LFS Profile for FreeTrack v2.1 [Archive]

Jamesisinthehouse12

31st January 2008, 00:26

Install Instructions:
1. Download and open this file (it contains the LFS Profile)
Click on the link below:
LFS Profile for FreeTrack v2.1 (http://dodownload.filefront.com/9543210//fbefb49af558f22098d356b89b7281573bea66be4580b97310 1a778e654d6b2456214c3741f636e2), or Copy the Picture's settings below :D
5. Copy the "Live For Speed.fgp" file into "C:\Program Files\FreeTrack\Profiles"
6. Run "FreeTrack v2.1"
7. Click on "Profile" at the top of the program (Circled Green in the Picture)
8. Click on "Live For Speed" near the top of the screen (Highlighted Blue in the Picture)
9. Done!!!

Picture:
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5528/freetrackv21pic11ie7.png
Enjoy!!! :D

Jamesisinthehouse12

31st January 2008, 00:29

What is Freetrack?
Freetrack is a free software similar to Track-IR™ (http://www.naturalpoint.com/) (Freetrack is compatible with a majority of games using this technology) which makes it possible to simulate head movements in your games and simulators, to increase pleasure, realism and immersion.
It makes it possible to control your point of view in a video game or simulator, with small head movements. What could be more natural than to turn your face towards the rear view mirror to look in this rear view mirror? How to make it simpler than to just lower your eyes to check the switch of the headlights of your Cessna?
The immersion is really improved, you just have a better awareness of the other vehicles in motor race games, you carry out more beautiful approaches in flight simulators,…

Jamesisinthehouse12

31st January 2008, 00:36

FreeTrack is free (u would have never have figured that out would u? :shy:)

http://www.free-track.net/images/newsFT2.1SMALL.jpg

FreeTrack v2.1 new features include:

3 point cap tracking
Output interfaces; FSX (6DOF), FS2004 (4DOF) and FS2002 (4DOF)
Keyboard output mapping
Video demonstration mode
More responsive tracking
Plus more...
There site is:
http://www.free-track.net/english

Download page:
http://www.free-track.net/english/freetrack/telechargement.php?PHPSESSID=8d183905babae47a145c2 550cdb7a5af

Download Link:
FreeTrack v2.1 Installer (http://www.free-track.net/download.php?id=FreeTrack_V2.1) (17.7MB)

FreeTrack requires at least DirectX 9.0c (November), available here (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1a2393c0-1b2f-428e-bd79-02df977d17b8).

:thumb:

shaun463

2nd February 2008, 07:53

Hey its AA Emergency Shaun thanks for the profile :)

Jamesisinthehouse12

3rd February 2008, 09:23

Hey its AA Emergency Shaun thanks for the profile :)
Hey!!!
No problem :thumb:

BlakjeKaas

3rd February 2008, 09:53

This may come in handy..

I tested cam2pan, but that didn't feel good..

Anyone tried it? Is it better than cam2pan?

Takumi_lfs

3rd February 2008, 13:00

My webcam is weird or this program. It's not doing the right movement's as I do.

in-short : It sux.

scoobyrbac

3rd February 2008, 14:14

so this is used with your webcam?

Jakg

3rd February 2008, 18:17

Yes, but you need a headset with LED's on it to get it to work properly :(

Jamesisinthehouse12

4th February 2008, 06:10

Yes, but you need a headset with LED's on it to get it to work properly :(
Yeah :thumb:

Jamesisinthehouse12

4th February 2008, 06:24

My webcam is weird or this program. It's not doing the right movement's as I do.

in-short : It sux.
don't say it sucks just because you can't get it to work loool

eight8acht

4th February 2008, 07:26

where do i get this special heaset from? tried it without anything. it works but just until light changes or other person walks through behind me

Jamesisinthehouse12

4th February 2008, 07:59

ATTENTION TO ALL!!!

You need to make your own headset with leds... (I used my old bycle lights :P)

Like this:
http://www.free-track.net/images/point_model_gallery/feanor91_03.jpg

Go here for ideas:
http://www.free-track.net/english/hardware/point_model_gallery.php?PHPSESSID=9b5c6312b4718385 6421070f9aa92356

xaotik

4th February 2008, 08:25

Jamesisinthehouse12

4th February 2008, 08:38

Is the motion translated like with a TrackIR set (left-right = X and up down = X) or can it be configured to be more intuitive (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd3-eiid-Uw) (the translation is not direct panning per se but acts more like an extension of your visual space)? Could freetrack be tweaked to do the latter sort of translation?
All I know is that u can:
Look - Left, Right, Up and Down
Move - Left, Right, Forward and Back
Tilt Head - Left, Right, Up, Down

That is everything... right?

xaotik

4th February 2008, 08:52

All I know is that u can move forward, up, down, left and right... that is everything... right?

Not exactly - but I guess my query is best suited for the FreeTrack forums, so I'll ask there as soon as I get some time. Thanks.

[RF]-art555

4th February 2008, 10:10

My webcam is weird or this program. It's not doing the right movement's as I do.

in-short : It sux.

Sounds more like your web cam sucks, well, mine really does:razz:

Check out the site and see if your cam is in the supported or non supproted list of cams:tilt:

Takumi_lfs

4th February 2008, 15:34

ATTENTION TO ALL!!!

You need to make your own headset with leds... (I used my old bycle lights :P)

Damn, That took a while to tell me?

Sorry, 'noob' at these things

scoobyrbac

4th February 2008, 21:26

ATTENTION TO ALL!!!

You need to make your own headset with leds... (I used my old bycle lights :P)

How many LED's are needed? and do they have to be the same color?

[RF]-art555

5th February 2008, 14:53

How many LED's are needed? and do they have to be the same color?you can have just one, thats quite enough for LFS.

shaun463

7th February 2008, 06:22

Thats weird mine seems to work fine when i'm hugging my teddy :) (He wears a whistle with a LED lol)

Who found you this? :)

KiRmelius

7th February 2008, 17:32

Jamesisinthehouse12

8th February 2008, 07:36

Free track works for me without this thing :)

And use Infrared LED's (You can took them from TV/RADIO/DVD PLAYER/ETC remote, o just buy them in the store). Head movement is readen (bad English :( ) better.
No it doesn't :D
The default is way too sensitive and you get shot out of the car when u move lol... mine is made for the following movements:
forward
back
left
right
up
down

In other words mine is tweaked to work for every direction you move :) (FOR 4 POINT TRACKING OR LESS)

Jamesisinthehouse12

8th February 2008, 08:11

LED RESTRICTIONS
You can only do these movements with these amount of leds...

http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/8534/4pointscapbr7.png - BEST QUALITY/PERFORMANCE
Look - Left, Right, Up and Down
Move - Left, Right, Forward and Back
Tilt Head - Left, Right, Up, Down

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/9607/3pointsclipfw9.png - ATTACHED TO HEADSET (The 3 LEDS may not be as accurate as the 4 LEDS)
Look - Left, Right, Up and Down
Move - Left, Right, Forward and Back
Tilt Head - Left, Right, Up, Down

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/8674/3pointscapmf5.png (The 3 LEDS may not be as accurate as the 4 LEDS)
Look - Left, Right, Up and Down
Move - Left, Right, Forward and Back
Tilt Head - Left, Right, Up, Down

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/1385/1pointzh6.png
Look - Left, Right, Up and Down

NO LEDS:
IMPOSSIBLE UNLESS YOU HAVE A REALLY BRIGHT NOSE and/or EARS (For 1 or 3 point tracking lol :D :x)

I'm using http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/8534/4pointscapbr7.png :nod: :tilt: :thumb:

Jamesisinthehouse12

8th February 2008, 08:18

Takumi_lfs

10th February 2008, 21:43

I'm having problems with 1 led.

I can see it moving but the head of the program also in game doesnt move the way i want.

in-short :tilt:

Any suggestions?

Gnomie

15th February 2008, 19:39

Wow, this program sounds promising!! I downlaoded it and tried it. However...

I'm having problems with 1 led.

I can see it moving but the head of the program also in game doesnt move the way i want.

in-short :tilt:

Any suggestions?

... I have the same problem. I'm using an old bike lamp. I've covered all but one of the LEDs with black tape, so that shouldn't be a problem. I've also installed the setup file above. However, in game, It only partially works.. for instance, if I look to the left it will work, but then when I look straight ahead again it doesn't align properly. Quite annoying.

I'm thinking it might be because I'm only using 1 LED? Unfortunately I don't have a soldering iron.. I guess I need to be creative and figure out a way.

Jamesisinthehouse12

16th February 2008, 02:02

Remember that I use 4 leds :D... haven't tested it with 1 or any other... but it should work :really:

You probley have to create a setup that will work better with 1 led... 4 leds are heaps better tho :thumb:

[RF]-art555

16th February 2008, 11:56

It works with one LED just fine for me. One LED might be even more accurate at measuring basic movements as the site says.

Now real question: Who really finds it usefull in LFS. To me its too hard to get used to. I use around 80* FOV and I was going to use it just for glances on the mirrors, but its too difficult to get used for me :shrug:

Gnomie

16th February 2008, 12:19

-art555;710585']It works with one LED just fine for me. One LED might be even more accurate at measuring basic movements as the site says.

Now real question: Who really finds it usefull in LFS. To me its too hard to get used to. I use around 80* FOV and I was going to use it just for glances on the mirrors, but its too difficult to get used for me :shrug:
Does your 1 LED setup work such that when you look to the side and then look straight ahead again, you're looking straight ahead in the car again? The problem for me was that it wouldn't keep up with my head movement. :(

Can you explain why you find it difficult to use? I guess it might be difficult to put into words, but it would be nice..

[RF]-art555

16th February 2008, 19:11

Does your 1 LED setup work such that when you look to the side and then look straight ahead again, you're looking straight ahead in the car again? The problem for me was that it wouldn't keep up with my head movement. :(
Yup, goes back to center perfectly and smoothly.

Is your webcam on the supported list? (my cam is MS VX1000) My threashold bar is almoust fully to the right, maybe that might help.

I guess it might be difficult to put into words, but it would be nice..

yup, it is hard to explain. Well, I guess its hard for me for the same reason as I quit using "look with steer" option. When the view moves, I loose the feel of the movement of the car. One more difficult thing for me is that I don't really move the head rather than move my eyes when I look onto monitor, so moving the head is a thing I have to think about when driving.

Gnomie

16th February 2008, 21:23

[RF]-art555

17th February 2008, 11:42

Hm.. I see. It would be very nice to try it out, though, and see for myself. :)

What LED system did you use? I'm having trouble getting my bike lamp to work, even though I've followed the manual. Maybe my webcam has an IR filter..

I'm using Ear Light LED. Its a white color led, but works just fine for me. I also tried IR LED from a TV remote and it works even better (even tho I didn't took out the IR filther)

Gnomie

17th February 2008, 16:08

I love your cap! :thumb:

I'll see what I can find. I think my brother might have one of those LED reading lamp thingies laying around. I'll ask him.

Thanks!

[RF]-art555

19th February 2008, 14:54

I love your cap! :thumb:

I'll see what I can find. I think my brother might have one of those LED reading lamp thingies laying around. I'll ask him.

Thanks!
I've did a quick capture of the way it works for me in LFS. There is a slight jerkiness when looking on big angles, but mostly cause by low sensetiveness I use (33) so when the view jerks my head is about 70* turned and led isn't clearly visible. Still returns to center fast.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkSa5pkfBSc

Gnomie

19th February 2008, 19:54

That looks amazing! It's pretty impressive that it can be as good as that with only 1 LED. I mean, three I can understand, but only 1?

I can somewhat understand that it's hard to get the directional stability of the car right when using FreeTrack. But are you sure that it's not just a steep learning curve, and that once you've practiced enough with it you'll get comfortable? Sounds to me that given enough practice it can be a pretty useful tool.

I'm going to visit my brother later this week, and I'll ask if I can borrow his 1-LED reading lamp thingy. Will report back here when I've tried it.

[RF]-art555

20th February 2008, 12:49

That looks amazing! It's pretty impressive that it can be as good as that with only 1 LED. I mean, three I can understand, but only 1?
Yep, well on the site it says that it can be even more accurate at capturing simple moves than 3 leds afaik:tilt:

I can somewhat understand that it's hard to get the directional stability of the car right when using FreeTrack. But are you sure that it's not just a steep learning curve, and that once you've practiced enough with it you'll get comfortable? Sounds to me that given enough practice it can be a pretty useful tool.

I understand the potential, and it looks great when you are standing still, but when you move....Well, its always hard to get used to something, but I'm not sure I'll get used to it :shrug:

Gnomie

24th February 2008, 19:57

I got it to work! :) The LED reading lamp from my brother did the trick. And I definitely understand what you mean.. it will take a long time to get used to. It gets hard to figure out where your car is pointing when you're not looking straight ahead, since in a simulator you don't feel the forces on your body.

I'll play around with it and see. At any rate it's a pretty impressive little thing.