Issues with TrackIR placement on 55" TV's

[MAXsenna]

Then you need LEDs for tracking (the "antlers" with the IR LEDs, for the camera to pick up and track movement reliably).
At such angle and distance, it will never be fine with the hat reflectors - those are meant to be used in a small angle (almost right in front) of the camera, for small(er) screens. 

DelanClip (wired or wireless), plugged into USB and placed on headphones/headset (at right or left of your head) is the most reliable.

Or do some yourself (plenty videos on Youtube, 

 but ignore the camera and software part - the "LED antlers" work with the TrackIR camera).
Some even do them to be placed on top of a hat with a small AA battery.

Just to be clear. By "antlers", I actually mean a contraption like the Delanclip, which I have, only shaped like the trackclip reflectors and to be placed on the top of your head/headphones, and not on the side To minimise the downward angle of the camera and to prevent the clip to be closer to the camera when looking right, and farther from the camera when looking left. I've come to the conclusion that this will be the best setup with a large screen when using OpenTrack. Can't believe anyone doesn't sell this. Love my metal Delanclip. It's unbreakable!
Cheers!


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I'm more interested in these 'antlers' you speak of . I can't go robbing a moose farm. Is there even a moose farm? nvm 
FWIW OP I have a similar issue with mine.

Might be one, but I'm sure raindeer will be better. I have borrowed the expression from someone else. Can't give credit, as I can't remember where I first read it. Most importantly, it's to be placed on the top of your head, and not to the side.

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[SharpeXB]

21 minutes ago, kksnowbear said:

Where is the law that says the monitor has to be on the desktop, exactly?

I assume he wants to keep the desk in the photo. 

23 minutes ago, maverick90 said:

I am using the plastic reflector thing that attaches to the brim of a hat.

I have this as well. With a similar setup although not quite as extreme, I need to look so far down to lose tracking that the screen is hidden behind the visor on my cap. You might be able to resolve this by just adjusting the profile or curves. 

25 minutes ago, maverick90 said:

What is that?

TrackClip Pro  

https://www.trackir.com/accessories

 

[Slippa]

I was kinda kidding. Shame, had my eye on these too

[LucShep]

22 minutes ago, SharpeXB said:

TrackClip Pro  

https://www.trackir.com/accessories

 

Please take no offense, as you do present an alternative....  the TrackClip Pro is not worth the price and should never be recommended.
It's utterly fragile and it will break at some point.

Get the DelanClip (pretty much unbreakable) available either as wired USB, or completely wireless (your pick) and be done with it. 

Edited April 23, 2024 by LucShep

[MAXsenna]

I was kinda kidding. Shame, had my eye on these too

Haha! Yeah, I did understand that. My mother actually has Christmas antlers for her convertible, and a red nose. Go figure.

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[maverick90]

Thanks for all the help and suggestions. I was able to fix the problem by readjusting all those points on the graph. And also set profile to smooth as someone suggested. Now I just need to fine tune it to my liking.

[SharpeXB]

1 hour ago, LucShep said:

the TrackClip Pro is not worth the price and should never be recommended.
It's utterly fragile and it will break at some point.

Yes I’ve heard that about it. 

[kksnowbear]

1 hour ago, LucShep said:

the TrackClip Pro is not worth the price and should never be recommended.
It's utterly fragile and it will break at some point.

Funny...I've had the same one for going on 20 years now it seems ...and it's still just fine.  And, to be accurate, I bought it used. 

I guess it comes down to handling.

[LucShep]

53 minutes ago, kksnowbear said:

Funny...I've had the same one for going on 20 years now it seems ...and it's still just fine.  And, to be accurate, I bought it used. 

I guess it comes down to handling.

heh funny indeed!  ....congratulations, I guess?

I've seen it break (twice!) during livestreams on twitch.
A friend here broke the "far antler" just by accidentaly touching it with the arm while reaching for the curtain (would be hilarious if not for his misfortune), not even duct-tape could save it.
How that flimsy fragile thing goes through QC to be on sale is beyond belief, IMO. 

And it was through that same friend that I got to know about the DelanClip (to replace that broken TrackClip Pro).
The built quality and robustness is not even comparable (far better made, like a tank in comparison), makes a joke of it.

Nearly same thing goes for the old Trackhat Clip that I got about a decade ago.
Not proud of it but, mine has been dropped on floor and even stepped over countless times by accident, and still going flawlessly.

It's a shame that the UTC is no longer being developed, that too was a phenomenal alternative.

 

Edited April 24, 2024 by LucShep