wombat Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Info required from any members who have one of these units. Looking at the TrackIR 5 Pro site it says 5.2 final, does this mean that the product is not being supported anymore? I am thinking of getting one of these, and do not want to waste money if something new is coming out. Would I be able to use this with the Thrustmaster Hotas Watrhog stick & throttle system? what would the shipping cost from US to Western Australia be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortspecialbus Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I believe that just means its a non-beta version. -stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 wombat, the TrackIR 5.2 final refers to the software for the TrackIR device. Previously they had offered a BETA version of v5.2, it has now been finalized and that version is 5.2 final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortspecialbus Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 As for the rest, it has nothing to do with the joystick so yes it would be supported. As for shipping to Australia, you'd have to get a quote. -stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Hi Guys, thank you for the feedback, I did ask for a quote but still waiting, I suppose they may still be in bed. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbinized Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I heard 5.2 was P3d compatible? anyone know for sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 That would be good if it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbinized Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I agree thats one of the issues holding me back from making the move to P3d. I cant remember where I saw that though. I think it was on the natural point forums somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbinized Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 That would be good if it is Wombat Track IR might be the best advancement in simulation that is affordable to the basic consumer in my humble opinion. When used with Ezca looking at instruments and then looking to turn onto final from base is amazing. Do you use Ezca? if you dont search it on you tube, It is a must same as Track IR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Thanks, I'll go and Google it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbinized Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Its basically a camera emulator. It allows you to make your own cameras around the cockpit and assign them to buttons keys or whatever you like. you could create a zoom in on a engine instrument for when you lean your engine for cruise and assign it to a button and then another for your normal virtual cockpit. Another cool feature is the subtle bumps it creates in the air, this really makes the airframe feel alive. It basically randomly generated bumps and shakes to make you feel like your flying for real, as well as pulling your head left or right when your turning. There are some really good videos that explain the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Its basically a camera emulator. It allows you to make your own cameras around the cockpit and assign them to buttons keys or whatever you like. you could create a zoom in on a engine instrument for when you lean your engine for cruise and assign it to a button and then another for your normal virtual cockpit. Another cool feature is the subtle bumps it creates in the air, this really makes the airframe feel alive. It basically randomly generated bumps and shakes to make you feel like your flying for real, as well as pulling your head left or right when your turning. There are some really good videos that explain the whole thing. urbinized, thanks for that info, found some video's on YouTube and had a look at the site, price is good too, so now have to get the CC out and start research into TrackIR5, hmmm Recently got PMDG 737 and I still have not had time to fly that yet, 24 hours in a day is not enough, hmmm wonder what I can do about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo737 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 TrackIR5 is one of the best things that happen to FSX, it will change the way you look at it. I will never fly FSX without it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Iron Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I can confirm as a TrackerIR5 and Prepar3D user that it does in fact support P3D right after install. No hacking or work-arounds required. Install, run it, and fire up Prepar3D and away you go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Meson Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 TrackIR5 and EZCA a must have combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penzoil3 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 http://www.flightsimstore.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=39&osCsid=da8a5r6pdve1h5kfoq1r57m4i5 Ships from Australia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbinized Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I can confirm as a TrackerIR5 and Prepar3D user that it does in fact support P3D right after install. No hacking or work-arounds required. Install, run it, and fire up Prepar3D and away you go! Not to high jack the thread but High Iron how do you find p3d? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbinized Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Wombat take a look at the Accu feel product from A2A and their videos as well. Track Ir, Ezca and Accu feel marry well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandy Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I have Googled Wombat Track IR and found nothing. Does anyone know the address? John G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 try Googling TrackIR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Try this link: />http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/ Main site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thanks spud, that is the site I purchased through yesterday, sorry to say on this occasion I could not afford to go with an aussie site because of the prices being asked by them, some were around $349 and one was $499 for the exact same item, I do feel sorry for aussie retailer's when they cannot compete with the overseas prices, but like everybody else my $ has to go as far as I can get it to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimNZ Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Track IR is simply amazing. So to is EZCA when you get it configured right. Mozz, (Maurice King) helps me do that, but unfortunately for me, but good for him he's been tied up working some solid hours so EZCA has slipped somewht at this address, but I am looking to getting the Mozz back after Xmas ( well that's my plan anyway) Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retep49 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Track IR is simply amazing. So to is EZCA when you get it configured right. Mozz, (Maurice King) helps me do that, but unfortunately for me, but good for him he's been tied up working some solid hours so EZCA has slipped somewht at this address, but I am looking to getting the Mozz back after Xmas ( well that's my plan anyway) Jim Jim, I'have TrackIR5 for one year now and very happy. If you want to know what settings, go to there forum and you get all the answers. Here is the link: http://forum.naturalpoint.com/ubbthreads.php?Cat=0&C=2 Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaseman007 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 TrackIR5 is one of the best things that happen to FSX, it will change the way you look at it. I will never fly FSX without it +1. It makes such a difference to the whole FSX experience. You won't regret it. Jas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thanks guys for all of your help in regards to Track IR, looks like a lot of you have it already, mine was shipped yesterday but I don't expect to get it until after xmas, my fault for waiting too long to order All you guys have a great Christmas and enjoy your sim presents on Christmas day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaseman007 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Same to you mate. Have a good one. Let us know how you like TrackIR when you get it. Don't forget to grab EZDOK as well. Jas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibidut Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I totally agree with the crowd. Track Ir is way better than 3 screens (btw. cant afford it :'( ). But a bit pricy (in Denmark 240 US$) Ok. Still cheaper than in Australia thoug. Best regards Henrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbinized Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Thanks guys for all of your help in regards to Track IR, looks like a lot of you have it already, mine was shipped yesterday but I don't expect to get it until after xmas, my fault for waiting too long to order All you guys have a great Christmas and enjoy your sim presents on Christmas day Merry Christmas and dont forget Ezca! hahaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo737 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I totally agree with the crowd. Track Ir is way better than 3 screens (btw. cant afford it :'( ). But a bit pricy (in Denmark 240 US$) Ok. Still cheaper than in Australia thoug. Best regards Henrik Damm!! I payed $150.00 the one i got an i though was a bit pricey.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo737 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 +1. It makes such a difference to the whole FSX experience. You won't regret it. Jas My son calls it, computer kinect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptMatt Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I totally agree with the crowd. Track Ir is way better than 3 screens Try TrackIR and 3 screens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying_fish Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Track IR is at http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/ There is no doubt that FTX scenery comes alive when you can pan around on take off to the airport below, or check the guages as you would during a real 'flow' of the instrument panel, As a PPL student I re-ran all my lessons as saved flights, rehearing turning points in the circuit, checking VFR waypoints on navex flights, and quickly scanning the panel as a routine during prcedure turns etc.Couln't be done without TIR. It integrates will with EDZOK, but my experience with OPUS is limited so far. It makes the sim come alive. My only criticsm would be that the trackIR 'track clip pro' that attches to your headphones is fragile, and needs careful handling. Much better ifg it was manufactured in \luminium if anyone for TIR is listening? I'd say go for it, the combination of FSX's fabtastic scenery and tracking is hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo737 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I don't see the point of using TrackIR with three or four monitors and if you are what a waste of good money. The point of TrackIR is to be use on a single monitor for a natural feel that way your VC won't be limited IMO. But, i do think that the use of three to four monitor is 100% better than TrackIR, only if you have the right hardware and setup for the Ultima custom built in VC experience of your choice. It's like using TrackIR in this, when you could do it naturally. http://www.flightsim...ojin/Index.html No way, TrackIR is better than three or even better four screens setup the right way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptMatt Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 The principal of using TrackIR with three screens is the same as using it with one. I've got three 23" screens set in landscape which gives me a wide view and good peripheral vision but the zoom is set to give as life size image as possible and is more or less projected to a flat surface. So far as I know you can't use multiple screens to generate a wrap around vision, you can angle them a little but to see to the left, right or behind me I'd have to still move my head as I would in real life, this can be done with a hat switch or TrackIR. The immersion factor with three screens and TrackIR is considerably enhanced over a single screen - there are plenty of examples on YouTube. Have a go if you get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo737 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Sorry, still don't see a point Now, this is more practical using multiple monitors >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiThNYfiwCA But at the end it all comes down to personal preference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptMatt Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I think the value may be lost some on airliners given the windows are more or less optional extras. I only fly GA but I can see how you could fly an Airliner around the world without ever looking up, let alone 270 degrees horizontal and 180 vertical. In VFR GA you should be spending the majority of your time scanning the outside view. Here is a great example of this - Of course its personal preference but even with 10 screens, the way FSX is projected you'll never be able to see behind you, to the side, up and down etc... All essential in GA flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkH Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 The point of TrackIR is to be use on a single monitor Er, says who? Obviously many people disagree with you. For my money the 6DOF is one of TrackIR's great advantages, something that's impossible to recreate no matter how many wraparound screens you have.I suppose a good compromise would be wraparound screens and TrackIR with the X axis movement scaled right down. That way you can still see enough of the VC (Y axis movement) and you can look over the nose, around the door frames, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo737 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 @CptMatt & MarkH, not to contradict my self, but i was never a fan of too much frame around the screen. Even one monitor has too much frame around, imagine two or three together to be use as one screen. I don't know why companies do this to there TV's, Monitors, Tablets and Phone products. Now, Samsung on the other hand is thinking just like me. if could get three 27'' or even 30'' like the one on youtube to be use as a single widescreen, it would be revolutionary. [media=]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5gNfyTi4po Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkH Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 imagine two or three together to be use as one screen. The difference would seem to be that we've tried it, while you're just 'imagining'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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