Diary of a Newb
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Keep it going!
I played this game years ago with a CH Fighterstick and CH Pro Throttle years ago. Brought them back out and found the throttle no longer is detected by windows (opened it up and checked all connections and wires, no luck). Were you playing without a throttle also? How well/terrible does that work?
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Keep it going!
I played this game years ago with a CH Fighterstick and CH Pro Throttle years ago. Brought them back out and found the throttle no longer is detected by windows (opened it up and checked all connections and wires, no luck). Were you playing without a throttle also? How well/terrible does that work?
Yes, I just bought my throttle and it works fine. Did you try the throttle on another computer?
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1/4? A $20 logitech webcam and a $6 LED hiking headlamp from Wally World with FreeTrack is 100% as effective as TrackIR. And as you mention, better “quality”, or at least it can take a bit of a beating better. But even if you destroy it 10x and replace it all you’re still well under the cost of a TIR. And in the end, a much less stiff neck.
The trade off is configuration though. It takes a little bit off setup to get the “piece meal” stuff working correctly, whereas with TIR, you plug it in and install and go.
I have a TIR, which I put back in the box after a few weeks of use and tossed in the closet (So it’s probably broken now) and went back to my trusty headlamp setup.
I use to have TIR. However, I have since discovered EDTracker. IMHO it is the best by far. It does not use IR, which I have had problems with. IR is worthless if there is light coming through a nearby window. I found TIR to be extremely worthless while in an airport hangar. The external lighting made the Trackir go crazy and I could not find a happy spot. EDtracker can be used with extreme lighting or pitch black, and it only costs about 50 USD. Here is a link for you. http://www.edtracker.co.uk/shop
If you do not mind the wire, then I recommend the wired version. If you have a helmet, then the wireless version works real nice for that, but does require charging. You can build your own for very little cost or you can buy the pro. I recommend the pro. It does not cost much more and saves you a lot of time.
Btw, it may sound like it, but no I do not work for EDTracker or receive any money from them, although maybe I should…lol. If you ask anyone that has used the EDTracker they will all highly recommend it.Update… Recommend Opentrack 2.2. to be used with the EDTracker. It is the most stable. Also if you decide to use the EDTracker for BMS, I would recommend following the settings on this video from Kukki.
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Yes, I just bought my throttle and it works fine. Did you try the throttle on another computer?
Yea, unfortunately still nothing. I emailed customer support but doubt they’ll be able to do anything since it’s 6 years old and I opened it up. Oh well, keyboard it is!
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Whats TAC view ?
Also you guys with the gear, i’ve been trucking through this game with mouse and keyboard. Believe me it hurts and know what im missing, but I have managed to learn a lot with CTRL+ALT arrow for the stick,SHIFT+ALT throttle sloppy landings and such but still manage to ILS bad weather and put the plane on tarmac without a stick and throttle. I am postive when I finally do get a HOTAS I will feel a great deal of relief,but all the fighting the plane I did with keyboard and mouse my flying skills will probably be ×10.
Sorry for the rant ebjoyed you information.
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Whats TAC view ?
Also you guys with the gear, i’ve been trucking through this game with mouse and keyboard. Believe me it hurts and know what im missing, but I have managed to learn a lot with CTRL+ALT arrow for the stick,SHIFT+ALT throttle sloppy landings and such but still manage to ILS bad weather and put the plane on tarmac without a stick and throttle. I am postive when I finally do get a HOTAS I will feel a great deal of relief,but all the fighting the plane I did with keyboard and mouse my flying skills will probably be ×10.
Sorry for the rant ebjoyed you information.
I salute anyone who can fly without at least a basic stick!
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Whats TAC view ?
In the Software Corner forum: https://www.benchmarksims.org/forum/showthread.php?5636-Tacview-for-Falcon-4-0-(Alternative-ACMI-viewer)
C9
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I’ve had Track IR 5 for a long time, but agree it is overpriced and there are other, much cheaper alternatives.
I bought my TIR for around £145 with the TrackClip Pro. This was 7 years ago. That means it’s cost me around £20 per year to run it or around £1.73 per month. For what it does, it’s cheap! Especially if you have no DIY electronics skills like me! I know which end of the soldering gun gets hot, but that’s about it!!
and went back to my trusty headlamp setup.
Headlamp?
I use to have TIR. However, I have since discovered EDTracker. IMHO it is the best by far.
If you ask anyone that has used the EDTracker they will all highly recommend it.LOL, I could say the same for TIR. I have heard of EDTracker for ages now but never really looked at it since I’m happy with TIR but I made the mistake of looking at the link and I must say I’m intrigued by this device now! I’ll be buying the wireless version and will check it out! Correct me if I’m wrong but the wired version connects to the PC via USB cable, correct? How long is the charging time and the usage time of the wireless version? Thanks!
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Hmmm…. Just read that EDTracker is 3DoF and not 6DoF…
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Going to bump this about once a week unless there is a rule against it so new players can see daily edits. Cheers!
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…. 1/20/18 Really, really working hard on AAR, but man is it tough! About the time I’m almost ready, tanker turns lol. …
Practice is the only cure.
Edit:
If you search there are various threads with tips to help.
Know the sequence of events:
- Inside of 10 miles to the tanker, press Y-1;
- Get cleared to pre-contact position;
- Move to pre-contact position and stabilize;
- Get cleared to contact position;
- Move forward and follow the director lights to contact position;
- When the lights go out, you’re in position. Stabilize and wait for contact;
- Contact …. fly the lights to stay on the boom;
- Disconnect when full, move to right observation and press Y-3.
To get to the pre-contact/cleared to contact position, put your gun cross on the tip of the boom. Hold that sight picture and fly forward until it seems like the boom is about to go through your windscreen. Stabilize. Should get cleared to contact in short order.
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Got connected twice today, but only for about 1000 pounds before disconnect…progress comes in small steps.
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Got connected twice today, but only for about 1000 pounds before disconnect…progress comes in small steps.
The main value in this is the confidence boost it gives you knowing that you CAN do it. Just relax… it’ll help against the PIO