No track ir = hard flying

[Tango777]

I do not have track ir and flying the A10-C is a big challenge because of all of the swithes and buttons that you must click on.

 

Is there any other way to move your head around easier than having to hit alt+c all of the time for movement and zooming in and out?

 

I have a sidewinder joystick but moving hands from the joystick's hat to the mouse back and forth is a real hassle.

 

Thank you!

[Sryan]

although I actually do have a trackIR. I have set up some custom snapviews in order to not have to strain myself in order to check my six or work my radio's and CDU.

 

While some work to set-up. Inflight I just need to hit the snapview key ( rebinded this to the "Decimal" key on the numpad ) and then hit one of the keys on the numpad wich then instantly snaps the view to one of the avionics I have previously set up.

[ReaperSVK]

I made a homemad trackIR using Freetrack with IR plugin....the whole thing cost me 10€ and its working without any problem or lags or track loss or anything....I will never buy the real trackIR now

 

search for homemade trackIR on google, you will find lots of tutorials, anyone can do it, and DCS is a lot more fun with it

[Bucic]

What Sryan said. Also

DCS cameras, views and video recording - ED Forums

[Danzer]

Well, for only 1/3 of the price of a TrackIR I'm using the TrackHat clip + the PS3 eye head tracking webcam of http://www.trackhat.org/

Works like a charm, even the software is especially adapted to this combination......

[baltic_dragon]

Any working solution is great, and head tracking is an absolute must - have and a game changer. No real flying without it, especially in a Hog where you need to have a good situational awareness when engaging ground targets.

[Xavven]

Any working solution is great, and head tracking is an absolute must - have and a game changer. No real flying without it, especially in a Hog where you need to have a good situational awareness when engaging ground targets.

 

I second this. A HOTAS, any HOTAS, is a must obviously, but get head tracking before you upgrade your HOTAS or buy pedals. Seriously. I went from having an OK time to having an AMAZING time when I got my TrackIR.

[MegOhm_SD]

Using TIR to check six or use switches in the cockpit is anything but a strain.

 

If you find It is a problem or a "strain" when doing so...you do not have it set up correctly.

[Meiz]

You can also double click the middle mouse button and it will do the same thing as pressing L alt + c, i found that made things slightly easier/faster.

 

I know it wasn't your question but there are also a few cheaper alternatives to TrackIR that might interest you. This project sounds promising (and it's what I'm waiting for) but we haven't seen anything more then a render and the idea yet, hopefully we will hear more within the next month or 2, apparently it will be much much cheaper then TrackIR. There is also the Delan Clip .

[Tango777]

Thank you all very much. Your support is the best forum I have ever seen.

 

If you guys ever have the need to be taught how to fly some big iron in another sim just let me know. Too bad that there is not a big iron airplane like a B-52 or C-5 for DCS.

[Bucic]

BTW, the controls now have both search and jump-to features. Give it a try, guys.

[CAT_101st]

Iv bin using FreeTrack since KA-50 release. I have had guys with Track IR come over and try my setup and they think it is better than TIR. It is all in the setup. Have had a lot of time to make it perfect.

In the end you do what will work best for you.

[dubik]

I also was building my own "cheaper" TrackIR and in the end I paid for TraickIR + PS3 camera + some drivers + countless hours to get that thing working. Free software doesn't always work and crashes. So now, after I know all the details behind "10$ camera + free track works just fine" I would never go that path. Just pay 150 and use freed time to play the game!

[Sporg]

I also was building my own "cheaper" TrackIR and in the end I paid for TraickIR + PS3 camera + some drivers + countless hours to get that thing working. Free software doesn't always work and crashes. So now, after I know all the details behind "10$ camera + free track works just fine" I would never go that path. Just pay 150 and use freed time to play the game!

+1

 

I tried with TrackNoIR and used a lot of time to try to get it to work.

 

In the mean time my friend got a TrackIR, plugged it in and flew.

 

After watching that for a while, I got my own TrackIR, plugged it in, and never looked back again. :)

 

Of course other people's experience may be different, but my recommendation is to get the TrackIR for ease of use.

[2p4s]

I would agree with comments here, depends on what you've more of, money or time. For me facetracknoir works great, but I have spent a lot of time configuring it for my setup. Works great now that it's set. Doesn't stop me tweaking it every other week though, depending on my mood!

 

Can't just blanket imply that free software crashes more than purchased software!

[Nooch]

I am using the analog sticks on my XBOX 360 controller to move around. Not the best alternative but it works.

[Andrei]

Of course other people's experience may be different, but my recommendation is to get the TrackIR for ease of use.

 

Indeed. It took me a while time-wise and some headache to figure out what kind of head tracking I want to use. TrackIR seemed obvious first choice, but I didn't like the company's attitude and pricing :)

 

Finally I ended up buying a custom-made clip with PS3 Eye for a fraction or TIR price and set up OpenTrack. Took a few hours getting it to work properly, but you set it once and then forget about it. No regrets so far; works like a charm.