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I found free-track lookin for some alternative to traditional mouse after having RSI problems.
Having tried different curves, sensitivities, and led set ups I have found the best way to control the mouse using head movements is monting the camera (i use ps3 eye) in a cap/headphones, and placing one LED on top of the screen. Its smoother and more responsive than with the 4 LED's cap, and you dont need more degrees of freedom since mouse only have 2.

It works flawlessly, but controling the mouse with head movements is quite unconfortable per se. After some minutes I get nervous and my neck hurts. I hope it's a matter of gettin used to it.

I tried attaching one LED in some kind of wristband I bought for the RSI and it works well and is easy to use, the problem here is the shoulder fatigue, which could, btw, lead to another RSI problem.

Any other ideas? What set up have you tried or do you use for mouse emulation?

Hi sturmvx,

have you ever try out other mouse replacement software?
Have a look at: Mouse Viacam
I used it for a while and it works quit well, as you don't need any LED-mount.
Also you can work without cam modification under normal light conditions.

Or this one: FaceTrackNoIR

Yes, I tried those before free-track, because you don't need LED's. They're OK, but any free-track set up is more accurate than them and the absolute option for mouse emulation is also a reason to choose free-track.

Actually, the set up I was talking about: Webcam on your head and LED in the screen, can't work any better. The problem here is just pointing with my head, which is tiring and frustrating for me after a while.

That's why I was thinking about some completely different approach.

For example, I've found the best way to point with your arm is placing the cam under the table, and moving the arm between the legs. This way the shoulder is OK because the arm is close to the body, and you don't get tired since you can lay your arm on your legs.

That, combined with voice recognition software and macros, and a foot pedal for clickin, is not bad for doing hours on the pc if you have RSI problems.