Anyone have a Trackhat Sensor V2? The one similar to a Tobii Eye tracker?

[Randy Lahey]

I have the Trackhat Clip (wired) and have been using it, no issues, for about 5 years now, but I really like the idea of having no cables at all, and not having to wear my headset. There are a couple (positive) reviews online, but that's about it. Before you chime in, no, I don't want another flimsy, ridiculously expensive TrackIR (been there, done that), and I have no interest in VR.

I'm looking at this guy's review (which is pretty old now):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNRdI04Cmoc&list=WL&index=5&t=691s

Also, this online review (that is from late August): https://www.key.aero/article/trackhat-sensor-v2-review#:~:text=The%20benefit%20is%20the%20freedom,%2C%20there%20aren%27t%20any.

To quote him:

"This is a brilliant product that I feel once used will always be used. Admittedly it may take a little time to get it setup, however, the company is there to help with advice where it can. Each system and simulator is different, so there are no shortcuts to getting it dialled in.

I wholeheartedly recommend the TrackHat Sensor V2. If you buy it and spend the time to calibrate it properly, I’m sure you won’t be sorry."

Apparently recent patches have eliminated the latency issue, but it would be nice to get an opinion from a current user.

[INSTG8R™]

I mean I am still using TrackIR5 with the Trackclip, so wired. I also use 5.1 speakers alot so have had to creative and mount the Trackclip to a girls hairband when I'm using speakers.
If I didn't already have this gear I "may" consider Tobii but I would really like to try it first also because I use a Playseat rig for all my gear I am sitting very low, well my TIR is on top of my monitor so it's a non issue I dunno if that's possible with Tobii
Mine is getting pretty wore out but they are pretty expensive now to replace...
I still probably have my passive Hat Clip somewhere which would still work fine with TIR I would just have to switch in the software..
https://www.trackir.eu/en/accessories/TrackClip-PRO.html

[Randy Lahey]

Publicado originalmente por INSTG8R™:

I mean I am still using TrackIR5 with the Trackclip, so wired. I also use 5.1 speakers alot so have had to creative and mount the Trackclip to a girls hairband when I'm using speakers.
If I didn't already have this gear I "may" consider Tobii but I would really like to try it first also because I use a Playseat rig for all my gear I am sitting very low, well my TIR is on top of my monitor so it's a non issue I dunno if that's possible with Tobii
Mine is getting pretty wore out but they are pretty expensive now to replace...
I still probably have my passive Hat Clip somewhere which would still work fine with TIR I would just have to switch in the software..
https://www.trackir.eu/en/accessories/TrackClip-PRO.html

Even when I specifically say I'm not interested in ANOTHER TrackIR someone tries to sell it to me My TrackIR clip broke, they refused to replace it, and it costs DOUBLE what the Trackhat Sensor v2 costs. There are lots of complaints online about how flimsy TrackIR is. They won't be getting any more of my cash. The 3d printed stuff is bulletproof. You'd need a saw or hammer to break it. I think I have seen enough videos now to just get one (a few more popped up on Youtube, all positive). Being able to get rid of all cords and headsets/hats is worth it. I'll report back with my findings when I try it out for a while.

I also had a Playseat Challenge that I used for racing/ATS/ETS, but it was way too low, so I sold it. It's made more for a console I think. I only paid $249 CAD from Costco for it, and sold it for $230 4 years later, so it didn't really cost me anything. I now have a NLR wheel stand 2.0 with an SHH shifter and MOZA handbrake (for Rally games). The only issue is that I also use my home built 'cockpit' to play DCS and IL2, and the wheel stand is quite heavy. It's a hassle switching them, and I need access to my keyboard. I'm trying to figure out an all-in-one solution...

[tesTTrucker]

Honestly... i have right now my 3rd trackhat clip (2 wired and one was wireless) in last 6 years. First time my wire has lost connection, then on wireless my plug-in spot was cracked and I wasn't to be able to power up a device. And finnaly now, my 3rd, But problem with that 3rd was that i payed for it twice. I firstly ordered a device which never came to me. And I was forced to pay it once again. :S

[Randy Lahey]

Publicado originalmente por tesTTrucker:

Honestly... i have right now my 3rd trackhat clip (2 wired and one was wireless) in last 6 years. First time my wire has lost connection, then on wireless my plug-in spot was cracked and I wasn't to be able to power up a device. And finnaly now, my 3rd, But problem with that 3rd was that i payed for it twice. I firstly ordered a device which never came to me. And I was forced to pay it once again. :S

They didn't let you return the ones that were faulty? Most seem to have had no issue with returns if they weren't satisfied. Try that with TrackIR . You didn't just cancel the first charge on your credit card? I've never had an issue with my credit card company cancelling a charge for an item that never showed, admittedly rarely.

Mine's been great, no issues, and I have several times forgotten it was connected and violently pulled it out or ripped it off my headphones. Thus why I'd like to ditch the wire, but I'd never get a wireless one. Too many issues with wireless stuff in general, other than mice. My son has gone through three supposedly fantastic Steelseries wireless headsets that only last a few years before they start screwing up.

[tesTTrucker]

Publicado originalmente por Randy Lahey:

Publicado originalmente por tesTTrucker:

Honestly... i have right now my 3rd trackhat clip (2 wired and one was wireless) in last 6 years. First time my wire has lost connection, then on wireless my plug-in spot was cracked and I wasn't to be able to power up a device. And finnaly now, my 3rd, But problem with that 3rd was that i payed for it twice. I firstly ordered a device which never came to me. And I was forced to pay it once again. :S

They didn't let you return the ones that were faulty? Most seem to have had no issue with returns if they weren't satisfied. Try that with TrackIR . You didn't just cancel the first charge on your credit card? I've never had an issue with my credit card company cancelling a charge for an item that never showed, admittedly rarely.

Mine's been great, no issues, and I have several times forgotten it was connected and violently pulled it out or ripped it off my headphones. Thus why I'd like to ditch the wire, but I'd never get a wireless one. Too many issues with wireless stuff in general, other than mice. My son has gone through three supposedly fantastic Steelseries wireless headsets that only last a few years before they start screwing up.

Hm.. Maybe you got me wrong. The two of thr first devices came as completely working devices, but with time they became faulty.
And for device that was not delivered, it s actually post office fault. Long story short, they "tried to deliver it to me" (lie) and aftrr some time they returned to tje seller. When I mailed them, they told me they never received the item. Awfull.

[Randy Lahey]

Publicado originalmente por tesTTrucker:

Hm.. Maybe you got me wrong. The two of thr first devices came as completely working devices, but with time they became faulty.
And for device that was not delivered, it s actually post office fault. Long story short, they "tried to deliver it to me" (lie) and aftrr some time they returned to tje seller. When I mailed them, they told me they never received the item. Awfull.

Ok, that's quite different then. I would have still cancelled the charge and certainly not ordered another one. In my experience, the post office (here in Canada anyways) gives you up to 3 weeks to pick up your item before they send it back. You waited that long? There was no tracking? You must have been unlucky (or abusive to them?) if they stopped working. I haven't heard of that before (on Reddit or anywhere else really), and as I said, mine's taken a lot of accidental abuse and keeps on trucking. Lots of issues with the software (Opentrack) that generally get resolved, but not 2 different devices just 'stopped working'. Why would order another one if it just stopped working and they wouldn't replace it?

[INSTG8R™]

Publicado originalmente por Randy Lahey:

Publicado originalmente por INSTG8R™:

I mean I am still using TrackIR5 with the Trackclip, so wired. I also use 5.1 speakers alot so have had to creative and mount the Trackclip to a girls hairband when I'm using speakers.
If I didn't already have this gear I "may" consider Tobii but I would really like to try it first also because I use a Playseat rig for all my gear I am sitting very low, well my TIR is on top of my monitor so it's a non issue I dunno if that's possible with Tobii
Mine is getting pretty wore out but they are pretty expensive now to replace...
I still probably have my passive Hat Clip somewhere which would still work fine with TIR I would just have to switch in the software..
https://www.trackir.eu/en/accessories/TrackClip-PRO.html

Even when I specifically say I'm not interested in ANOTHER TrackIR someone tries to sell it to me My TrackIR clip broke, they refused to replace it, and it costs DOUBLE what the Trackhat Sensor v2 costs. There are lots of complaints online about how flimsy TrackIR is. They won't be getting any more of my cash. The 3d printed stuff is bulletproof. You'd need a saw or hammer to break it. I think I have seen enough videos now to just get one (a few more popped up on Youtube, all positive). Being able to get rid of all cords and headsets/hats is worth it. I'll report back with my findings when I try it out for a while.

I also had a Playseat Challenge that I used for racing/ATS/ETS, but it was way too low, so I sold it. It's made more for a console I think. I only paid $249 CAD from Costco for it, and sold it for $230 4 years later, so it didn't really cost me anything. I now have a NLR wheel stand 2.0 with an SHH shifter and MOZA handbrake (for Rally games). The only issue is that I also use my home built 'cockpit' to play DCS and IL2, and the wheel stand is quite heavy. It's a hassle switching them, and I need access to my keyboard. I'm trying to figure out an all-in-one solution...

No lies detected this one is on it's last legs and this is my 2nd I guess over 10 years? I dunno as long as it's been out I have had 2. I refuse to wear a hat gaming, but put my Trackclip on a girls hairband because I mainly game in 5.1 so I needed a solution.
My first Playseat was a Solberg Edition and was pretty much the "standard model" I sold it during hard times. So when I decided I wanted one again I looked on our used site and pretty much got lucky and found a Playseat with a G920 Wheel. pedals and shifter. He showed me the receipt and you could say I got the wheel rig/shifter free AND to cover the BIG question "how do I get it?" Well complete stroke of luck his friend was driving down here so I just threw a few more bucks on the price for gas..
Well it's an Evo. I have a destroyed spine(even some Titanium in it) and I can sit in it forever where even my "Ergo" Desk chair AND a gel pad I am good for an hour tops before my butt goes numb.
This real issues with Evo are the Wheel mount is mounted to the seat so you have no choice but to "leg over" getting in and out. The other issue which just boggles my mind having owned Logi wheels and a Playseat the Hard Mount Options are almost ZERO on this I dunno what gear it was aimed at but hard mounting is pure luck. I JUST got the new Logi G Pro pedals and they are AMAZING! and got lucky enough to get 3 of 6 holes to line up after a couple of attempts. But now that I heard first hand the G Pro Wheel is just as amazing I have one on the way. I can't hard mount this wheel the holes are obscured and the clamp for the Pro seems like an afterthought but may be my only option. But it does mean I can sell my G923 complete. I hope to have it on Monday