About to buy - couple of questions

[Lotusman]

Firstly apologies if this has been covered, I did search but could not find information.

I have an old Trackir2 and am about to upgrade to Trackir 5, I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate RTM version, is TIR 5 software and hardware drivers fully Win7 compliant.

Secondly my headphones won't allow the Track Clip Pro to fit, I don't want to use reflective dots, can I use infra red LED's arranged on a cap like the Track Clip with Trackir 5 camera.

Are the dimensions critical or can I place the led's each side of the peak and the centre one at the top front?

Thanks
Fred

[VincentG]

Yes the TrackIR hardware/software have support within Windows 7

The design placement of the reflective, active, IR points are part of the ability for a single camera to track an object in a 3d enviroment.

[Lotusman]

Thanks Vincent, so I can use active infrared led's and as long as I get the positions correct then Trackir should work ok with them?

Regards
Fred

[VincentG]

Should, but you would have to make a custom TrackClip replacing the reflectors with active IR LEDs.........

[Seth Steiling]

Hi Fred,

In addition to the location, you need to make sure you have the correct type of IR leds. I believe you will need 850nm for optimal tracking.

[Lotusman]

Thanks guys, the LED's I have here are 880nm but I tested them with my TIR2 and seem ok.

I've ordered the TIR5, thanks for your help.

Fred

[Lotusman]

Guys, just wanted to report back in on this.

I've been using head tracking for a year or so with another solution. I just wanted to say that I've got this setup tonight and used it with my favourite racing sim - TrackIR5 is excellent, much much better than the solution I have been using.

Thanks very much
Fred

[Seth Steiling]

Good to hear, Fred. Glad you're enjoying your new TrackIR 5!