Problem with jittering - green and red dots
Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 9:00 am
Back in November 2005 I bought a TrackIR4. It has worked flawless until approximately a week ago. I use the TrackIR4 with IL-2 Pacific Fighters 4.04m and 4.05m.
The problems started with the TrackIR having a hard time viewing right and backwards: either it wouldn't do it at all, or it was very jerky. I tried to compensate by turning the camera slightly to one side which helped a bit. A couple of days ago it became obvious that something was wrong, as I now got serious jittering - without moving my head - primarily when the view was centered. I have tried several camera positions, and profiles with no solution.
When I open the TrackIR software setup window I can see that the software sees the normal 3 green reflector dots from the vector clip, but ALSO smaller red 'dots'/blemishes when the view is centered. I haven't seen those red dots before.
I have been using the driver version 4.1.028final almost as long as it has been available, and I have also tested the new v4.1.029 alpha3 driver, but it doesn't make any difference. All TrackIR drivers were cleaned out before install of new driver. The TrackIR wasn't plugged in before the driver was installed.
I haven't changed the lighting or other physical setup in the room.
I have tried connecting to all my USB ports (no hubs) - no difference.
I have been using the TrackIR visor without the reflective dot.
Maybe the camera unit is overheating as it feels quite hot ?
I've sent an email to NaturalPoint yesterday. Screenshots are attached to the email. So is my unit number.
Kind regards
The problems started with the TrackIR having a hard time viewing right and backwards: either it wouldn't do it at all, or it was very jerky. I tried to compensate by turning the camera slightly to one side which helped a bit. A couple of days ago it became obvious that something was wrong, as I now got serious jittering - without moving my head - primarily when the view was centered. I have tried several camera positions, and profiles with no solution.
When I open the TrackIR software setup window I can see that the software sees the normal 3 green reflector dots from the vector clip, but ALSO smaller red 'dots'/blemishes when the view is centered. I haven't seen those red dots before.
I have been using the driver version 4.1.028final almost as long as it has been available, and I have also tested the new v4.1.029 alpha3 driver, but it doesn't make any difference. All TrackIR drivers were cleaned out before install of new driver. The TrackIR wasn't plugged in before the driver was installed.
I haven't changed the lighting or other physical setup in the room.
I have tried connecting to all my USB ports (no hubs) - no difference.
I have been using the TrackIR visor without the reflective dot.
Maybe the camera unit is overheating as it feels quite hot ?
I've sent an email to NaturalPoint yesterday. Screenshots are attached to the email. So is my unit number.
Kind regards