version is nice, but as I have my tracker attached to the top of my Hyper-X headphones, including mic, I already have enough wires trailing, such that one more doesn't make any difference to me.
Or in front of the telly with audio from the hi-fi surround setup. I've got my wired edition (5 m.) EDTracker stuck to a bucket hat. My wife just shakes her head. She won't once she sees me without the wire...[where is it]
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Great news, they have done a wonderful job with the tracker i for one will update my existing wired device to one of theses asap, wouldnt use elite without it now 
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I fail to see why providing power over WiFi has not yet emerged as this tech has existed since 2011. Whilst batteries can catch fire you'd think this a top priority but ofcourse it will kill battery sales! It would also end the sale of this Wireless Edtracker box as well as many many other devices!
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Because people will by a wireless head tracker at £60, not £600...
I thought TrackIR was wireless - mine was at least.
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Yup, been using wireless head tracking for years via TrackIR.
technically it's not wireless since it needs an infra-red cam wired to usb, you just don't have to wear it on your head. edtracker uses gyroscopes and thus needs to be attached to your head. now it's wireless.
i think the point is that trackir is proprietary (and way more expensive) while edtracker started as a diy thing right here in the community, and uses open software, which is nice. would have chosen edtracker back then if it was available, but it was in high demand and .. couldn't wait. trackir is great too though but ... vr still beats it for me, wires or not!
Technically that's not wireless either as it has wires inside to connect stuff... we can all play that game
TrackIR is comprised of two parts: the IR receiver which, as znôrt mentions, is connected via USB and sits on top of your monitor, and the thing that the IR camera actually tracks. It can track a passive reflector thing which you stick on top of a baseball cap. That is indeed wireless.
For best results it can track a thing called a "track clip pro" which is a USB-connected gadget with three lights that you strap to the side of your headphones. I've only ever used the track clip pro myself, because wearing a hat indoors is inappropriate behaviour, so I can only relate what I've read elsewhere which is people saying that using it instead of the passive reflector is a good idea because of the higher resolution available.
Some people have figured out a way to wire in a battery to the track clip pro so it can operate without the USB power. In that regard it can operate in wireless mode but it is a mod rather than something that's offered for sale.
As for the EDtracker, it's a small USB dongle and a little box that you velcro somewhere on your headset. Not wireful at all.
For best results it can track a thing called a "track clip pro" which is a USB-connected gadget with three lights that you strap to the side of your headphones. I've only ever used the track clip pro myself, because wearing a hat indoors is inappropriate behaviour, so I can only relate what I've read elsewhere which is people saying that using it instead of the passive reflector is a good idea because of the higher resolution available.
Some people have figured out a way to wire in a battery to the track clip pro so it can operate without the USB power. In that regard it can operate in wireless mode but it is a mod rather than something that's offered for sale.
As for the EDtracker, it's a small USB dongle and a little box that you velcro somewhere on your headset. Not wireful at all.
Technically that's not wireless either as it has wires inside to connect stuff... we can all play that game
yeah, you spotted the tiny troll wired inside me!
actually i found trackir's wiring and cam mounting a bit flimsy, but once set up you don't have to touch it anymore unless ... cats