Ovy Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Guys, most of you already know that i'm still "flying" without normal auxiliary gadgets such as TrackIR and rudder pedals. Now i like to selfindulge myself thinking i was a good boy this year and Santa will bring me something to improve my airplane handling. So plase give me an advice for the version/maker of the TrackIR you're happy with so i should start composing my letter to the old bearded man without complaining about conflicts with the software and the rest of elements involved in the computer. Salute, Ovy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted November 21, 2009 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Got a TIR3Pro over here. With vector expansion. But, I only use 2DOF... The 3Pro does a good job with 2DOF, if you are going to run a 6DOF mod, then a later version might be better... Also note that for TrackIR, placement and setup/tuning are very important to have it run without issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Hey Ovy, I think there is only one manufacturer of TrackIr, which is Naturalpoint.. As for the different versions, I'd wouldn't know since I don't have it either. But hey, nothing stops santa from passing by for me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadTrooper Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 HI Ovy, I'm using TrackIR4 with the pro clip and TrackIR5 software and it works like a charm. In fact I would not fly without it anymore. Using 6 DOF when available and I'm just loving it. Here is the link: http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/ If you can afford the pro clip that just attache to your headset I would recommand it. Some poeple are using the reflectors clip that attache to a baseball type of hat but I prefer to have mine on my headset. I'm always using my headset when I'm playing anyways. Hope this helps and it is compatible with IL2. MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfesser Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Get Track IR if you can afford it. Freetrack works as well but in addition to tweaking settings you have to get a suitable webcam and build the tracking part on your head. I'm using it with few complaints and once all the parts were gathered it took a few hours to build. Cost $40. http://www.dangerdogz.com/forums/index.php/topic,42.45.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattler Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 I got both a used TIR (BG's old TIR3 with vector expansion, running 6DOF), and a used set of CH Pro pedals (from ebay.) I love them both. I would go for the used route for rudder pedals again, as I got the pedals and a good Saitek X45 stick and throttle for about $100 CDN. If I could afford it, I'd get a new TIR 5. I like the X45 as well. It's been a good stick for me. The CH Pro pedals are rock solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted November 22, 2009 2. Administrators Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 I splashed out on TIR 5 earlier this year and there's no way I'd go back. Tried FreeTrack without much success, it caused me much grief with setting up and suchlike, whereas TIR worked 'straight out of the box'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_O_A_D Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 I've been using TIR 3 pro and 6Dof for since it was made available. It works fine, so anything from that level up will work a treat with IL2. In Rise of Flight, I have seen a bit of weakness of the 3 pro and 6Dof, TIR5 with its wider angle would pay off in that sim. Ch Pedals, Microsoft FFB, and Saitek X45 control the rest of my flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweper Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 ~S~ Ovy. Using the Tir 4 Pro with 5.0 software. Great. The only issue I have with 5.0 (had 4.0 before) is that I must exit Tir when green led is ON. If red led is ON (pause Tir) I have to go into Taskmanager and delete the process. I have read that others having same problem. Dont know what causes this. Wasnt like this with old version. Running XP Pro 32bit SP3. Swep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted November 22, 2009 2. Administrators Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Interesting, my TIR 5 pro shuts down fine in pause mode and starts up normally next time. Must be a mismatch somewhere between the h/w and s/w Jabo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweper Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Interesting, my TIR 5 pro shuts down fine in pause mode and starts up normally next time. Must be a mismatch somewhere between the h/w and s/w Jabo Yea, remember now that I didnt uninstall the old version, but let the new version install over the old. Could that be a problem? Swep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gec Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 I'm using Freetrack for a long time now and I'm very happy with it. for the price u'll spend on TrackIR u can buy a great set of pedals. for Freetrack most important thing is the selection of the camera. i highly recommend Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000. it works great. I've been using logitech messanger and Logitech QuickCam before but they where not so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted November 22, 2009 2. Administrators Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Interesting, my TIR 5 pro shuts down fine in pause mode and starts up normally next time. Must be a mismatch somewhere between the h/w and s/w Jabo Yea, remember now that I didnt uninstall the old version, but let the new version install over the old. Could that be a problem? Swep Possibly, worth a try anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta7 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 trackIR is simply the best thing you can get for the game. I have TIR4 with clip but TIR3 was good enough I only got the upgrade because I got it through mission4today - my reviews are here if you wish to read more http://mission4today.com/index.php?name=Content&pa=category&cid=4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_asas Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hi Ovy I have TIR PRO version 4.1. it's a blast. U should get one. it's all new experience ..... even when u get shot down , which for me, happens a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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