MilesD Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 Looks great Miles! Will we also be able to flash the device with this user interface? Again, another great idea from the community! I wasn't even thinking about that Sirrah, thanks, and added. This was supposed to be simple, but it looks like its getting complicated. The center blue square section is for confirming data only. I will probably hide that and make it a pop up. Thanks again Sirrah, Miles Now shipping up to website Pre-Order Form date 2022/06/01 Pre-Order Form Submission https://pointctrl.com/preorder-form/ PointCTRL Support Discord https://discord.gg/jH5FktJ PintCTRL Website https://pointctrl.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydost Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Hello Miles, I was wondering about to which headsets you have designed mounts for? At the moment I am between headsets and I have been holding off my order until I know for certain which will be my next headset. I think it would be a good idea to update the first post with available mounts. Are the mounts individual or are some mounts usable with more than one type of headset? If I remember correctly you had some tracking problems with the low emission angle of the IR LEDs. If you haven't solved that one yet I have one suggestion to try out. When I built my own freetrack device I had the same problem with the visible angle being very low and that made the device unusable. I was able to solve it by filing the tip of the led flat instead of the normal rounded tip. That increased the IR emission angle quite a bit (maybe to around 45 degrees or so don't remember how much exactly). Also I think that as the tip was now matte instead of clear helped to scatter the light around. Though, I have no idea does it harm the led to file the excess plastic off and it might be a bit too much work to individually hack all the leds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesD Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 Hello Miles, I was wondering about to which headsets you have designed mounts for? At the moment I am between headsets and I have been holding off my order until I know for certain which will be my next headset. I think it would be a good idea to update the first post with available mounts. Are the mounts individual or are some mounts usable with more than one type of headset? If I remember correctly you had some tracking problems with the low emission angle of the IR LEDs. If you haven't solved that one yet I have one suggestion to try out. When I built my own freetrack device I had the same problem with the visible angle being very low and that made the device unusable. I was able to solve it by filing the tip of the led flat instead of the normal rounded tip. That increased the IR emission angle quite a bit (maybe to around 45 degrees or so don't remember how much exactly). Also I think that as the tip was now matte instead of clear helped to scatter the light around. Though, I have no idea does it harm the led to file the excess plastic off and it might be a bit too much work to individually hack all the leds. Hi Sydost, Great post and information. We currently use a "straw hat" wide angle IRLED with a 120 degree angle of half intensity. With our Sensor, an increased area of the tracked light source provides better tracking through linear interpolation of the center coordinate. FoxDeltas mod increases the area of the tracked IR source. I have had mixed results with add on diffusers for increased resolution, but I am still working on a final retrofit solution. I am also moving from a 5mm to a 8mm IRLED with a translucent lens surface finish ( the same effect you achieved when you filed the led to reduce the angle of incidence across the LED ) the frosted surface illuminates the entire LED lens and diffuses light, while providing consistent tracked surface. Thank you for your suggestions, and I will update the first post as you suggested. The web site is half done, but you can also see the different mounts available there. http://pointctrl.com Thanks again, I truly appreciate your suggestions and feedback. Miles Now shipping up to website Pre-Order Form date 2022/06/01 Pre-Order Form Submission https://pointctrl.com/preorder-form/ PointCTRL Support Discord https://discord.gg/jH5FktJ PintCTRL Website https://pointctrl.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesD Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 Update The chip manufacturer finally fixed the mislabeling issue. Production will be starting again tomorrow. Here is a video preview of the new PointCTRL GUI. The sound is low so you may have to turn it up. Miles Now shipping up to website Pre-Order Form date 2022/06/01 Pre-Order Form Submission https://pointctrl.com/preorder-form/ PointCTRL Support Discord https://discord.gg/jH5FktJ PintCTRL Website https://pointctrl.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosteven1 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Firecat, I would like to be added to the waiting list, can I do that here? Thanks, Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesD Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Update: I finally received the correct parts and production has started again. I expect to send out invoices on Monday for the current group. Thanks for your patience, Miles The first 40 FCUs of this run are out out of the oven. Now shipping up to website Pre-Order Form date 2022/06/01 Pre-Order Form Submission https://pointctrl.com/preorder-form/ PointCTRL Support Discord https://discord.gg/jH5FktJ PintCTRL Website https://pointctrl.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireCat Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Firecat, I would like to be added to the waiting list, can I do that here? Thanks, Ron Hi rosteven1, You have been added to the list link below. https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3862014&postcount=690 Regards FireCat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavrick1709 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 The GUI looks just great. Good job !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimitedLiability Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I NEED this in my life. Please add me to the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireCat Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I NEED this in my life. Please add me to the list Hi LimitedLiability, You have been added to the list link below. https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3862014&postcount=690 Also, check out MilesD post for the PointCTRL Discord link. https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3607054&postcount=1 Regards FireCat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirrah Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 (edited) Today I used Pointctrl in the Huey for the first time. I thought it'd be cool to be able to flip switches on the overhead panel with Pointctrl Unfortunately I stumbled up on some issue I can't seem to figure it out. For some reason, as soon as I look up and reach my hand towards the overhead panel, my cursor pops into this fixed position (see screenshot) When I look back down all works like it should again. I'm kinda out of ideas what's causing this. I tried re-calibration (all feels quite natural and cursors respond as they should) Did another edge calibration (also all seems good there) Disconnected my mouse (made no change) Anyone here have any ideas, or maybe recognizes this issue? (sorry for the poor screenshot quality. I only fly in VR and use a very crappy old monitor :D) Edited October 26, 2019 by sirrah System specs: i7-8700K @stock speed - GTX 1080TI @ stock speed - AsRock Extreme4 Z370 - 32GB DDR4 @3GHz- 500GB SSD - 2TB nvme - 650W PSU HP Reverb G1 v2 - Saitek Pro pedals - TM Warthog HOTAS - TM F/A-18 Grip - TM Cougar HOTAS (NN-Dan mod) & (throttle standalone mod) - VIRPIL VPC Rotor TCS Plus with ALPHA-L grip - Pointctrl & aux banks <-- must have for VR users!! - Andre's SimShaker Jetpad - Fully adjustable DIY playseat - VA+VAICOM ~ That nuke might not have been the best of ideas, Sir... the enemy is furious ~ GUMMBAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesD Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 (edited) Today I used Pointctrl in the Huey for the first time. I thought it'd be cool to be able to flip switches on the overhead panel with Pointctrl Unfortunately I stumbled up on some issue I can't seem to figure it out. For some reason, as soon as I look up and reach my hand towards the overhead panel, my cursor pops into this fixed position (see screenshot) When I look back down all works like it should again. I'm kinda out of ideas what's causing this. I tried re-calibration (all feels quite natural and cursors respond as they should) Did another edge calibration (also all seems good there) Disconnected my mouse (made no change) Anyone here have any ideas, or maybe recognizes this issue? (sorry for the poor screenshot quality. I only fly in VR and use a very crappy old monitor :D) Hey Sirrah, That sounds like IR interference. My guess is a window or light is in the direction of the overhead panel right where the cursor is stuck. If its a window, you may have to occlude it, if its a light, you may have to switch to a bulb that does not emit IR, like an LED and some of the CFL or fluorescent bulbs. Unlike TrackIR, where you only have to account for the IR interference in the static cameras FOV, PointCTRLs sensor is moved in your 360 degree environment. Here is another cheesy long winded video that may be helpful in tracking down the problem. Miles Edited October 26, 2019 by MilesD Now shipping up to website Pre-Order Form date 2022/06/01 Pre-Order Form Submission https://pointctrl.com/preorder-form/ PointCTRL Support Discord https://discord.gg/jH5FktJ PintCTRL Website https://pointctrl.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirrah Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Hey Sirrah, That sounds like IR interference. My guess is a window or light is in the direction of the overhead panel right where the cursor is stuck. If its a window, you may have to occlude it, if its a light, you may have to switch to a bulb that does not emit IR, like an LED and some of the CFL or fluorescent bulbs. Unlike TrackIR, where you only have to account for the IR interference in the static cameras FOV, PointCTRLs sensor is moved in your 360 degree environment. Here is another cheesy long winded video that may be helpful in tracking down the problem. Miles Of course! I've seen all your tutorial video's, yet I didn't think of this... :doh: Not at my pc right now to test it, but this must be it! :pilotfly: System specs: i7-8700K @stock speed - GTX 1080TI @ stock speed - AsRock Extreme4 Z370 - 32GB DDR4 @3GHz- 500GB SSD - 2TB nvme - 650W PSU HP Reverb G1 v2 - Saitek Pro pedals - TM Warthog HOTAS - TM F/A-18 Grip - TM Cougar HOTAS (NN-Dan mod) & (throttle standalone mod) - VIRPIL VPC Rotor TCS Plus with ALPHA-L grip - Pointctrl & aux banks <-- must have for VR users!! - Andre's SimShaker Jetpad - Fully adjustable DIY playseat - VA+VAICOM ~ That nuke might not have been the best of ideas, Sir... the enemy is furious ~ GUMMBAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireCat Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Of course! I've seen all your tutorial video's, yet I didn't think of this... :doh: Not at my pc right now to test it, but this must be it! :pilotfly: I had this problem and as now with you, Miles pointed me in the right area to look at. Once I covered the light spots with blinds I was OK. Hope your problem is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DthFrmAbv Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Please count me in Ryzen 3700X, 2080ti, 32GB, HP Reverb, Rift S, Thrustmaster Warthog, Crosswind, SFX-100 motion rig :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireCat Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Please count me in Hi DthFrmAbv, You have been added to the list link below. https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3862014&postcount=690 Also, check out MilesD post for the PointCTRL Discord link. https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3607054&postcount=1 Regards FireCat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloguy Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 FireCat/Miles, I happen to have two stations at my house, and was wondering if it would be possible to get added at the end of the list for another sensor and set of FCUs? I don't want to take away from someone who hasn't gotten theirs yet. i9 12900k @ 4.9ghz, 32gb RAM Nvidia RTX 3090 Windows 11 x64 Valve Index Brunner CLS-E w/RS F16GRH, Virpil TCS Rotor Plus Collective, BRD F1 Pedals, WH Throttle, FSSB R3 w/WH Grip, PointCTRL v1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirrah Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 I had this problem and as now with you, Miles pointed me in the right area to look at. Once I covered the light spots with blinds I was OK. Hope your problem is the same. Still didn't get the chance to try, but there's a window to my upper left... so this must be it :) System specs: i7-8700K @stock speed - GTX 1080TI @ stock speed - AsRock Extreme4 Z370 - 32GB DDR4 @3GHz- 500GB SSD - 2TB nvme - 650W PSU HP Reverb G1 v2 - Saitek Pro pedals - TM Warthog HOTAS - TM F/A-18 Grip - TM Cougar HOTAS (NN-Dan mod) & (throttle standalone mod) - VIRPIL VPC Rotor TCS Plus with ALPHA-L grip - Pointctrl & aux banks <-- must have for VR users!! - Andre's SimShaker Jetpad - Fully adjustable DIY playseat - VA+VAICOM ~ That nuke might not have been the best of ideas, Sir... the enemy is furious ~ GUMMBAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireCat Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 FireCat/Miles, I happen to have two stations at my house, and was wondering if it would be possible to get added at the end of the list for another sensor and set of FCUs? I don't want to take away from someone who hasn't gotten theirs yet. I've added you at the end of the list, I can't see anyone objecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloguy Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Cool, thx FireCat! i9 12900k @ 4.9ghz, 32gb RAM Nvidia RTX 3090 Windows 11 x64 Valve Index Brunner CLS-E w/RS F16GRH, Virpil TCS Rotor Plus Collective, BRD F1 Pedals, WH Throttle, FSSB R3 w/WH Grip, PointCTRL v1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nb Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Hi, Could I be added to the list? Best regards - Bratt out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pefman Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Add me to please :-) i7 6700k | 16GB DDR4 | ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 Ti STRIX | 960 EVO | HTC Vive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireCat Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Hi, Could I be added to the list? Best regards Add me to please :-) Hi @nb and @pefman, You have been added to the list link below. https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3862014&postcount=690 Also, check out MilesD post for the PointCTRL Discord link. https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3607054&postcount=1 Regards FireCat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99Hawk Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Hi May I be added to the list as well. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireCat Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Hi May I be added to the list as well. Thanks Hi 99Hawk, You have been added to the list link below. https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3862014&postcount=690 Also, check out MilesD post for the PointCTRL Discord link. https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3607054&postcount=1 Regards FireCat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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