[Workaround] TrackIR + ChasePlane (VJoy + FreePIE)

[Michael VN 4]

I have Track IR working in ChasePlane with no problems. The only thing I notice is that there is some fairly significant stutter when I look around. I don't know if it's as a result of using other software to connect or maybe something in my Track IR setup. Has anyone else noticed this?

 

It could be the fact that TrackIR is passing his value to FreePIE that is passing the value to vJoy that is passing the value to ChasePlane. With the integration of TrackIR directly into ChasePlane it will be faster.

[caaront 109]

T-IR and CP are still conflicting for me, even after having printed out the directions and following them, I can use one or the other smoothly but if they are both enabled everything shakes and conflicts.

Do I have to have Freepie, and Vjoystick open and running along with T-IR and P3D?

[mwilk 1,106]

It's probably ChasePlane itself. It hasn't been optimized yet

Thanks Keven. It's still nice to use.

[caaront 109]

I cannot find any settings for vjoystick in axes under the P3D controls menu.

Track IR is working great, but no camera shake, etc.

 

if I enable CP all heck breaks loose, until I disable T-IR, then CP works great.

[caaront 109]

Got it working but figured out a different problem related to my setup.

 

I am using a 55"HDTV for a monitor. And it is sitting pretty high up, T-IR works fine with my hat and clip angled up to the camera way up there, although tilting the head is slightly off, but I have learned to live with it.

 

But when using the virtual joystick the high angle was far to crazy and it was not picking it up good.

But I did finally get them on both at the same time and smooth.

 

I may try making a lower stand for my TV and placing it right behind the desk, I think it will work.

 

I love the camera action, acceleration, anticipation etc...

But for now have removed vjoystick and freepie. Might make a lower stand for the TVG and give it another try.

 

But I think just alternating back and forth might be fine for now.

[caaront 109]

Well, moving the TV was a nightmare, lol.

 

Switching back and forth shall be perfect for now, lol.

[TheFlightSimGuy 514]

The problem I am having is that it doesnt return my head to the center position when I center my head. I have to use my reset view key to put my head back at center. So while it does provide head control, its not real trackir functionality as it doesnt track your head, it only takes directional control. 

[mwilk 1,106]

The problem I am having is that it doesnt return my head to the center position when I center my head. I have to use my reset view key to put my head back at center. So while it does provide head control, its not real trackir functionality as it doesnt track your head, it only takes directional control. 

Like they said, this is just a work around. The actual integration into ChasePlane may be something completely different.

[Keven Menard 658]

The problem I am having is that it doesnt return my head to the center position when I center my head. I have to use my reset view key to put my head back at center. So while it does provide head control, its not real trackir functionality as it doesnt track your head, it only takes directional control. 

 

Have you tried enabling the "Head Tracking" mode when assigning axis as said in the first post?

[funkymaggot 2]

Quick and probably really stoopid question....

 

I use a Trackhat Clip instead of TrackIR would this work with that?

 

Mick.

[Keven Menard 658]

I use a Trackhat Clip instead of TrackIR would this work with that?

 

Is the light received by the TrackIR sensor?

[funkymaggot 2]

Is the light received by the TrackIR sensor?

 

It is received via a modified PS camera (that has the IR filter removed).

[Keven Menard 658]

It is received via a modified PS camera (that has the IR filter removed).

 

Ok and that PS camera is connected to what software?

[funkymaggot 2]

Ok and that PS camera is connected to what software?

 

It is connected to the Trackhat Opentrack software.

[Keven Menard 658]

It is connected to the Trackhat Opentrack software.

 

I haven't tried Trackhat Opentrack, I cannot confirm if it works or not.

Maybe someone in the community can confirm it.