PointCTRL - Finger Mounted VR Controller

[Andrew u.k.]

Short video showing my plywood cockpit in action.

 

[MilesD]

That's great Miles :thumbup:

 

I used to do an Elvis move like this, when activating the FCU's

 

 

Okay that is friggin hilarious. Ever since I was informed of this issue by DeshMindER, I was asking people about it, and they would all describe some sort of move they did to mitigate the problem.

 

I always pictured them doing something like this...

 

[Andrew u.k.]

It took me a while to stop the Elvis move.

 

A-10c start up video.

 

 

I know I probably do it wrong ..

[MilesD]

It took me a while to stop the Elvis move.

 

A-10c start up video.

 

 

 

 

I know I probably do it wrong ..

 

Are you doing the Elvis move wrong, or the start up?

Absolutely fantastic video

[MilesD]

Hey Guys,

It seems that PointCTRL is having issues with the latest DCS or Windows update. I am on it now. Has anyone else noticed this, mostly not in working in DCS menus, and sometimes not even the cockpit.

 

Update: Seems to be only the latest firmware version of PointCTRL that has conflicts.

I added a Stable and Beta versions to the website.

If you are having issues clicking on the menus or controls , revert to Stable version.

 

Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience,

 

Miles

Edited April 16, 2020 by MilesD

[kaltokri]

No, but I've pause Windows Update for 30 days, because Microsoft screwed up the last two patch days. One update causes boot and login delay of 2 minutes each at my system, so I deinstalled it and I'm waiting since 5 weeks for a fixed version.

 

 

MS drives me crazy this year. Problems in private environment and at work. Hope they sort it out soon.

[Terry Dactil]

Yes. It happens to me.

 

• Main menu: hotspots and buttons change color but click has no effect
  
• In cockpit game start screen: same
  
• In cockpit Escape menu: works OK
  
• Debrief and exit: same as first two in this list.
  

Not really a problem as the mouse still works fine

[Andrew u.k.]

Yes, I've had this, but I find turning on and off at the usb seems to rectify it.

 

Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

[Hammer1-1]

when do I receive word for payment and whatnot? I am #347

[MilesD]

Yes. It happens to me.

 

• Main menu: hotspots and buttons change color but click has no effect
  
• In cockpit game start screen: same
  
• In cockpit Escape menu: works OK
  
• Debrief and exit: same as first two in this list.
  

Not really a problem as the mouse still works fine

 

Hey Terry,

 

If you have the time, If you could revert to the stable version posted on the website, I would like to confirm its 100% stable for everyone.

 

Thanks,

 

Miles

[MilesD]

when do I receive word for payment and whatnot? I am #347

 

Hi Hammer,

 

UPDATE for everyone on FireCats List

 

We had to put PointCTRL on hold for a bit, because were designing and manufacturing simple devices for local Hospitals in CT.

The focus has been PPE enhancements for Hospital staff. Moving forward, Carol will be taking the lead on most of this now.

 

I am going to try and take Sunday, and focus on completing this groups orders and get your invoices out. Los's son, just started working with us, as well as one of Carols friends, and we were making great progress before Covid hit.

 

Since PointCTRL has been well received by this community and other entities, I committed to manufacturing space, resources, and personnel. The plan will continue with instant online ordering through pointctrl.com and orders going out within 24 hours as soon as the current situation permits.

 

Apologies for the delays, but our current priority of work follows.

 

1) Supporting the care givers with design and manufacturing of devices related to PPE and Covid-19.

2) Current customer support

3) Invoicing and shipping the current group, and manufacturing new PointCTRL kits with v2 FCUs.

4) Increased production through additional staffing and automation to complete orders from FireCats list

5) Switch to website ordering and sales as soon the DCS list is complete, and PointCTRL inventory stocking is sufficient.

6) New product development. (This will be a new thread for your input)

 

Thanks for your patience, and everyone, please stay safe.

 

Miles and Carol

Edited April 16, 2020 by MilesD

[RogueSqdn]

Hey Guys,

It seems that PointCTRL is having issues with the latest DCS or Windows update. I am on it now. Has anyone else noticed this, mostly not in working in DCS menus, and sometimes not even the cockpit.

 

Update: Seems to be only the latest firmware version of PointCTRL that has conflicts.

I added a Stable and Beta versions to the website.

If you are having issues clicking on the menus or controls , revert to Stable version.

 

Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience,

 

Miles

 

 

I’ll check the new version when I get home, but I’ve experienced issues with left and right click getting mixed up in the A-10C. Need to check with regular mouse to narrow down the problem though.

 

I’ll let you know how it goes.

 

on helping out medical needs.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[MilesD]

I’ll check the new version when I get home, but I’ve experienced issues with left and right click getting mixed up in the A-10C. Need to check with regular mouse to narrow down the problem though.

 

I’ll let you know how it goes.

 

on helping out medical needs.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

I am especially curios about you Rogue, because you were using the new FCU Multi buttons press = a keyboard press.

[Terry Dactil]

Yes.

Installed the stable version (040220) and everything now works OK for me. :thumbup:

Edited April 17, 2020 by Terry Dactil
spilling errer

[RogueSqdn]

I am especially curios about you Rogue, because you were using the new FCU Multi buttons press = a keyboard press.

 

False alarm... my issue is that I was for instance, right clicking on a switch in the A-10C cockpit, and expecting the switch to move upward, but instead got a downward motion. This appears to be an issue with the module and not with PointCTRL. I don't know of a way to fix the behavior of those switches, except to possibly dig into the clickabledata.lua file for the A-10C.

 

That's way above my capability, though I'm tempted to try. ;)

 

FWIW, Miles, I'm not having any issue with the keystrokes, except that if I depend on Voiceattack to capture the "O" key, I can't type that key manually on the keyboard anymore. I'll have to dig into Voiceattack settings and see if I can change that.

 

EDIT: It's on page 20 of the Voiceattack manual, "Do not allow key to be passed through." Combining this with only sending the eject command to the DCS application means I'll only get "LCTL e e e" in DCS and not in Windows when I type "O."

Edited April 16, 2020 by RogueSqdn

[RogueSqdn]

Well, I don't have to relearn anything... :)

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=178714&highlight=switch+direction

[Andrew u.k.]

I need to delve in to the clickable data.

What I'd like to do is put a 1 sec delay on the jettison button. I've found if I'm changing the weapons profile in flight I can accidentally jettison everything. Depending where your head is the button can be very close to OSB 3.

 

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[MilesD]

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CURRENT USERS:

In recent testing of the stable version firmware, I noticed that sometimes the buttons do not initially register as mouse clicks or scroll wheel movement when the HMS is initially started or reset.

 

I must have induced this during trying prevent the requirement of Sirrah "Elvis Move" so you don't accidentally press a cockpit button when activating the FCU LED with a button press.

 

The temporary workaround is as follows.

1) The first time you start or reset the HMS, press and release a FCU button to activate it.

2) With the now glowing IRLED out of HMS Field of view (down by your side) Press and hold a FCU button.

3)Then simply bring the FCU into view of the HMS and release the button, and your good until you turn of or reset your HMS.

 

Bottom line: Press and hold FCU button while the HMS cant see it, then bring it into view and release the button.

 

Sorry about that, although it wasn't mentioned, I sure of few of you noticed the problem. It will be fixed in the next update.

 

Thanks

Miles

[Andrew u.k.]

Much appreciated, this has happened to me a few times.

[Skeinon]

Greetings all,

 

are the pointctrl devices production process freezed?

 

i'm #327 so, my group was called about a month ago, despite i've placed within few hours my order, i've not received any confirmation or money request....

 

Please Miles, Carol, take my money! and send me the new tech toys to fit my rig and

make me feel a little more nerdy.

 

:joystick:

[Drac]

Greetings all,

 

are the pointctrl devices production process freezed?

 

i'm #327 so, my group was called about a month ago, despite i've placed within few hours my order, i've not received any confirmation or money request....

 

Please Miles, Carol, take my money! and send me the new tech toys to fit my rig and

make me feel a little more nerdy.

 

:joystick:

 

May want to check this post: https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=4290181&postcount=2387

[Skeinon]

May want to check this post: https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=4290181&postcount=2387

 

Thank you mate, i had missed this post...

 

Surely i can wait in this case...

Health and safety first.

[DD_Crash]

Just got my replacement HMS, thanks Miles, do you want the old board back?

[MilesD]

Just got my replacement HMS, thanks Miles, do you want the old board back?

No the Picture was good.

 

Everyone Please place the adhesive tie down or anything under the Micro USB connector at the HMS to support it. Hopefully this will prevent future breakage if the connector is mistaking grabbed when putting on or removing the headset.

 

The Pimax guys may have to get a little more creative.

 

Please share pics of any of your solutions for any headset with the thread.

 

The next design will hopefully mitigate this issue.

 

All request for replacement HMS's have been shipped, and you should have tracking info on them tonight. (except for HeloGuy, still adding a few things)

 

Thanks everyone, and sorry for the delays. We have been working with the regional Hospital system, but Carol is taking more of the lead on that, so I can get back to PointCTRL when I am not needed for her COVID projects.

 

Thanks, and please stay safe and healthy.

 

Miles

Edited April 23, 2020 by MilesD

[pgh2atl]

Hey Miles! Sorry if I missed it....this thread moves pretty fast!.......but is there a way for me to purchase two of the Optional Headset Mounted triple Aux Push-button banks? I was in the first 100 to get my full kit but I didn’t see a way for existing customers to pick these up. Could you please advise? Thanks!