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Track IR & spectacles
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| Sorry if this is a dumb question, but, would the wearing of spectacles
adversely affect the operation of Track IR as it works off reflected IR
and I would guess specs would reflect a lot of IR ie it would swamp
the IR coming off the point source(stick-on dot).
TIA
Wils.
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| G. Patricks 2004-12-13, 6:14 pm |
| I believe you can put the dot right on the bridge of your spectacles,
the added benefit being you get elevated to the rank of super-dweeb at
the same time!
;-)
Icer
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>On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 19:54:28 +0000 (UTC), "wb" <barry.t@btinternet.com> wrote:
>Sorry if this is a dumb question, but, would the wearing of spectacles
>adversely affect the operation of Track IR as it works off reflected IR
>and I would guess specs would reflect a lot of IR ie it would swamp
>the IR coming off the point source(stick-on dot).
>TIA
>Wils.
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| You do get see some reflection back to the camera from the lens. It
doesn't seem to be a problem for me though. I had the dot on my
glasses which worked fine, but even better using the hat.
On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 19:54:28 +0000 (UTC), "wb"
<barry.t@btinternet.com> wrote:
quote:
>Sorry if this is a dumb question, but, would the wearing of spectacles
>adversely affect the operation of Track IR as it works off reflected IR
>and I would guess specs would reflect a lot of IR ie it would swamp
>the IR coming off the point source(stick-on dot).
>TIA
>Wils.
>
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| "wb" <barry.t@btinternet.com> wrote in news:cpcutk$ptr$1
@titan.btinternet.com:
quote:
> Sorry if this is a dumb question, but, would the wearing of spectacles
> adversely affect the operation of Track IR as it works off reflected IR
> and I would guess specs would reflect a lot of IR ie it would swamp
> the IR coming off the point source(stick-on dot).
> TIA
> Wils.
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No problem here. I do, though, refuse to put the dot on my glasses or
forehead, using a hat instead. Looking at the display that shows the
reflection, glasses give very little if any reflection to the "camera"
Chuck
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Benjamin Franklin
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| Thanks for your replies, my order has gone in.
"wb" <barry.t@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:cpcutk$ptr$1@titan.btinternet.com...
quote:
> Sorry if this is a dumb question, but, would the wearing of spectacles
> adversely affect the operation of Track IR as it works off reflected IR
> and I would guess specs would reflect a lot of IR ie it would swamp
> the IR coming off the point source(stick-on dot).
> TIA
> Wils.
>
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| Olin K. McDaniel 2004-12-19, 5:46 pm |
| On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 19:54:28 +0000 (UTC), "wb"
<barry.t@btinternet.com> wrote:
quote:
>Sorry if this is a dumb question, but, would the wearing of spectacles
>adversely affect the operation of Track IR as it works off reflected IR
>and I would guess specs would reflect a lot of IR ie it would swamp
>the IR coming off the point source(stick-on dot).
>TIA
>Wils.
>
>
A friend gave me his original Track IR, after he upgraded to a newer
version. And he let me practice with his latest, on his system. My
problem has nothing to do with my eyeglasses - perhaps since I use the
cap he let me have with the dot on the front of the bill. But my
problem is apparently related to my not taking enough time to really
get used to its one little eccentricity.
As I fly, I tend to lean into the turns. This has the SAME effect as
turning my head, and the view thereby shifts without my intention. In
other words - somehow I've got to avoid leaning sideways for ANY
reason, or it messes up my views and resulting coordination. One
solution is to build up some sort of rack that restrains my upper body
from shifting or leaning. I really don't think that would be
comfortable and haven't done it yet.
What are the solutions that others out there have found? Or can you
keep on practicing enough to prevent the leans/shifts sideways?
That's what my friend suggests, but so far I can't overcome this
problem.
Thanks,
Olin McDaniel
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"Olin K. McDaniel" <omcdaniel.abcd@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:41c5b2fe.5789818@news.east.earthlink.net...
quote:
> On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 19:54:28 +0000 (UTC), "wb"
> <barry.t@btinternet.com> wrote:
>
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> A friend gave me his original Track IR, after he upgraded to a newer
> version. And he let me practice with his latest, on his system. My
> problem has nothing to do with my eyeglasses - perhaps since I use the
> cap he let me have with the dot on the front of the bill. But my
> problem is apparently related to my not taking enough time to really
> get used to its one little eccentricity.
>
> As I fly, I tend to lean into the turns. This has the SAME effect as
> turning my head, and the view thereby shifts without my intention. In
> other words - somehow I've got to avoid leaning sideways for ANY
> reason, or it messes up my views and resulting coordination. One
> solution is to build up some sort of rack that restrains my upper body
> from shifting or leaning. I really don't think that would be
> comfortable and haven't done it yet.
>
> What are the solutions that others out there have found? Or can you
> keep on practicing enough to prevent the leans/shifts sideways?
> That's what my friend suggests, but so far I can't overcome this
> problem.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Olin McDaniel
>
Try the new v4 software. It's much less "twitchy"
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| Olin K. McDaniel 2004-12-22, 6:47 am |
| On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 19:54:28 +0000 (UTC), "wb"
<barry.t@btinternet.com> wrote:
quote:
>Sorry if this is a dumb question, but, would the wearing of spectacles
>adversely affect the operation of Track IR as it works off reflected IR
>and I would guess specs would reflect a lot of IR ie it would swamp
>the IR coming off the point source(stick-on dot).
>TIA
>Wils.
>
>
A friend gave me his original Track IR, after he upgraded to a newer
version. And he let me practice with his latest, on his system. My
problem has nothing to do with my eyeglasses - perhaps since I use the
cap he let me have with the dot on the front of the bill. But my
problem is apparently related to my not taking enough time to really
get used to its one little eccentricity.
As I fly, I tend to lean into the turns. This has the SAME effect as
turning my head, and the view thereby shifts without my intention. In
other words - somehow I've got to avoid leaning sideways for ANY
reason, or it messes up my views and resulting coordination. One
solution is to build up some sort of rack that restrains my upper body
from shifting or leaning. I really don't think that would be
comfortable and haven't done it yet.
What are the solutions that others out there have found? Or can you
keep on practicing enough to prevent the leans/shifts sideways?
That's what my friend suggests, but so far I can't overcome this
problem.
Thanks,
Olin McDaniel
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| Weezer 2004-12-25, 5:46 pm |
| Wear an electric dog shock collar and have a friend hold the control. When
you start to lean while flying instruct him to give you a mild shock. LOL
That should cure you of this problem fast. 
You must be kidding right? Stick up straight and fly right!
Only you can cure this leaning problem mate. It's just a matter of telling
yourself to stop leaning into the the turns. After all it's not a real
airplane.
"Olin K. McDaniel" <omcdaniel.abcd@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:41c5b2fe.5789818@news.east.earthlink.net...
quote:
> On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 19:54:28 +0000 (UTC), "wb"
> <barry.t@btinternet.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> A friend gave me his original Track IR, after he upgraded to a newer
> version. And he let me practice with his latest, on his system. My
> problem has nothing to do with my eyeglasses - perhaps since I use the
> cap he let me have with the dot on the front of the bill. But my
> problem is apparently related to my not taking enough time to really
> get used to its one little eccentricity.
>
> As I fly, I tend to lean into the turns. This has the SAME effect as
> turning my head, and the view thereby shifts without my intention. In
> other words - somehow I've got to avoid leaning sideways for ANY
> reason, or it messes up my views and resulting coordination. One
> solution is to build up some sort of rack that restrains my upper body
> from shifting or leaning. I really don't think that would be
> comfortable and haven't done it yet.
>
> What are the solutions that others out there have found? Or can you
> keep on practicing enough to prevent the leans/shifts sideways?
> That's what my friend suggests, but so far I can't overcome this
> problem.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Olin McDaniel
>
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| Hiran Chaudhuri 2004-12-26, 6:46 am |
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"Weezer" <Weezers@hotmail.com> wrote in message =
news:HYKdnWiUgtMQJ1DcRVn-qw@sigecom.net...
quote:
> Wear an electric dog shock collar and have a friend hold the control. =
When
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> you start to lean while flying instruct him to give you a mild shock. =
LOL
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> That should cure you of this problem fast.
>=20
> You must be kidding right? Stick up straight and fly right!
>=20
> Only you can cure this leaning problem mate. It's just a matter of =
telling
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> yourself to stop leaning into the the turns. After all it's not a real
> airplane.
In a real airplane, why would you try to lean into the turns? Like on a =
motorbike, you simply stay straight. The vehicle does the leaning.
And otherwise what is bad about shifting the view while flying a turn? =
On a motorbike you also focus to the inner edge of the curve....
Hiran
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| Weezer 2004-12-28, 6:47 am |
| Wear an electric dog shock collar and have a friend hold the control. When
you start to lean while flying instruct him to give you a mild shock. LOL
That should cure you of this problem fast.
You must be kidding right? Stick up straight and fly right!
Only you can cure this leaning problem mate. It's just a matter of telling
yourself to stop leaning into the the turns. After all it's not a real
airplane.
"Olin K. McDaniel" <omcdaniel.abcd@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:41c5b2fe.5789818@news.east.earthlink.net...
quote:
> On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 19:54:28 +0000 (UTC), "wb"
> <barry.t@btinternet.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> A friend gave me his original Track IR, after he upgraded to a newer
> version. And he let me practice with his latest, on his system. My
> problem has nothing to do with my eyeglasses - perhaps since I use the
> cap he let me have with the dot on the front of the bill. But my
> problem is apparently related to my not taking enough time to really
> get used to its one little eccentricity.
>
> As I fly, I tend to lean into the turns. This has the SAME effect as
> turning my head, and the view thereby shifts without my intention. In
> other words - somehow I've got to avoid leaning sideways for ANY
> reason, or it messes up my views and resulting coordination. One
> solution is to build up some sort of rack that restrains my upper body
> from shifting or leaning. I really don't think that would be
> comfortable and haven't done it yet.
>
> What are the solutions that others out there have found? Or can you
> keep on practicing enough to prevent the leans/shifts sideways?
> That's what my friend suggests, but so far I can't overcome this
> problem.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Olin McDaniel
>
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