track ir 5 for external views

[brettmccl]

hey ill admit it im a noob but just got trackir 5 and am wondering can I set it up for the outside views

 

it works fine in the cockpit but would like the extra usage

 

thanks for replies in advance

[S77th-ReOrdain]

hey ill admit it im a noob but just got trackir 5 and am wondering can I set it up for the outside views

 

it works fine in the cockpit but would like the extra usage

 

thanks for replies in advance

 

This can be done. Of course, before you attempt this, it's a good idea to backup any file you are going to edit.

 

One way is to edit your mouse.lua file located in the User\DCS Warthog\Config\Input\Mouse folder. Modify the file to include TrackIR_Yaw and TrackIR_Pitch to the existing Mouse_X and Mouse_Y axis. It's also a good idea to add additional modifiers if you decide you want to try this. Considering you've done things properly, you should notice a new axis to modify when editing or adding an existing Mouse Axis from the ingame options GUI (click the Mouse_X at the bottom of the box).

 

When testing in game, you may also notice the need to slow down the speed of your view once you've added the new commands. You can do this by lowering the speeds that control your Externalviews (lines 192-210) in the View.lua file located in the ..\DCS A-10C\Config\View folder. May take some tweaking to get it where you want it.

 

I use mouse_btn1 as a modifier for convenience (already on my joystick). With this setup, the external TrackIR view is only available when left mouse button is held down. You may want to change yours.

 

You're welcomed to try using my modded mouse.lua file.

mouse.lua

[brettmccl]

thanks reordain

I'm very impressed at the dcs communities help accross the board

 

ill give the mouse lua a try