Freetrack problem,not working after udpate

[Nomak]

I know this topic has been talked about but nothing that i try is working.And the game without head tracking is unplayable for me.So please guys i need some help on solving the issue.

[Chlebakus]

I have a solution for you. Forget the Freetrack and use FaceTrackNOIR. It can use the same point models, it can automatically calibrate headset clip offset, it has nicely adjustable curves...

 

Freetrack is way too old and somewhat buggy.

[Nomak]

Freetrack has been serving me great so far.I`m new to FTNI and don't know how to configure it,i gave it a try in the past but nothing,it didn't work in DCS aswell.

[Chlebakus]

You should try different outputs. Maybe Freetrack output could work for all. I tried it this weekend, but I don't know, if it works, because my friend's notebook have buggy webcam. These outputs worked in options menu in DCS.

 

What will 100% do the job is Virtual joystick output. Only thing that bothered me is that I had to set the view axis separately for each aircraft. But if you write them down on paper, it takes 5 minutes to set them. Then just fix the ones that are inverted.

 

Don't be afraid you will not understand the settings. There are only input/output curves and global smoothing gauge. And you can even watch and set this while tracking is on. Just great.

 

Just set the tracking filter to Point Track and see how it works. This app works 100% better than Freetrack.

 

Just give it a try. I can help you in case of issues.

[Nomak]

No matter what i do there is no head tracking in DCS.My hat on the joystick that is mapped for view movement is working but no head tracking.I'm in a real brain storm now.And this facetracknoir is not tracking my face at all no matter what i do to the settings.

[Chlebakus]

No matter what i do there is no head tracking in DCS.My hat on the joystick that is mapped for view movement is working but no head tracking.I'm in a real brain storm now.And this facetracknoir is not tracking my face at all no matter what i do to the settings.

 

Forget the face. It can be used, but it is not very correct. It doesn't work in dark. Also you must wait a while to let the app find your face.

 

There is box called Tracking filter or something like that. Go there and select Point Tracker. Click options and select your point model, fill in dimensions and so. Then hit start button at main window with your Freetrack point model on your head. It should work. In some cases it may be necessary (or better) to have some webcam software running. I use Youcam.

 

Maybe the app have some problems to use your webcam. Does it show image when you start tracking?

[Nomak]

When i use freetrack,its tracking my head movement in the program great.It works with Falcon BMS with no problem.Its just DCS and i don't know why,and this is driving me crazy.It has to do something after the latest update i think,all tracking in game has stoped i think after that. I'm gonna try now what u suggetsted.

[Chlebakus]

When i use freetrack,its tracking my head movement in the program great.It works with Falcon BMS with no problem.Its just DCS and i don't know why,and this is driving me crazy.It has to do something after the latest update i think,all tracking in game has stoped i think after that. I'm gonna try now what u suggetsted.

Ah, I see the problem. There is problem with output. Check if it works in DCS with Freetrack output profile (select it in Output box). Try it in controls menu and then ingame.

 

If not, use Vjoy output. It works just like separate joystick for your view. I recommend you to check Gaming USB devices in your system. If there are two Vjoy's visible, you can immediately check the axis' functionality with tracking on. Write them down to know which is which and then set them manually in DCS controls options.

If Vjoys are not visible for your system (happens in Win 8 ) do some googling to find working version.

 

You should also delete all view controls for this devices in DCS as these Vjoys have constant hat up input.

 

Once everything is set, you don't have to change anything anymore.

Edited October 21, 2014 by Chlebakus

[Nomak]

I am sorry but i don't think i understood everything you said.I am new to the flight sim and some of the stuff are like chinese for me :D

[Chlebakus]

When i use freetrack,its tracking my head movement in the program great.It works with Falcon BMS with no problem.Its just DCS and i don't know why,and this is driving me crazy.It has to do something after the latest update i think,all tracking in game has stoped i think after that. I'm gonna try now what u suggetsted.

OK, if you want to use Freetrack, do the same thing I recommended for NOIR. Find the instalation of PPjoy and make Freetrack work by this virtual joystick.

 

Or there are some discussions how to force it to work. I strongly don't recommend these changes as they can completely screw all DCS inputs. But you can try: http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2197587&postcount=243

 

Or there: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=114706

 

I have given up personally and used Freetrack with virtual joystick output. And then went back into FaceTrackNOIR.

[Chlebakus]

I am sorry but i don't think i understood everything you said.I am new to the flight sim and some of the stuff are like chinese for me :D

Well, I know how you feel. My head was also trying to explode when I tried to make these apps to work in DCS. DCS seem to have problems to accept emulated TrackIR inputs. :(

[Nomak]

I deleted all headtrack dll and files in the DCS folder and installed just one in the bin folder.And it started to "work" but i can't move up and down and every other movement is so wrong.But everything in my freetrack is looking perfect O_O

[CAT_101st]

@Nomak This just started with me as well. I hate the FTNOIR it does not feel as nice as the old FT does. I have the same problem that the head tracking is just stuck. As soon as I cleared all the head tracking in the axis command list the keys started to work. And when I add 1 axis back to test it sticks aging. And same with you my FT is running just fine on the desk top. Also id I start DCS with FT turned off. I still get the same problem of the keys not working still.