TrackIR 5 implementation frustrations
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 2:45 pm
Can someone please explain to me why it isn't possible to utilize the camera provided by the TrackIR 5 in other programs in order to accomplish head tracking in non supported games? I wasn't aware when I made the purchase that only games which are supported titles would accept TrackIR input. I was hoping to use it in, for example, Project Reality which is a Battlefield 2 mod. Although, the current implementation of 6dof head tracking relies on a 3rd party solution which requires input from a head tracking interface such as the one provided by Natural Point, but can't be used because it isn't officially supported? Although, you can use FaceTrackNoIR or FreeTrack in order to get it to work.
Fine I thought. I'm sure these other head tracking solutions can utilize the camera and still track the ProClip. I get it all setup, but the TrackIR 5 camera isn't listed as available devices! Why not? It would allow so much more flexibility with our TrackIR setups, providing high capture FPS and high resolution precising which Natural Point boasts about. The hardware and software is all present yet it isn't possible to use it? I originally thought I was buying a high quality build product which would provide me with all the capabilities of head tracking in which ever environment. Unless someone can inform me on the subject, I fooled myself.
Therefore, if it is indeed impossible to use the TrackIR 5 without the official interface, what I am left with? The current list of titles doesn't encompass all the games I wish to play with TrackIR. Although, interfaces such as FreeTrack have a solution for all the games Natural Point supports and can implement itself in far more than the 165 titles. Should I return my TrackIR 5 but keep the ProClip and simply purchase a high quality IR camera for the same $150 ?
I simply don't know. I am incredibly frustrated with my purchase. Hopefully someone can answer me with an official statement, I'll make my decision then.
Fine I thought. I'm sure these other head tracking solutions can utilize the camera and still track the ProClip. I get it all setup, but the TrackIR 5 camera isn't listed as available devices! Why not? It would allow so much more flexibility with our TrackIR setups, providing high capture FPS and high resolution precising which Natural Point boasts about. The hardware and software is all present yet it isn't possible to use it? I originally thought I was buying a high quality build product which would provide me with all the capabilities of head tracking in which ever environment. Unless someone can inform me on the subject, I fooled myself.
Therefore, if it is indeed impossible to use the TrackIR 5 without the official interface, what I am left with? The current list of titles doesn't encompass all the games I wish to play with TrackIR. Although, interfaces such as FreeTrack have a solution for all the games Natural Point supports and can implement itself in far more than the 165 titles. Should I return my TrackIR 5 but keep the ProClip and simply purchase a high quality IR camera for the same $150 ?
I simply don't know. I am incredibly frustrated with my purchase. Hopefully someone can answer me with an official statement, I'll make my decision then.