TrackIR 5 not working?

[Nockel]

I tried to use track ir 5 with ed. but it doesn't show second green led for running. track ir software is working and game updates are made.

is ingame something to setup up?

[Laurreth]

It normally works out of the box as soon as you get into your cockpit.

[Mu77ley]

Have you checked that head look is enabled by default in the controller options?

[ArsenalFC1886]

Originally posted by Nockel:

I tried to use track ir 5 with ed. but it doesn't show second green led for running. track ir software is working and game updates are made.

is ingame something to setup up?

Before you start the game, make sure the TrackIR program is already running.

[Nockel]

It's running, issue was I installed track ir not on C partition.

[martin77]

Interesting... Thanks for reply.
I never thought that this would be the problem..

[Laurreth]

Applications installed in "C:\Program Files", the "(x86)" variant, and certain othe locations get special privileges without requiring admin permissions, that's probably been the problem. Most notable for programs that need to grab or simulate input.

[Yunakah Sarin]

Please someone gives me an answer to this. I Installed Track Ir in C, also Elite on C, I tried every thing and every solution on internet... Is there anything else? Maybe I should install Elite out of Steam Files? Or what is it... got both green lights and tried all options on controls I got alll updates I got a Elite profile also... nothing seems to work on Fps at least. Im making the tutorial at Odyssey and getting ceazy cause I cannot play wothout TrackIr caise has being 15 years using it in FPS as Air/Space combats...

[funkynutz]

Originally posted by Yunakah Sarin:

Please someone gives me an answer to this. I Installed Track Ir in C, also Elite on C, I tried every thing and every solution on internet... Is there anything else? Maybe I should install Elite out of Steam Files? Or what is it... got both green lights and tried all options on controls I got alll updates I got a Elite profile also... nothing seems to work on Fps at least. Im making the tutorial at Odyssey and getting ceazy cause I cannot play wothout TrackIr caise has being 15 years using it in FPS as Air/Space combats...

Track IR should work pretty much out of the box? I occasionally use a homebrew IR tracker, the only thing I can think might be causing a problem is the headlook mode. I think it's defaulted to off, and you need to either toggle it on or set it to default on (it's been years since I set it up, might even be mixing it up with another game).

It's a bit late now, but I'll see if I can dig out my tracker tomorrow and test it out for you. Thread might get locked by the mods for being old. If it does, start your own new thread or drop us a message on my profile and I'll see if I can help there.

[jimbalayajones]

You guys/gals really have spent some pretty pennies on setups...Please adopt me... ;)

[funkynutz]

Originally posted by jimbalayajones:

You guys/gals really have spent some pretty pennies on setups...Please adopt me... ;)

Ever used a soldering iron?

3x IR LEDs on amazon.
Resistor(s) - how many and their rating depends on your LEDs and chosen power source.
Couple of bits of wire.
Power source (AA or AAA battery holder, or a USB cable, if you don't mind plugging it in).
Something to make a frame. Doesn't have to be particularly sturdy, thick single core wire (a bit smaller than a wire coathanger preferably so it's easier to work with), lolly sticks, whatever you have lying around...
Old PS3 eye cam (preferably with the IR filter removed, but it's not essential). Quite a few other webcams work too. Ideally you want at least 640x480 res, 30fps and a weak (or no) IR filter.

My first prototype used an old bank card, some cable ties, and liberal application of hot glue to make the frame. Had 2x AA battery holders, which could be used individually (handy for swapping out old batteries for fresh on the fly - not that I ever really needed to), or together for longer sessions.

Grab a couple of bits of free software... I can't remember if I used opentrack, freetrack, or facetrack with complete certainty, but I think it was Freetrack - I'll have a look in a mo, I've probably still got it installed. EDIT: OPENTRACK is what I use.

Total cost was about £13.50 (about US$20?). Plus a little time for research, installation and configuration. It was a thread on IlSturmovik forums that originally got me to try it out: https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/39736-diy-trackir-with-opentrack/

My joysticks on the other hand... Yeah you've got me on that one. They weren't stupidly expensive, but they weren't cheap either.