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I've been using Facetrack with a 3 point hat clip. It works great except during the day when I have some IR interference from a window with open blinds. Closing the blinds is NOT an option (just ask my wife). I tried a visible light camera with the faceAPI but due to the fact I am facing a corner with my setup, the camera can't distinguish my facial features unless the exposure rate is at about 10 FPS (unacceptable). Can I use the faceAPI with an infrared camera? Can I use it both in daylight and semi darkness? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. John

Had the exact same problem. I switched USB ports. problem stopped. John

I use an Acer 16" 1366x768 monitor for my Cougar MFCDs. The pixel size of each MFCD is 441x441. I also have the RWR between the at 244x244 pixels and the digital clock. everything is very clear and easy to read. I got mine for $40. John I just looked on Ebay (where I got mine) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acer-X163W-16-LCD-Monitor-/261218938389?pt=Computer_Monitors&hash=item3cd1dcae15

Do you have full screen turned off in your video settings?

I set the MAV slew speed to 1 yet the cross still races across the MFCD screen. It there a LUA file I need to edit somewhere? John

Using Facetrack with the Freetrack plug in is very smooth and accurate. I'm thinking of removing the visible light filter I installed in my tracking camera to see how the facetracking works. Is anyone using Facetrack without IR that can tell me how well it works? i'm using a 6 core CPU with a core dedicated to tracking so CPU cycles shouldn't be an issue. John

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I never have any trouble with freetrack. I'll check what version DLL I have but the only thing I had to do was invert the pitch axis. I have Windows8 64 bit and DCS version 1.2.4 John

Yea, some guy named Lucky Palmer. I know, it kinda sounds like a used car salesman's name but that's what it said. John

Worked like a charm. Thanks FreeFall.

Let's see. I was a 67n Huey mechanic in the U.S. Army. Then a Ford Motor Company mechanic for 28 years. Now I teach diesel technology in a corporate sponsored Career and Technology High School program. This will be my first summer off since 1979. Woohoo!

I love FSX. Of course I have about $300 in 3rd party software and $500 in hardware that makes it both beautiful and a joy to fly. The flight physics are a little lacking but it's great for learning proper procedure.

In this month's issue of Popular Science it was stated that the Oculus Rift "May have a consumer unit available in the next few years". So don't hold your breath. John

Hi all. I've relocated my MFCDs and RWR on a 16" monitor. I'd like to remove them from displaying on the aircraft (A-10c). Is this possible? Tia John edit: I did try PeterP's "export-fixed-for-DCS-A-10 1.1.1.1 and a example LUA" download with no joy. Everything still displayed in the cockpit. second edit: Here's my monitor LUA _ = function(p) return p; end; name = _('16inchmonitor'); Description = 'MFDs on 16 inch monitor'; Viewports = { Center = { x = 0; y = 0; width = 5836; height = 1080; viewDx = 0; viewDy = 0; aspect = 5.403703703703703; } } LEFT_MFCD = { x = 5890; y = 60; width = 441; height = 441; } RIGHT_MFCD = { x = 6701; y = 60; width = 441; height = 441; } RWR_SCREEN = { x = 6397; y = 0; width = 244; height = 244; } UIMainView = Viewports.Center

Let's see. I have $1000 in monitors. $2000 in a computer. $700 in controllers. Really, what's another $6000 for a complete cockpit? I'm in. Give me the frame dimensions so I can build it and I'll buy 1 or 2 panels at a time. John

Stick with the stranded wire for ease of use and solder the end. The connector will grip the soldered end better than solid core wire. John

I use Windows 8 64bit with no problems at all. I came strait from Vista so I can't comment on Windows 7. John

Well i didn't get to try it until last night but it worked. Thank you. John

Thank you. I'll try that tonight when I get home. John

Most of the multiplayer mission start with no weapons loaded. I'm wondering if something is missing from my 3 screen setup. Where do I pick my loadout? John

Short china hat aft. John

I found a 500Gb Samsung 840 for $290. I just got done installing a copy of Windows8 that I've had laying around for a while. Actually I just got done reinstalling my software. 22 seconds from when I push the button till it's at the desktop ready to go. It's sweet. I may hold off on the rest of the upgrade for a couple of weeks. Just spent the last week in the mountains and the checking account's lookin' a little light. John

Hi Guys, I've been using Freetrack for a few years now. I re-purposed a Logitech 30 FPS camera and built a 3 point IR emitter unit. I like it and it does a good job of following my head around. I have sometimes wondered if TIR would do a great job of following my head around. Anyone having experience with both willing to give a comparison review? John

I've not read all the pages of this post. I did read where it is possible to export gauges to another computer. Is it possible to import button presses from that networked PC? Basically have a Gadroc's type touchscreen monitor hooked to a remote computer so as not to crush the framerate of the main computer. John

I'm east coast and fly in the evening. I've had the A-10c for about a month now. I've done all the training missions and have been practicing bomb runs, SAM aquisition (they usually win), and some AtoA vs choppers. I'd love to give it a go. Let me know. John