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Originally Posted by Stipe
I can afford it, but don't want too.
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There is the exact crux of the problem
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Originally Posted by Stipe
I can afford it, but don't want too It's not good enough price/performance wise and because they are trying to fight the whole world.
Top reason is this:
Forced obsolescence
Gamasutra: "How quickly does this sort of tech become outdated?"
NauralPoint: "As fast as we can make it outdated?"
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to put the quoted excerpt into its proper persective...
How many versions of TrackIR have there been, and what advances have there been in the technology?
We've released 4 models so far, with continuous improvements. Increased responsiveness thanks to higher frame rates, better smoothing algorithms, and resolution enhancements. We've widened the field of view, so users can enjoy a broader range of motion. At first TrackIR was just emulating a mouse, so it was a big jump to have it supported in games as it's own separate input, and another big jump to add full 6DOF support (because then TrackIR could do a lot of things that just weren't possible with mouse-look). We've also done a lot to improve light filtering and tracking algorithms, so you don't have to worry about interference from reflections that occur on your glasses, or a shiny forehead, etc.
How quickly does this sort of tech become outdated?
As fast as we can make it outdated? It's tricky to nail down from a tech perspective, because the system is potpourri of special components, carefully combined for max performance at min cost. We don't talk about it as much, but alongside the hardware design and software improvements, we've been honing the ways we effectively acquire and mix components. I think gyros and accelerometers are already outdated, since they just can't guarantee the level of fidelity that optical offers, but they still seem to be popping up in the latest console controllers because they've come down in price. This cost-effective mix keeps everything moving very fast.
From a broader perspective, excellent 6DOF tracking without markers of any kind may be possible within 5 years. This seems like the Holy Grail at the moment for any optical tracking device. But we doubt that quest will end up with a solution that's as fast, precise, and affordable as TrackIR. For example, we've improved on our initial device for 5 years now, but that first version still offers more precise tracking data than an EyeToy. For game players, motion tracking is already available and will just be refined with different tech. So we're working to stay well ahead of the curve behind the scenes, and reinforce that premium head tracking isn't going away any time soon. "
http://gamasutra.com/view/news/10729...on_Tracker.php
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Originally Posted by Stipe
All TrackIR cameras work with the OptiTrack SDK and the latest 64bit drivers but not the latest software (although TrackIR 2 and SmartNav 1 are disabled in the driver INF file).
TrackIR 1 & 2 cameras excluded in v3 software and higher, limiting them to 2DOF.
TrackIR 1 & 2 cameras excluded from encrypted interface introduced in v4.1.036 software and used by newer games.
TrackIR 3 cameras require purchase of software license for 6DOF with v4 software.
TrackIR 3 cameras and below excluded by v5 software.
Removed functionality
Camera image cropping removed in v3 software and above.
Mouse emulation moved into separate executable (TIRMouse.exe) and restricted to games only in v4 software and above.
Mouse override delay removed in v4 software and above.
Mouse button hotkeys removed in v4 software and above.
TrackIR 4 and above not back compatible with software v3 and below.
More precise single point 2DOF tracking removed in v5 software.
Camera orientation control removed in v5 software.
Preferred object size removed in v5 software.
Recording and playback removed in v5 software.
I don't want to buy a new version every year or two.
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all that must mean you are running a very old system then?