Anyone still using TrackIR in 2016?

tnguyen2905 · Feb 3, 2016

Hi guys,

I am wondering if anyone is still using TrackIR, as its been out for awhile. I have been looking into getting TrackIR 5 but it seems that most people recommend it for flight sims however some people use it for racing sims. Is it worth getting? Please let me know if you have any experience with it. I just got triple 27 inch monitors as well.

SimboWales · Feb 9, 2017

Fritz Anker said:
I use it and am on a single screen. Thought if I ever go triples I wouldn't but sounds like people still do. I love it both for flight and racing sims. Once you get used to it - turning your head one way but holding or turning your eyes another is weird. Just wish the Proclip was wireless, otherwise it's worth it.

http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/4332181/UTC_Mk_II_-_professional_wirel#Post4332181

Wireless and a third of the price of a TR5 !

Metalogic · Feb 9, 2017

I don't have access to my wheel currently, so I'm playing a bit of ETS 2, as that's playable with just a controller, but that game would massively benefit from my EDTracker (which I confess I haven't used yet, though picked it up ages ago, just been too busy to get it setup) - could someone point me in the right direction to get this setup for ETS 2? Thanks!

When I can use my wheel again, I'd also like to give it a go in R3E and Automobilista...

Insert Coin · Feb 10, 2017

See here.

Andy_J · Feb 10, 2017

I really like my Track IR 5. I have tried most of the other cheaper options and while very good they don't hold a candle to Track IR.

Metalogic · Feb 10, 2017

Insert Coin said:
See here.

Thanks mate, just the ticket. Any pointers for Raceroom and/or Automobilista?

Insert Coin · Feb 13, 2017

Metalogic said:
Thanks mate, just the ticket. Any pointers for Raceroom and/or Automobilista?

Just configure the 'joystick axis' of EDTracker to look left/right in game.

Metalogic · Feb 13, 2017

Insert Coin said:
Just configure the 'joystick axis' of EDTracker to look left/right in game.

That's all?

Metalogic · Feb 13, 2017

I have hit a snag with setting up my DIY EDTracker, I've tried to install the Arduino drivers(top link here: http://edtracker.org.uk/index.php/downloads/category/7-drivers), but there doesn't seem to be 64-bit drivers for Intel, only for AMD. I'm running Windows 10 64-bit on an Intel CPU. Does anyone know where I might be able to find compatible 64 bit intel Arduino drivers? Thanks

Metalogic · Feb 14, 2017

Metalogic said:
I have hit a snag with setting up my DIY EDTracker, I've tried to install the Arduino drivers(top link here: http://edtracker.org.uk/index.php/downloads/category/7-drivers), but there doesn't seem to be 64-bit drivers for Intel, only for AMD. I'm running Windows 10 64-bit on an Intel CPU. Does anyone know where I might be able to find compatible 64 bit intel Arduino drivers? Thanks

Are, it seems the "AMD64" driver works, even on Intel, now to configure things in the EDTracker GUI and OpenTrack - any tips?

Evert Geurtsen · Feb 25, 2017

I use TrackIR version 5 on an ultrawide single screen and am delighted with it. Works out of the box with Automobilista, Assetto C, P CARS, Dirt Rally, R3E, rF2, ETS2 and ATS among others. The only one sofar that does not work is Wreck Fest. I tried Edtracker but got tired of the amount of work to get it all working. TrackIR is expensive but a breeze to set up.

M-Bimmer · Mar 5, 2017

Using real head motion with AC and it does the job.

http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/real-head-motion-1-0-2.4755/

Steve Bird · May 29, 2017

HAd it for about 5 years and still use it. I've had a go with VR headsets and although the videos on youtube show HD graphics the actual quality inside the headset is poor (IMHO).

A recent vid I made with my track IR.

SOLO59 · May 29, 2017

@Steve Bird nice Trackir video! I noticed you have the "head tilt" function enabled for trackir. A lot of trackir users who race (including myself) tend to disable this feature because it causes us to constantly hit the "centre" button far too often every lap. Are you doing anything different? Please share, as I would love to use tilt as well. Currently only using "up/down" "left/right" axis. Or maybe pm me your AMS trackir profile?

Steve Bird · May 29, 2017

SOLO59 said:
@Steve Bird nice Trackir video! I noticed you have the "head tilt" function enabled for trackir. A lot of trackir users who race (including myself) tend to disable this feature because it causes us to constantly hit the "centre" button far too often every lap. Are you doing anything different? Please share, as I would love to use tilt as well. Currently only using "up/down" "left/right" axis. Or maybe pm me your AMS trackir profile?

Solo, I haven't done anything special and don't find the need to reset all the time. I think it may be my distance from the camera that makes the difference as I sit approx 2.5 ft away from my tiple 27 inch monitors. Are you quite close?

wowbagger · May 29, 2017

For anyone who hates track clip as much as I did, check out the UTC MKII.
It's wireless and works so much better than the overpriced, poorly made Track Clip thing. It has breathed new life into my Track IR 4.

(not my photo)

I don't know if there is a web page for it, but if you search for UTC Mk II SimHQ you will find the contact info. (It's on another forum (non-sim racing) so I don't know the rules about linking there.

SOLO59 · May 31, 2017

Steve Bird said:
Solo, I haven't done anything special and don't find the need to reset all the time. I think it may be my distance from the camera that makes the difference as I sit approx 2.5 ft away from my tiple 27 inch monitors. Are you quite close?

Yea I'm close. About an inch or 2 below 3 ft. Today I enabled the "roll" on trackir with AMS. I made sure my track clip pro was in perfect range. And I can say it works well without hitting the centre button. I think when I first tried trackir with roll enabled, my track clip pro wasn't in good range.

Steve Bird · Jun 1, 2017

SOLO59 said:
Yea I'm close. About an inch or 2 below 3 ft. Today I enabled the "roll" on trackir with AMS. I made sure my track clip pro was in perfect range. And I can say it works well without hitting the centre button. I think when I first tried trackir with roll enabled, my track clip pro wasn't in good range.

Good to see you got it sorted out

I still thinks its brilliant.

G2Jason · Jun 1, 2017

I'm using Trackir5 with Automobilista, Raceroom, and Asseto Corsa on a 4k LG 50" TV and I LOVE it. Due to Wheel Stand Pro footprint and my TV shelf I sit about 48" from screen. I won't race without.

SOLO59 · Jun 2, 2017

Pudu said:
For anyone who hates track clip as much as I did, check out the UTC MKII.
It's wireless and works so much better than the overpriced, poorly made Track Clip thing. It has breathed new life into my Track IR 4.

(not my photo)

I don't know if there is a web page for it, but if you search for UTC Mk II SimHQ you will find the contact info. (It's on another forum (non-sim racing) so I don't know the rules about linking there.