PointCTRL - Finger Mounted VR Controller

[javelina1]

Thanks Miles,

 

The last mile always seems the longest. You remain a model of communication as a developer and manufacturer.

+1 :thumbup:

[MilesD]

Well I lost the day because because my PC crashed today, I think I was able to recover most of the data. I am re-installing all my design and programming apps now.

 

Here is the latest FCU design. I am stuck with the shape because of the LiPo battery. The new attachment and adjustment design works really well. It works like a buckle tensioning on itself. They really do look much better in person than the pics. The layer height will be finer on the production 3d prints.

 

Thanks,

 

Miles

Edited April 12, 2019 by MilesD

[Deano87]

Well I lost the day because because my PC crashed today, I think I was able to recover most of the data. I am re-installing all my design and programming apps now.

 

Oh no! Glad to hear you managed to save your data, please back everything up! Murphy has a way of sticking a spanner in the works at the least optimal moment. :/

 

 

Here is the latest FCU design. I am stuck with the shape because of the LiPo battery. The new attachment and adjustment design works really well. It works like a buckle tensioning on itself. They really do look much better in person than the pics. The layer height will be finer on the production 3d prints.

 

Thanks,

 

Miles

 

Looking good miles! Looks functional and comfortable! For better pics try taking some using natural light rather than a flash, flash is really terrible on shiny plastic objects, picks out every single layer of the print hehe.

[MilesD]

Looking good miles! Looks functional and comfortable! For better pics try taking some using natural light rather than a flash, flash is really terrible on shiny plastic objects, picks out every single layer of the print hehe.

 

Thanks for the advice Deano, I will do that. I need to work on my pic and video skill set.

 

Miles

[Fusedspine33]

Miles, I can tell your a perfectionist and want to find ways to improve manufacturing process, speed, size and aesthetics with each batch, but we won’t see them after the HMD goes on. LOL :lol:

 

Well I lost the day because because my PC crashed today, I think I was able to recover most of the data. I am re-installing all my design and programming apps now.

 

Here is the latest FCU design. I am stuck with the shape because of the LiPo battery. The new attachment and adjustment design works really well. It works like a buckle tensioning on itself. They really do look much better in person than the pics. The layer height will be finer on the production 3d prints.

 

Thanks,

 

Miles

[MilesD]

Miles, I can tell your a perfectionist and want to find ways to improve manufacturing process, speed, size and aesthetics with each batch, but we won’t see them after the HMD goes on. LOL :lol:

No, I would not of held things up for atheistics, I was not happy with the discrete steps of the finger adjustment. Now its infinitely adjustable which make it easier to get comfortable. I didn't want to end up like Steve Martin and the opti-grab in "The Jerk". Instead of facing a jury of my peers that were cross eyed, the jurors at my trial would all be missing their index fingers from lack of circulation caused by PointCTRL being to tight.

 

Miles

Edited April 12, 2019 by MilesD

[Fusedspine33]

I was just trying to be humorous.

[MilesD]

I was just trying to be humorous.

 

As was I, I guess I missed the mark. But you are right, I always think just a little more will make it better. I am trying to think of that saying, something like, the pursuit of perfection is the enemy of progress.

[AKA_Clutter]

Question - Has this started shipping and any clue as to where I sit in line?

( I don't think it has, but read a thread somewhere that made me think it had)

 

Thanks

[Chic]

Question - Has this started shipping and any clue as to where I sit in line?

( I don't think it has, but read a thread somewhere that made me think it had)

 

Thanks

 

 

Not shippin yet.

 

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3862014&postcount=690

[FireCat]

No, I would not of held things up for atheistics, I was not happy with the discrete steps of the finger adjustment. Now its infinitely adjustable which make it easier to get comfortable. I didn't want to end up like Steve Martin and the opti-grab in "The Jerk". Instead of facing a jury of my peers that were cross eyed, the jurors at my trial would all be missing their index fingers from lack of circulation caused by PointCTRL being to tight.

 

Miles

 

lol, nice one.

[Deano87]

One dollar and NINE CENTS! :lol:

[javelina1]

One dollar and NINE CENTS! :lol:

"Bring us some fresh wine... Something from this year!..." Love that movie

[MilesD]

"Bring us some fresh wine... Something from this year!..." Love that movie

 

"He hates these cans, Stay away from the cans"

 

I know, I know, "Stop with this foolish trivia nonsense and make my damn PointCTRL"

 

Miles

[javelina1]

"He hates these cans, Stay away from the cans"

 

I know, I know, "Stop with this foolish trivia nonsense and make my damn PointCTRL"

 

Miles

No pressure buddy, honest! You're a guy focused on QA! All for that. Thanks again for all your efforts. We'll wait until you bless things, so no worries. :thumbup:

[FireCat]

"He hates these cans, Stay away from the cans"

 

I know, I know, "Stop with this foolish trivia nonsense and make my damn PointCTRL"

 

Miles

 

No, no Miles. We want more trivia nonsense or you may see us all at the courthouse waving our blackened fingers wrapped in oversized caricature bandages:megalol:

[hansangb]

No, I would not of held things up for atheistics, I was not happy with the discrete steps of the finger adjustment. Now its infinitely adjustable which make it easier to get comfortable. I didn't want to end up like Steve Martin and the opti-grab in "The Jerk". Instead of facing a jury of my peers that were cross eyed, the jurors at my trial would all be missing their index fingers from lack of circulation caused by PointCTRL being to tight.

 

Miles

 

 

That's all I need. These HDMI cables. And these USB cables. The HDMI, and USB cables, it's all I need. And these controllers. The HDMI, USB, and controllers, that's all I need. And these HMD!

 

LOL.

 

great movie...and I'm sure yours will be a great product.

[FireCat]

 

great movie...and I'm sure yours will be a great product.

 

+1

[Pirimeister]

A quick question, if I may.

I'm really interested in this device, but I would like to confirm where does the PointCrontrol tracker go? Is it on the Oculus itself?

 

And it links with the PC via a USB cable, correct?

 

I ask this because I have my setup facing away from the monitors, - with my back to them, to be precise- so if the tracker needs to be facing me, like TrackIr, I don't have anywhere to place it on.

 

Thank you!

Piri

[Deano87]

A quick question, if I may.

I'm really interested in this device, but I would like to confirm where does the PointCrontrol tracker go? Is it on the Oculus itself?

 

And it links with the PC via a USB cable, correct?

 

I ask this because I have my setup facing away from the monitors, - with my back to them, to be precise- so if the tracker needs to be facing me, like TrackIr, I don't have anywhere to place it on.

 

Thank you!

Piri

 

Correct. The tracker goes ontop if whatever VR headset you have. So it should work fine with your setup.

[FireCat]

A quick question, if I may.

I'm really interested in this device, but I would like to confirm where does the PointCrontrol tracker go? Is it on the Oculus itself?

 

And it links with the PC via a USB cable, correct?

 

I ask this because I have my setup facing away from the monitors, - with my back to them, to be precise- so if the tracker needs to be facing me, like TrackIr, I don't have anywhere to place it on.

 

Thank you!

Piri

 

Hi, if you are interested and want to purchase, let me know and I'll put you on the list.

 

Cheers.

[Los]

The tracker is molded to the specific headset (Vive or rift). And it comes with double side tape to affix the tracker to your headset.

 

Los

[TacoGrease]

These have started going out, right? Sorry, I’m still a bit confused as to when we know we’re allowed to purchase our lot number.

[Deano87]

These have started going out, right? Sorry, I’m still a bit confused as to when we know we’re allowed to purchase our lot number.

 

Not yet.

[MilesD]

These have started going out, right? Sorry, I’m still a bit confused as to when we know we’re allowed to purchase our lot number.

There only a few units out to testers who have been providing feedback. I have gone through a few iterations of calibration methods based on their feedback, The general consensus was it was confusing. Los gave me a good idea last night that I added to Joe S's. Production is happening now and I am adding the final touches to the new calibration procedures today.

 

I am off to NYC now to a viewing party for a Korean Television show. My daughters KPOP crew just got back from Soul and won an International dance competition. I will be back later tonight and hopefully have things locked in so I can start shipping next week. I only have mounts completed for the Rift, Vive, and Vive Pro. The PCB can be removed and put in other mounts as they become available.

 

 

Just Look at FireCats list to see where you are, and we will post "now boarding up to row 50, etc.

 

Miles