Finally ordered Track IR

[malibu43]

Well, it was a combination of a couple of things:

 

1) I still had $100 that I got for my birthday that I hadn't decided what to do with yet.

2) For the first time in a few months, I actually had 45 minutes to sit down and fly a sim. So I get everything set up, load up free-track, put on my home made hat covered in wires, LED's, hot glue, and wires... and... nothing. What the-? Oh. Great. One of the solder joints broke again. Out to the garage, solder it up, back inside. Then take 5 minutes trying to get the web cam settings just right so it's picking up the 3 light points and getting good FPS. OK, finally! I jump in the cockpit and take to the skies. But I only have about 15 minutes now instead of 45. Screw it! I'm getting track IR!

 

Don't get me wrong. Free-track is a great product considering it's free. When it works, it works great. But at this point I've wasted enough time tweaking it and trouble shooting that it's worth $100 for what will hopefully be a hassle free experience with Track IR 4. Found it on ebay for $99.

 

Anyone else tried both Free-track and Track IR? Is the $$$ for Track IR worth it over Free-Track?

[serverandenforcer]

Anyone else tried both Free-track and Track IR? Is the $$$ for Track IR worth it over Free-Track?

 

 

Track IR has never failed me. It is one of the best things I have ever bought for PC simming!

[TurtleHawk]

I don't know Free-Track, but I will say that TIR is like going from flying with a keyboard to using a joystick. You wonder how you ever flew without it.

 

I just bought TIR5, going to sell my TIR4-Pro, I think.

[malibu43]

I don't know Free-Track, but I will say that TIR is like going from flying with a keyboard to using a joystick. You wonder how you ever flew without it.

 

I just bought TIR5, going to sell my TIR4-Pro, I think.

 

Yeah, I've already experienced that by making the initial switch from mouse panning/hat switch to using Free-Track. When free-track was set up and working, it probably was very comparable to Track IR. I'm just hoping that Track IR adds enough convenience and reliability to make my $100 worth it.

[Nightshift82]

I love my Track IR 4. I spent the extra clams to get the pro clip and what a difference in consistancy, well worth it, especailly since I use a laptop and constantly taking off and putting on all my gear. It's a set it and forget it system for me, just open up the program and make sure it's working (30 seconds) and fly on.