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empf #1 19/07/2007 - 23h34

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Has anybody tested FreeTrack with TrackClip Pro? The webpage http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/02-products/product-TrackClip-PRO.html says the clip has active leds (Just like FreeTrack device). The device is pretty expensive if compared with FreeTrack hardware, but does it work with FreeTrack?
didja #2 20/07/2007 - 03h33

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Nowaday, Freetrack needs four LEDs ... so it's not possible now (it means it could be possible in the future, I don't know) ...

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Kestrel #3 20/07/2007 - 07h44

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Good question.

It hasn't been tested but it should work, at least in theory, with the next version of Freetrack currently in development which has a three point tracking algorithm. The TrackClip Pro uses visible leds, which generally don't work as well as infrared leds with Freetrack if there is a significant amount of background light that interferes with tracking.
tristan68 #4 20/07/2007 - 10h44

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mmmmhhh
trackclip pro using visible leds.... not sure about it. : p i n c h :

I own a trackclip, and have noted the following :

- The leds on the trackclip are only barely visible when you look at them.
- These same Leds are very bright when you look at the trackir control panel, to check your settings, or if you use a digital camera or a webcam to take a shot.

This usually indicates that these Leds operate mostly in IR range.

I'll try and find using an IR filter , stay tuned  : D
Edited by tristan68 on 20/07/2007 at 16h11.
Kestrel #5 20/07/2007 - 11h38

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This usually indicates that these Leds operate mostly in IR range.



Should work fine then.
naash #6 06/01/2008 - 19h44

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any backbrief ?
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There was some feedbacks... and it seems to work after some settings... :D

Rémy
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Jazzer #8 07/01/2008 - 01h00

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Hmm. its an interesting question and all but why? A trackclip pro is like £30 plus in the UK and mine cost nothing. The only outlay was the webcam. I've got a 3 point hat clip that is made out of three old remote control LEDs (filed flat) I had hanging about and a mobile phone charger. No resistors or anything, c'mon I was really skint but it works really well.
J :)
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Herbz #9 07/01/2008 - 13h08

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So what is required to get the Trackclip Pro to work with Freetrack? I have just ordered a Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 and will probably buy the Trackclip Pro once I know for sure that it works  :)
naash #10 12/01/2008 - 19h30

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Nobody managed to use the clip pro ?...  :(
naish #11 20/01/2008 - 10h44

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I also want to buy a trackclip. So, does it work???
ginkgo #12 20/01/2008 - 12h34

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Hi,

i bought it few months ago and it is working perfectly so far

See u

Ginkgo
Kestrel #13 20/01/2008 - 12h42

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I'll be selling a cheaper version that supports the FreeTrack project soon.
naish #14 21/01/2008 - 08h46

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I have ordered one yesterday. I let you how it works..
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Kestrel @ 20/01/2008 - 12h42 a dit:

I'll be selling a cheaper version that supports the FreeTrack project soon.



Cool  :D  Please keep me posted.

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