Pimax 5K Plus Sensors

[Colmillo]

Recently I bought the Pimax 5K plus lenses (+ handmotion ... and obviously, another MB, another graphics card and another processor, the money are colored papers :music_whistling:...)

I am uncomfortable that the Pimax website is not more explicit about the controls and sensors.

I read in the forums that for activities like simulators, (seat mode), it does not require sensors to operate the viewer.

Does anyone know, or has it proven if DCS works correctly without having the sensors?

 

Thank you in advance

[Buckeye]

Recently I bought the Pimax 5K plus lenses (+ handmotion ... and obviously, another MB, another graphics card and another processor, the money are colored papers :music_whistling:...)

I am uncomfortable that the Pimax website is not more explicit about the controls and sensors.

I read in the forums that for activities like simulators, (seat mode), it does not require sensors to operate the viewer.

Does anyone know, or has it proven if DCS works correctly without having the sensors?

 

Thank you in advance

 

Without sensor(s) you don't have 6DOF, or at least that as been my understanding. So no, it wouldn't be fit for use with DCS.

[Colmillo]

Thank you =Buckeye=, and how do you intend to resolve that detail?

Did you buy the sensors too?

Apparently they are not ready yet, they require a deposit.

[Naruto]

I think you can use HTC Vive base station sensors and controllers with the Primax. Another $500 to shell out for a set of two each unless you can find them cheap on ebay.

[Colmillo]

Thanks Naruto...

Money money money

[Binary]

Without sensor(s) you don't have 6DOF.

 

I can confirm this, only 3DOF without sensors. I would not recommend using it without sensors in DCS. HTC Vive sensors work fine.

[Colmillo]

Mmm, bad for me, the transition is from Oculus... so I have to buy 2 sensors.

Also, the controllers???

[Naruto]

Mmm, bad for me, the transition is from Oculus... so I have to buy 2 sensors.

Also, the controllers???

 

Yes sir, I think you're looking at a total of about $1300 investment for the gear. I doubt Primax sensors and knuckle controllers are going to be any cheaper when released eventually.

[hansangb]

Mmm, bad for me, the transition is from Oculus... so I have to buy 2 sensors.

Also, the controllers???

 

One will work. Oculus originally shipped with just one sensor too.

 

I bought one from ebay used, and will dump it when the base stations are ready (my KS level had two sensors/controllers)

[Colmillo]

I appreciate the answers very much, Thank you

 

Anyway it is not very clear to me if I need the two sensors and the two controls of the HTC.

I think I will initially buy 2 sensors (to make sure) and a single control.

My intention is only to use Pimax with DCS.

I will post the results ASAP

[wormeaten]

For DCS and without controllers just one Vive base station will work for the 6DoF head movement. So try to buy one on eBay or buy a single one, I think it is 100$ on HTC store.

[Colmillo]

Thanks wormeaten!!

Do you think that with one controller will be enough??

As I said before, my intention is to use Pimax only with DCS, so I imagine that in the Pimax setup I will require the controllers... ( 2, 1 or none?)

[Icebeat]

I am playing with just one base station and it is perfect

[Naruto]

Thanks wormeaten!!

Do you think that with one controller will be enough??

As I said before, my intention is to use Pimax only with DCS, so I imagine that in the Pimax setup I will require the controllers... ( 2, 1 or none?)

 

You should be able to just use your mouse in DCS without a need for a controller like on my oculus.

[Colmillo]

Of course, I understand.

But when the initial setup is done, you need a controller. At least in Oculus.

And since I do not know neither Pimax nor HTC; my query is if initializing for the first time, I will require some control.

[Icebeat]

Of course, I understand.

But when the initial setup is done, you need a controller. At least in Oculus.

And since I do not know neither Pimax nor HTC; my query is if initializing for the first time, I will require some control.

 

For standing only you don't need controllers.

[Colmillo]

For standing only you don't need controllers.

 

Thanks!!!