+malibu43 142 Posted September 27, 2010 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 $$$ for Track IR worth it over Free-Track? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
serverandenforcer 33 Posted September 27, 2010 Anyone else tried both Free-track and Track IR? Is the $$$ 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurtleHawk 6 Posted September 27, 2010 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+malibu43 142 Posted September 27, 2010 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightshift82 5 Posted September 27, 2010 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
