Free face tracking - No lamps, reflexes or anything - that WORKS!

[Druid_]

I think the technology is there for VR HMDs now especially with the OLED screens around. But we're back to wearing something (possibly cumbersome or uncomfortable) on your head again. Not to mention the headaches you'll get from having a full colour, hi-res screen and inch from your eyes.

 

Personally, I'd like something along the lines of this

Only 2 HD 1080p projectors were used. When higher def affordable projectors come mainstream then you'll be sweet. I guess it might take up just a little more room than a HMD though...hehe.

[jeffyd123]

OK this looks cool... Im installing it with a high end Logitech Orbit camera.... lets see how this does......

 

.... an hour later....

 

 

Well it works fairly well! I have been tweaking the resolution of the web cam from 640x480, 720x 480 and 2Mpix. Interestingly, the higher resolutions dont seem to make much of a difference (so far) and the FPS in the face track app stays about the same (~20).

 

Im having trouble understanding the EWMA thing but it does seem to help by enabling it and putting smoothing to zero.

 

Im trying to figure out how to increase the pitch in game... its pretty minimal. the yaw works surprisingly well. there is some low level drift so the view is a bit "fluid".

 

So far Im pretty impressed. Im gonna read up on the face track website to understand what EWMA does.

 

Jeff

Edited December 2, 2010 by jeffyd123

[Bucic]

I'm going to try this out today if Windows 7 will recognize my old webcam, as it is no longer supported.

[aelfewulf]

Since Kinect was mentioned...

Imagine giving wingman commands with hand signals...

Ejecting by actually performing the ejection movements...

IMMERSIVE!

[WynnTTr]

My wife already looks at me funny when I burst out with some strange noises when playing with headphones on. Or when I'm physically leaning with the virtual bank.

 

I think she'll have a tea party and have her friends come over to watch the ape flail his arms around if something like Kinect and these wishes are implemented. Very doubtful though.. be nice, we can only dream.

[Daniel]

Is it safe to use ppjoy??? :helpsmilie:

 

AVG reports:

 

c:\Program Files (x86)\PPJoy Joystick Driver\PPJoyDLL.exe

Trojan Downloader.Agent2.AAYR

Infected

 

c:\Program Files (x86)\PPJoy Joystick Driver\PPJoyMouse.exe

Trojan Downloader.Agent2.AGHD

Infected

[JAG]

Looks like ppjoy it's no more available. Any other link to download it?

[J3ff]

Im on Vista 32bit, and didnt have to download ppjoy. It worked as soon as I installed. There is a new version of FTN. Then there is a beta 4, which gives FSX/FS2009 support and adds some other features. Seems like each update it gets better and better.

[JAG]

What game protocol are you using?

[J3ff]

What game protocol are you using?

 

I am using Fake TrackIR protocol. You also have to d/l the trackir fixer on the first page. I would install the regular version of FTN, then update to the beta, more options to adjust the curves in the FTN interface.

Edited January 6, 2011 by DJ_J3ff

[Daniel]

Hi,

 

it works with my 64Bit OS. :thumbup:

 

This is my configuration:

 

Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit version

Logitech Webcam C300

FaceTrackNoIR v130 + Update4

Seeing Machines - faceAPI

PPJoy 0.8.4.6

 

:pilotfly:

[hannibal]

i tried this facetracknoIR with the PS3eye cause there were threads saying that it runs at 60fps.. not only that it did 29fps, but i thought it wasnt that great compared to trackIR...

 

this was tried a month and a half ago, i just used the facetracknoIR by itself, NO PPjoy involved..

 

those whoe had a good experience, please tell us, what you installed software wise, how u installed, and what webcam, you used..

 

THANKS

[Daniel]

Instructions for 64Bit version of Windows 7 Home Premium

 

1-Install PPjoy 0.8.4.6 as shown at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScuYfagMixU but do not deactivate Windows Test Mode or you won't be able to run and configure PPJoy.

 

2-In PPJoy create a virtual joystick and set it like this:

 

 

3-Install the faceAPI

 

4-Install FaceTrackNoIR v130 and Update5. Ste "Face API" as Tracker Source and "Virtual Joystick" as Game protocol.

Check the "Invert" fields as shown, don't pay attention to the numeric values now.

 

 

5-Start DCS A-10C and you should see the new joystick.

CLEAR every field in PPjoy column and set the axis as shown here:

 

 

At this point you can use your head. :)

Tip: to tweak your settings, run A-10C in a window, not full screen.

This way it is easier to change the settings in FaceTrackNoIR while you fly.

 

I hope this can help! :joystick:

Edited May 6, 2011 by Daniel

[hannibal]

thanks daniel... what kinda of webcam are you using, and can you describe the performance of facetracknoIR compared to TrackIR4/5 ?

[Daniel]

My webcam is a Logitech C300, I get 30fps with good lighting (30fps is the maximum for the C300).

I've never used TrackIR but FaceTrackNoIR works very well and it's free. :music_whistling:

[harleyblue]

I try all procedure to W7 64 bit. All wrks fine with Windows in test mode, but when i deactivate the test mode ppjoy can't run and appaer the message can't load the ppjoy*...dll . Any solution? Thank's

[harleyblue]

Up. We need any solution other track ir...

Freetrack don't works with 64 bit and DCS

Face track non ir same....

What solution?

[Daniel]

To install and use ppjoy Windows must be set to test mode.

The video tutorial is not clear about that.

If you don't want to see the test mode watermark, open the Driver Signature Enforcement Overrider and select Remove Watermarks.

[harleyblue]

The video is very clear :thumbup:.

I install in test mode and no problem when test all in this mode. But when deactivate test mode ppjoy don't works. :(

 

Today try to remove Watermarks.:book:

 

Thank's.:smilewink:

[TEDZED1]

Hi, Iam new to this forum and want to ask which Webcam is best for use freefacetrackingnoir.

Iam using a win7 64-bit - will it work with black shark and maybe fsx?

Thx for help

 

Ted

[Daniel]

There's a list here: http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/compatibility/webcams.htm

[TEDZED1]

Thx so far bought a c510 and this Works Great. I just have another questions. Now i have to turn my head when aiming with Camera. IS there a Way to do it with Mouse or Coolie during viewing at center monitor.

[harleyblue]

There any solution in beta 5 to use the facetracknoir with fakeIR?. In my w7 64bit i try to remove watermark. But don't works. Work's fine only in test mode.Is there a problem to use windows in test mode when i use the DCS A10C?. Or any solution to work's ppjoy.? I try all. Thank's boy.

[TEDZED1]

ok get facetrack running in black shark. after applying the patch for the dll. Unfort. I cant switch between full - and windowed mode anymore? Any ideas how i can switch back to windowed mode, cause I prefer this one to play this game.

[harleyblue]

The PPjoy work's only with test mode. I try all solution but it's the way.

I use the Logitech c500 i try more setting , but the head have more moviment not correct. Have any boy the setting, for sample on my headtrack. Thank's.