fabs79 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Is there a software that uses a HD-webcam (e.g. of a laptop) to do the same as TrackIR? A modern HD-webcam with a software should be able to recognise the eyes and the nose and "to see" were the user is looking at. Any ideas if something like this is already available? I don`t know about a specific software, but if you search the web for something like "Freeware head tracking" or the likes, you`ll get tons of information how to build your own head tracking device using a web cam and some software - personally it was a bit too complicated for my taste, but it might be an alternative for those with less money and lots of free time to get into this. Personally, I´d rather spent some $ on a solution that works right from the start as did Track IR for me than use the few, precious hours I have each month for flight simming on trial and error do-it-yourself hardware kits. Cheers, Fabian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinker Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Hello, I have TrackR v5 but have not been able to adjust the settings properly. Does anyone know if TrackR 5 has any preset settngs? Or may share their settings? Or are there any detalled instructions on how to set up the settings? One problem is I do not sit directly in front of the monitor, for comfort I sit a little to the side of the monitor. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBird Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I don`t know about a specific software, but if you search the web for something like "Freeware head tracking" or the likes, you`ll get tons of information how to build your own head tracking device using a web cam and some software - personally it was a bit too complicated for my taste, but it might be an alternative for those with less money and lots of free time to get into this. Personally, I´d rather spent some $ on a solution that works right from the start as did Track IR for me than use the few, precious hours I have each month for flight simming on trial and error do-it-yourself hardware kits. Cheers, Fabian So do I, Fabian! I set up my laptop for use while I travel and thought it would be nice to have a "built-in-head-tracker" using the webcam. And I think it should be possible with todays hard- and software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortspecialbus Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/home/default.htm is a starting point for that. -stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBird Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/home/default.htm is a starting point for that. -stefan Thanks, Stefan, looks exactly like what I am looking for! I will see how that works in real life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortspecialbus Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Thanks, Stefan, looks exactly like what I am looking for! I will see how that works in real life! Good luck! I've never tried it as I have a trackir and I don't have a webcam on my gaming PC anyways, but I've heard that it works if your background isn't too noisy. -stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBird Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Good luck! I've never tried it as I have a trackir and I don't have a webcam on my gaming PC anyways, but I've heard that it works if your background isn't too noisy. -stefan So do I! But I have set up my laptop for flying while I travel and don't want to carry my TrackIR with me all the time ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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