Lallan Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 I'm currently using facetrackNoIR on a PS3 eye toy camera (Oh yes like a boss) http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/home/default.htm , it is good to an extent but I find it a pain to get the settings correct and it hard to zoom in and out with your head. Is TrackIr 5 with the pro clip really worth it? Where can I purchase it from in the UK? "Too Tall" SQ 213 i7 870 / 8GB RAM 1333MHz / 2x500Gb Hard Drives @7200 RPM / Windows 7 64 bit / ATI Sapphire 6870 / Asus P7P55D-E / NZXT Phantom Case/ Corsair H80 liquid and fan cooler. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
EtherealN Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 I've never tried FreetrackNOIR myself (no webcam), so I can't really say how much of a difference there is (or isn't) in ease of use, but I have to say I absolutely love my TrackIR4, even without pro clip, definitely worth the money. (Though the cap can get annoying so the clip is probably not a bad idea either.) The TrackIR5 is pretty much the same, only better (wider FoV etcetera), so I can't expect it to not be awesome as well. Regarding retailers in the UK: http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/01-store/store-international-dealers.html [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Daniel "EtherealN" Agorander | Даниэль "эфирныйн" Агорандер Intel i7 2600K @ 4.4GHz, ASUS Sabertooth P67, 8GB Corsair Vengeance @ 1600MHz, ASUS GTX 560Ti DirectCU II 1GB, Samsung 830series 512GB SSD, Corsair AX850w, two BENQ screens and TM HOTAS Warthog DCS: A-10C Warthog FAQ | DCS: P-51D FAQ | Remember to read the Forum Rules | | | Life of a Game Tester
PeterP Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 Is TrackIr 5 with the pro clip really worth it? Where can I purchase it from in the UK?No! Stay away from it to save your soul ! - It's the pure evil and full of witchery... even for protestants! Not long ago you would be burnt at the stake when using it!
MTFDarkEagle Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 I've never tried FreetrackNOIR myself (no webcam), so I can't really say how much of a difference there is (or isn't) in ease of use, but I have to say I absolutely love my TrackIR4, even without pro clip, definitely worth the money. (Though the cap can get annoying so the clip is probably not a bad idea either.) The TrackIR5 is pretty much the same, only better (wider FoV etcetera), so I can't expect it to not be awesome as well. Regarding retailers in the UK: http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/01-store/store-international-dealers.html Agreed 100%. The pro-clip is needed for me because of lighting conditions in my room. And because wearing a cap with my headset is VERY uncomfortable. Lukas - "TIN TIN" - 9th Shrek Air Strike Squadron TIN TIN's Cockpit thread
Daze Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 I couldn't justify the price so I went with the TrackIR 4 with the Track Clip Pro. It works flawlessly. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] First to Fight, First to Strike.
PoleCat Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 I demand that you make an appropriate excuse and then go buy a TrackIR immediately! :D Seriously you won't regret it. Out 1 http://www.104thphoenix.com/
Lallan Posted April 3, 2012 Author Posted April 3, 2012 Sounds like I am missing out on alot XD Where can I get it from in the UK? "Too Tall" SQ 213 i7 870 / 8GB RAM 1333MHz / 2x500Gb Hard Drives @7200 RPM / Windows 7 64 bit / ATI Sapphire 6870 / Asus P7P55D-E / NZXT Phantom Case/ Corsair H80 liquid and fan cooler. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
AustinN360 Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 Sounds like I am missing out on alot XD Where can I get it from in the UK? http://www.flightstore.co.uk/trackir-5-with-track-clip-pro-bundle-and.asp/simulation/headtracking This is where I got mine from. And trust any of us TIR guys it's well worth the money! You can use it with most simulators not just the ED products either. I use it with UK Truck Simulator as well with no issues.
blackbelter Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 I must resist this... I must stick to freetrack...
MTFDarkEagle Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 I must resist this... I must stick to freetrack... I can't hold it :D : Resistance is futile. :thumbup: Lukas - "TIN TIN" - 9th Shrek Air Strike Squadron TIN TIN's Cockpit thread
joey45 Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 I think there are only two dealers in the UK that stock it. The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45
MTFDarkEagle Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 Regarding the trackclip pro, there are a couple of things you can take into consideration: - Lighting conditions - Comfort Re lighting conditions: if there are windows behind you, and you've got curtains open all the time and that kind of stuff, the standard trackclip will have severe difficulties. This is because if you use the trackclip, the trackir is sending an IR signal and looks for the reflection. So you can imagine that if the TIR is bombarded with sun light, it will go berserk. Also, glasses could be troublesome (essence to could). Regarding comfort: Here we have several sub chapters so to speak: the wire, and headset comfort. Re the wire: A (extra) wire will come of your headset. If your already using a headset, you can velcro the two wires together, so it's basically 1 wire again. If using a wireless headset, you will have a "wired" again, unless you fix some batteries to your headset to power the trackclip pro (the trackclip pro's wire is only for power). Also, the standard trackclip has to go on a cap. The caps I have, have one of those buttons on top, on the exact same spot as my headset rests on my head. You can imagine the discomfort :P Right, I think that's all I have to comment regarding the trackclip pro. I hope this was of some help :) Lukas - "TIN TIN" - 9th Shrek Air Strike Squadron TIN TIN's Cockpit thread
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