TrackIR & TrackClip Pro in ArmA: Combat Operations

[cianw10]

if im going to get arma should i get arma2 or arma1? btw i havnt got the best computer so maybe if sys requirments are lower for arma1 maybe should get that?

[ghestblind]

i wanna buy a clip pro..6dof works on that ??

[Pouk3D]

I miss Littlebirds in ArmA 2, I always enjoy flying it.

[ablebravo]

i'm a better pilot :)

[jestan01]

Coupon still good as of 2/19/09 Thanks! Cant wait fo my TrackIR4...

[chillyfeets]

i like the music while you were flying.

[Dslyecxi]

It's by a group called "The String Quartet", doing a tribute to (IIRC) System of a Down.

[tuplas]

Ive seen in some video, can't remember if it was yours, that it was possible to look around when as gunner in hmmwv or tank commander when turned out. I've tried to do it, but can't. The m113 seems to be the only one that it's possible in, is it just bugged in the latest patch or was it removed.

[Dslyecxi]

It was bugged in a patch. You can find a mod called "TrueHeadMovement" (part of TrueMods) that reenables it.

[tuplas]

Thaks very much. It's been bugging me not being able to look around as gunner.

[oczhaal]

Ok you convinced me, i'll buy one for Arma :)

[oczhaal]

Hi Dslyexci, i have a trackir4 already, but i wanted to know if the trackclip pro provides anything more? More accuracy in the head movements or whatsoever?

[Dslyecxi]

It's active IR illumination (the LEDs) versus passive (the TrackHat Vector thing with the reflectors). There is probably more reliability with the TrackClipPro because of that. Aside from that, the major benefit is that you can attach it to your headphones and forget about it. You don't have to put on a hat or anything to use it. I like it a lot for that reason.

[Pusztuljka]

This may be a stupid question, but from who is the music from?

[topdog371]

ArmA soundtrack i believe

[Pusztuljka]

It is not in the game lol...

[Pusztuljka]

I refer to the music while Dslyexci flies the chopper....

[Dslyecxi]

It's music by the String Quarter, IIRC it's from their cover of System of a Down.

[OverlordXenuAnon]

Man, I want the TrackIR.

[SniperSam]

Is that you in that video testing the head gear? That looks cool

[Dslyecxi]

Yeah, it's cool stuff. Highly recommended if you're into the kinds of games that support it.

[aantiawp]

Do I need to buy the Pro package, it's like $200! Can't I just buy the device for only 39? And it will still work like you are demonstrating?

[Dslyecxi]

No, the TrackClipPro is just a special headset you use with the TrackIR Pro. If you use the coupon on my site (dslyecxi dot com), the whole package is either $149 or $179, depending on what version you get.

[aantiawp]

Ohhh, so the more expensive package includes the headset, but you can just buy the $39 piece of equipment and attach it to any headset and it will work like you are displaying? (sorry if questions seem stupid, but I'd like to know as much as possible before I make a purchase. ;))

[Dslyecxi]

No, the $39 item is the TrackClipPro, /not/ the TrackIR4Pro. You must have the TrackIR4Pro. The TrackClipPro is optional.

[aantiawp]

Oh, gotcha. Thank you, sir. *starts saving money*.

What does the Trackclip do for you that the TrackIR4PRO doesn't?

[Dslyecxi]

The normal TrackIR comes with a little clip that you put on a hat, it uses that to track movement. It is IR-reflective and the TrackIR illuminates it with infrared light. The TrackClipPro is simply something you can attach to your headphones that produces IR light itself, which the TrackIR tracks. It's basically less of a hassle to use than the Track"Hat" that you would have by default.

[aantiawp]

Aha, my headphones don't go over the top of my head, so for me it would probably be better to have a hat instead of the Clip.

Anyway, thank you for your patience and help!

[Dslyecxi]

Anytime. It's a real fun piece of gear - I only use it in ArmA these days (I don't play flight sims often), but even in just that it's a blast to use. I can't imagine playing without it.

[Guyver89]

Wonder if this will work with ArmA 2 and OFP2

[Dslyecxi]

ArmA2, definitely. OFP2, no idea.

[Dengar12000]

Hey Dslyecxi, what kind of system specs would i need to run ArmA well?

[Dslyecxi]

With the 1.09 beta you can run it with pretty much any recent system. What are your specs?

[Dengar12000]

Windows XP Media Center Edition

Pentium D 2.8 Ghz

2 GB of ram

Nvidia GeForce 7300 LE

EAX 2 compatible sound

DirectX 9.0c

[Dslyecxi]

I can't say that I'm too familiar with the 7300 series, but I would imagine in the 1.09 beta you would be able to get decent framerates as long as you don't go crazy with the visual options.

[willytheekid]

Great video as usual Dslyecexi :)

I have been thinking of getting trackIR, But is it difficult to configure in ARMA? (nice touch with the profile download available)

[Dslyecxi]

No, it's very easy to set up. Install the TrackIR and it's software, update it (so you get the new software update automatically), then launch ArmA while the TrackIR software is running. It's very simple.

[willytheekid]

Fantastic! cheers....now I just need to figure out how to configure my girlfriend into letting me play more often! :)