>>>>> Anyone use the TrackIR3 with RFactor? GTR and NSR both play very
>>>>> nice with it.
>>>>> I accidentally ordered the standard version (and they forgot the
>>>>> vector clip) so in the conversation with the rep he mentioned a
>>>>> $30 discount with Pacific Fighters so Im sending this one back
>>>>> for the Pro.
>>>>> Im pretty amazed that after such a short stint with it how
>>>>> natural it feels. I still have a bit of tweaking to do (latency)
>>>>> and the pro's higher res should make an already very good product
>>>>> outstanding.
>>>>> Supposedly GTR (Intl) has a surprise for the TrackIR guys.
>>>>> Anyone have any details?
>>>>> Mitch
>>>> Mitch,
>>>> From what I know, GTR has native support for the TrackIR. I
>>>> remember seeing some reference to it in one of the .ini files.
>>>> I'd be interested in hearing your comments on well it works in your
>>>> racing sims, and how difficult proper set-up is.
>>>> I've been thinking about trying one myself, but didn't want to be
>>>> the guinea pig, I guess. 8) I'm mostly into racing sims and it
>>>> seems to really be geared toward flight sims which I know you're
>>>> into.
>>>> Bert
>>> Yes GTR does support the Vector Expansion (VE or 6DOF) but without
>>> the vector clip I cant try it out durnit. Beyond that though I
>>> heard a rumor about something "special" in the International
>>> release and a Patch for the German version. Not sure what it is
>>> but even in 2D mode I really really like the immersion it provides
>>> so the VE and the "treat" should only improve whats already pretty
>>> dam good toy ;)
>>> As you said I do flight sim but its very limited compared to racing
>>> sims. Remember I had a big head start with Flight Sims before Bill
>>> Elliots Nascar Challenge so Im still catching up :) I haven't even
>>> tried with any flight sims yet. Im heading to LA/Fontana (oft
>>> referred as Mexico City North, heh) for the Cup race in a few
>>> minutes so I cant even try any till next week at the earliest. No
>>> hurry the Pro will be OTW soon anyway.
>>> Not sure whether "racing sims" only warrants $150 though. Hard to
>>> say but after just a few hours I can clearly see the benefits it
>>> offers to Racing Sims. If youre into Ovals maybe not but if you
>>> Road Race then most definitely YES imho.
>>> Off to the races woohooo!
>>> Mitch
>> One of my main questions is how the TrackIR receives it's power.
>> From a wall outlet or thru USB? If thru USB, will it work through a
>> USB Hub?
> NaturalPoint doesn't recommend using a USB hub, but I am using mine
> with a powered USB 2.0 Hub and it works great. Yes, it's powered by
> the USB port.
> I have only tried it in Pacific Fighters and MS FS 2004, no racing
> sims yet. If I can finally figure out how to get my MS SWFF wheel
> working again, I will try it with NR2004 and will definitely purchase
> the new EA one (and perhaps a MOMO wheel).
> I have the TrackIR 3 Pro with the Vector expansion.
I have the TrackIR3 Pro as well, and for flight simming I could not go
without it now. Since getting back into flight sims my racing time has all
but come to a halt, I do want to load up F1CS since it has support for it
and see how I like it with it.
I too use mine through a powered usb 2.0 hub with no issues.
--
Don Burnette
"When you decide something is impossible to do, try to stay out of the
way of the man that's doing it."
