Msfs2020*Head Tracking* Free alternative with Great results! Enhance Immersion- Time stamped

[@daviddryden8088]

Finally...somebody who knows what they're talking about. Lot's of videos on the subject and most have either incomplete information or are just plain wrong about how to make Opentrack work correctly. Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@2020fsers]

your welcome im happy it helped.. Thanks for the comment

[@krusty1974]

After using OpenTrack for years I thought I knew everything I needed to know. Turns out I knew nothing 😅. Can’t thank you enough…. Superb tuning.

[@2020fsers]

We all learn everyday .. thanks for the comment

[@davepleus7945]

I have been searching for something like this that actually explains the settings! THANK YOU!!!

[@2020fsers]

Your welcome .. thanks for the comment 👍 😀

[@87Runner]

You're the real MVP. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@2020fsers]

Your welcome thanks for the comment 😁

[@CrisHazzan]

I am from Argentina, a great explanation you have given about open track...My level of English is not very high but the way you explained it (paused) I was able to follow you throughout the tutorial, understanding everything you said. Thank you very much and it has been very helpful. Nice video and tutorial.

[@2020fsers]

Thank you so much for the comment. I'm so happy you were able to follow the video . I try my best to keep a slower pace for everyone.

[@johnrenton3463]

Pure Gold!! Thank you so much, I purchased a headset with customised OpenTrack that is heavy and never seems to work properly. I'm going to try vanilla OpenTrack thanks to your crystal clear explanations - you are probably the most helpful KZbinr out there 🙂

[@2020fsers]

Thank you so much .

[@misty12378]

Keep up the great work!

[@2020fsers]

Thank you so much glad it helped you . 😊

[@Cloudybox12]

I’ve had Trackir for 10yrs. It worked very well with the exception of some light conflict from time to time. I just got tired of wearing a hat or clip on my headset. I switched to Tobii eye and head tracking. What a game changer with the new software update…

[@2020fsers]

Yes they definitely needed an update the hardware is great but the software wasn't up to par .. glad they fixed it .

[@streettripler4751]

@@2020fsers From what I have seen they are very good, but I use a 49” ASU’s ROG monitor and I have been told that they are not very good wide ultra wide monitors. Would be interested if anybody can advise me otherwise.

[@billyweb8846]

Thankyou. Excellent tutorial on this subject, best I have seen.

[@MrStatsfreak]

When I launched Opentrack after following the set up instructions I got an error message telling me to install FSX/Prepare3D SimConnect SDK, but I followed the directions in the thread below and it works like a charm. Thanks for another great video and for the suggestions for helping with the installation.

[@2020fsers]

Ok.good you downloaded the simconnect from the website I posted in another comment . Glad it's working for you . Thanks for the comment .

[@qGapz]

Hey! I have the exact same issue. Some msfs forum told me to go into dev mode, go to help and install the SDK from there. I have it installed. it still doesn't work. Could you maybe reply to this... Please just instruct me on how to install the Simconnect SDK

[@otalcre]

where did you get the directions?? same issue here.

[@peterbortels81]

I've been trying to setup opentrack serveral times and i never managed to get it to a point were i liked it. i hope this video will get Me to a point were i can enjoy head tracking and not get frustrated about it. thx a lot 4 explaining it so well (again)

[@2020fsers]

Your welcome thanks for the comment

[@ergenekonkucuk1649]

Best presentation and knowledge ,really thanks for your support.

[@Houster_]

Thank you so much!!! I’ve been using this software for about a month now and had no idea how to configure everything.

[@2020fsers]

Your welcome thanks for the comment .

[@jmbrad1968]

Very comprehensive tutorial! Thanks 👍

[@2020fsers]

Your welcome thanks for the comment

[@707liner8]

Thanks for this great video, everything I needed to get set up really nicely.

[@2020fsers]

Thank you 😊

[@JaimeCCS]

Great video as always, thank you!!!

[@2020fsers]

thank you for the comment ,,Your welcome

[@Sp3ctre5]

Great video! Thanks for the assistance!

[@2020fsers]

Your welcome.. thanks for the comment 😁

[@mikecoffee100]

Always Always A good watch from educational to entertaining thank you

[@2020fsers]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks Mike !!

[@peterjohnson350]

Really comprehensive. Thanks so much.

[@2020fsers]

Your welcome thanks for the comment

[@edkcustoms]

Thank you, was very helpful to set up opentrack, although i use it for farming simulator it does still work flawlessly

[@2020fsers]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ergenekonkucuk1649]

Great support , great explanations ..Thank you for your time and hiend tutorial.

[@2020fsers]

You're welcome thanks for the comment

[@jotti7045]

Oh boy, i will have a look at this. Thx for this video and all the explanation.

[@2020fsers]

Your welcome I did a lot of testing for this . Hope it helps you 😊 thanks for the comment

[@jotti7045]

@@2020fsers i follow your channel for a long time, since you posted hotfixes for graphic problems in MSFS. Was a great help which i still use today (intelligent standby list cleaner). Even if my PC is not the best one, i have no problems whatsoever with stuttering, everything runs smooth. That said, you helped me A LOT! Thx!

[@billfletcher9761]

great tutorial, I am now subscribed - thank you

[@2020fsers]

Your welcome thanks for the comment and the sub 😀

[@billfletcher9761]

@@2020fsers i am having a weird problem and not sure where to look. If i use the msfs link whenever i try to toggle int/ext view it flashes as if it is going to change view and instantly reverts back. E.g. if i am in cockpit view and select external view it flashes the ext plane view then reverts back and visa versa. If i use freetrack v2 everything works as it should.

[@2020fsers]

@billfletcher9761 ok use what works best for you .

[@billfletcher9761]

@@2020fsers ok i thought there might be something i was doing wrong - thanks

[@2020fsers]

Some output methods seem to work for some better than others

[@wildheart58]

Thank you for this. I am using my phone as a webcam. and playing truck simulator.

[@sipmann]

My friend... this one helped me sooo much.. Ty

[@2020fsers]

Your welcome thanks for the comment

[@rogerabram5108]

Very informative! Thank you very much!

[@2020fsers]

Your welcome .. thanks for the comment 👍

[@geyssonharryvelandiacesped284]

Excelent video, thanks 👍🏻

[@2020fsers]

You're welcome thanks for the comment

[@garywiley7886]

Thank you for this video. I have tried to set up the various axis with mapping and this is too complicated for me. I just became too frustrated. I can literally look around using the hat switch on my joystick and that works very well. I may try down the road. Thank you!

[@2020fsers]

your welcome thanks for the comment

[@SinCitySimRacing]

1st off thanks, your videos have helped me immensely, as for OpenTrack I'm getting the error saying to install FSX/Prepar3D SimConnect SDK . I've tried the other suggested outputs but they won't connect to the sim.

[@2020fsers]

Ok, you may need to Install the sdk . I have posted a link in other comments for the same issue for a download sdk

[@rogier9219]

i have the same problem. downloaden the SDK via the hulp menu. doesnt do anthing

[@Suyash_Bajpai]

Thank you so much broo

[@2020fsers]

Your welcome

[@fsclips]

I get the same error as others. When I click on start I get the error "Install FSX/Prepar3D SimConnect SDK." Since the launch of MSFS I have un-installed FSX and I have never owned P3D. Does that mean I have to install FSX again to make this work? I tried the Freetrack option but nothing happens when I start MSFS.

[@2020fsers]

No you don't need fsx or p3d. This is strange because simconnect should be running. You may need to install the simconnect sdk.

[@2020fsers]

Try this website click on the simconnect zip and install it.www.fspassengers.com/?action=simconnect

[@fsclips]

Ok. All of a sudden it started working. The problem is I don't know what exactly I did to get it to work. I am using free track now. In any case, thanks for the video, I didn't know about this and I have to say it's a great addition to my MSFS experience

[@2020fsers]

Glad you got it working 💪 thanks for the update

[@peterbassey9668]

​@@2020fsers Hope this is what I've been looking for.

[@martinlukas3945]

Thanx alot! Your videos are always first class. I'm just wondering, what head tracking can actually be good for? (I most times fly in VR) If I move my head in front of the monitor, how can I keep an eye on the scene anyway?😅

[@2020fsers]

Your welcome thanks for the comment . Head tracking is good for people not using vr . Allows you to move around without a mouse.

[@philunited8119]

unfortunately this is not working for me. When I start tracking, I get thrown way back in the aircraft. Setting the X Axis value to the maximum of -500 I'm just able to see the cockpit door, but can't move any closer.

[@2020fsers]

I'm not really sure how to correct that . Maybe in the cfg file for the aircraft you can adjust position . But im not certain what to adjust.

[@abghere]

@2020fsers Thanks for all the technical helps. I got the Cessna 152 profile tuned to a point I can take off and landed. This is a great way to fly in MSFS. Nonetheless, when opentrack is running, the mouse clicks to control the knobs & dials in the cockpit did not work, and the END key won't toggle cockpit and outside view. Am I missing a setting somewhere to enable the cockpit mouse clicks and restore the default keyboard END key & perhaps other key functions?

[@2020fsers]

for the cockpit knobs make sure to use legacy mode for cockpit interaction Glad you got it working

[@88keysLA]

Thank you for this! It looked great for a little bit. The only issue is OpenTrack seems to crash my sim every time. Any idea what I can do to prevent this?

[@2020fsers]

not really sure why that would happen. maybe check the crash report and see what caused it . i havent heard any issues like this in the past.

[@scottb9628]

Thanks! My ps3 camera was crazy jittery. I got it pretty stable now, but FS2020 trees and buildings shimmer. I do have a 10700k and 3060 along with the DLSS mod. I don't have any sort of extra textures. I found Accela to be the best.

[@2020fsers]

Great to hear . The filter option will vary on user. The shimmer on trees isn't from the tracking. Probably the fsr mod or nvidia panel settings

[@pedalling.adventurer]

If I'm using this on a TV, likely I'm 2.5-3ft away. Most of the settings work, except Z axis and since I don't want to "lean" in too much, can I increase my output to beyond 75cm so the "leaning" in "zoom" works smoother?

[@MarcDavison]

It seems that the Simconnect output method causes MSFS to switch into a different mode which causes the shimmering if you have DLSS enabled and also needs the legacy control mode enabled. If you switch output to freetrack 2.0 enhanced it works much better, keep everything else as per this video

[@2020fsers]

Ok great tip I do t use dlss so I didn't notice that funny however I tried free track and that doesn't work at all on my pc . Lol

[@MarcDavison]

@@2020fsers I think you need to enable TrackIR support inside MSFS

[@2020fsers]

Oh ok

[@cwood7240]

Excellent Tutorial. I will be following start to finish when setting up. What quality webcam do I need? I got an inexpensive Logitech 720p to start with

[@2020fsers]

Thanks for your comment honestly. That inexpensive camera will probably do just fine..

[@cwood7240]

I have seen some others using a combination of TRACK IR and OPEN TRACK. You only use Open Track. Is there a difference. I will be working on mine shortly and might be prepared tp purchase a better webcam

[@2020fsers]

@cwood7240 track ir has its own software and works very well. However you can use opentrack with tobii and bypass the in sim settings which give way more control over it.

[@ManuelPerez-sz9so]

just a question, does this work with the integrated camera in a laptop? or do you need a webcam?

[@2020fsers]

It should be fine with you in built Webcam

[@ManuelPerez-sz9so]

@@2020fsers thanks a lot, will try it tonight after work, by the way excellent work you do

[@2020fsers]

Thank you 😊 🙏

[@ManuelPerez-sz9so]

@@2020fsers Hello there, I tried it and everything works with the exception that it doesn’t let me toggle between cockpit and external views, when I press start it sends me directly to an external view and it doesn’t let me toggle to the cockpit view

[@2020fsers]

You have to adjust the default camera position in the open track application.

[@edwardpiroska9757]

I have spent hours trying to dial in the level of smoothness shown in the opening of the video. No success up to this point. Does anyone have settings that have worked for you?

[@2020fsers]

did you try the 1st filtering method(accela) some others have said that works better for them.

[@abghere]

When I press the "Start" as in 9:35, I am getting the following error: Startup failure Error occurred while loading protocol Microsoft FSX SimConnect Install FSX/Prepar3D SimConnect SDK. I downloaded and installed "FSX/Prepar3D SimConnect SDK", and still getting the same error. Am I missing something?

[@2020fsers]

That's strange I didn't need to download anything for this. Ok try the freetrack option in the output.

[@abghere]

@@2020fsers Switched to "freetrack 2.0 Enhanced", I can start the opentrack without errors and completed the Option setup. But there is no head tracking in MSFS!

[@abghere]

@@2020fsers I also attempt to run the Config SDK and get this error: Are you sure you want to update the SDK tool configuration files to refer to the current Lockheed Martin Prepar3D installation path? (Yes/No): y Unable to find the Lockheed Martin Prepar3D installation path. Lockheed Martin Prepar3D must be installed and have been ran at least once. Press any key to exit...

[@2020fsers]

Hmm ok you could also try the fsuipc output method and download the fsuipc app it's free and use that 1 instead . You could also try and bind the eye tracking toggle in msfs and see if that works to toggle on .

[@2020fsers]

Did you try and restart your pc after you installed the simconnect sdk? Just wondering maybe that needs to be done . And then try the msfs output option again

[@fredm73]

I am trying to use opentrack 2023.3.0 standalone (with no other software, just a webcam) I have the inputs as suggested: Input: neuralnet tracker; Output: Microsoft FSX SimConnect. When I start MSFS 2020 and then opentrack, I get an error from opentrack: 'error occurred while loading protocol Microsoft FSX SimConnect'. I have tried all the protocols in the drop-down menu with the same result. I DO have the SimConnect SDK installed, but perhaps not in the place that opentrack is looking for it (the installation of the SDK defaulted--C:\MSFS SDK\SimConnect SDK). I have the steam version of MSFS. Can anyone help me with this problem?

[@2020fsers]

Ok try freetrack output

[@MarcelBooij]

Thanks very much, works great. Maybe you can help me with 2 questions: 1 keep getting these 2 pilot Avatar pilots by default in the cockpit. How to turn them off? Ther is quite some shimmering inside and outside around objects. Any idea how to improve? (DLSS active - Quality setting) Thanks!!

[@2020fsers]

The pilot issue you possibly can adjust the weights to remove them . With shimmering use the new dlss dll file 3.6 using the dlss swapper tool. Also check out my nvidia panel settings that will help also.

[@2020fsers]

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[@2020fsers]

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[@MarcelBooij]

I have this one already running@@2020fsers

[@prashadlodhia]

Thank you, very useful. I've all set up as needed, however I cannot see all of the HUD. Any ideas ?

[@2020fsers]

May need to adj the camera center position in the app

[@simonforrister3820]

Brilliant Tutorial. I understand things a lot better now. Thank you. My only problem is that when I'm sitting in the Fenix 320 looking at all the screens ready to setup my flight - I then start the opentrack app, and suddenly I appeared to have moved forward around 5 feet as if i'm sitting outside the cockpit - and that is now my default view. When i turn the app off, i'm left in that view until i reset the cockpit view via the Camera setting on MSFS. Any ideas?

[@2020fsers]

Set your camera center in the opentrack software . I showed that on 1 of the pages . That should correct the issue or try freetrack output .

[@simonforrister3820]

Thank you. All good. I clearly missed that bit 🤦‍♂️. 👍

[@2020fsers]

@simonforrister3820 it's cool I did go over that kinda fast sorry .

[@obbybubbla2884]

Great video but how do i connect the tracking to msfs2020

[@2020fsers]

Either use freetrack option or the fs option for output like I show in the video

[@kevinmccarthy7317]

Strange followed the instructions but, I was outside of the airliner in MSFs ?

[@2020fsers]

Yes I went over this issue and how to fix that . Check out 7:12 time mark

[@streettripler4751]

Great video, gave it a go but it killed my frame rate. Removed OpenTrack and went back to TrackIR and all was fine again. Using a 12700K and RTX3080ti.

[@2020fsers]

Oh if you have track ir use that instead that is the best I have used to date . But a mystery as to why you saw such a frame drop . Thanks for the comment

[@streettripler4751]

@@2020fsers The only reason why I was trying it was to see if I could stop wearing a hat with the track clip on. I agree that TrackIR is almost flawless.

[@2020fsers]

@streettripler4751 the other thing you can get it the ir lights that clip on the headset that's what I use but then you have wires to you head lol.

[@Cloudybox12]

@@streettripler4751Tobi doesn’t require any hat or headset clip to wear

[@rsilvers129]

“Y axis in this application is not what you are thinking. It is up and down.” Of course Y is up and down. Y is always up and down. In everything.

[@2020fsers]

Yeah I found that out the hard way lol

[@malwalker699]

Hi 2020fsers, love all of your videos on msfs, but I'm having trouble with this one. I have done everything up until starting opentrack, once I press the start button the application just hangs, so I press stop and it says that the fsx/prepared3d is not responding. Any ideas for this please?

[@2020fsers]

Ok try the freetrack option .. some people this works for and others not like myself.

[@claudemcs-u4z]

Hi, could you tell me if the same tutorial could be used for Head Tracking in X-Plane 12?

[@2020fsers]

Most likely yes

[@Elbownian]

I use in x-plane using free track option, works great.

[@andresinchausti3841]

Nice, what I don't understand is that my phone has 30fps, I downloaded iVCam and connected the cell phone to the PC with that, in that application it lets me set it to 120fps (at low resolution), the question I have is if those 120fps are real?.. (the neuralnet tracker tab effectively shows 120fps) and it should be noted that I left the "Frames per Second" section within the tracker in "Default". I also don't know if the low resolution that the application sends to opentrack to achieve 120 fps is detrimental to tracking (I don't know what the optimal resolution is, I'm not talking about the one mentioned here, which is the lowest possible within the tracker, but the one that the "camera" sends to the tracker. I also found that activating "Reative Translation" is incredibly important when turning many degrees. Nowhere is the "head-pose.onnx" files explained either, the "big" mode seems to be the most stable (it consumes around double the resources) but in my case it also has the most latency, and I have no idea what specific difference there is between the rest. And a lot of other questions that I don't specify here because of the extension. It definitely lacks a much more complete wiki, the one that exists is very poor unfortunately. Great video, one of the few on the entire internet that go into detail with this... incredible

[@TawichVirangkur]

I know it's been a few months already but I just got a Logitech Brio Webcam to try this. I'm using Freetrack 2.0 as output but couldn't get Z axis to work. All other axis work fine and I've fine tuned all the curves in the settings to my preference. Just couldn't get the Z axis to register when I move my head closer to the guages. Don't know why. Anyway, just want to thank you for all your great videos and tutorials. Keep up the great work.

[@2020fsers]

Thank you ... that is a strange problem. Does it show I the graphs ? When you move around does the slider on the graph move

[@TawichVirangkur]

@@2020fsers No movement at all. I'll try setting the Min Max range and try again. After rewatching your tutorial, I have to recheck a few other settings. Thanks for your response.

[@2020fsers]

@TawichVirangkur also make sure you didn't check to disable any axis in the opentrack software .

[@TawichVirangkur]

@@2020fsers Just an update, I gave up with the Z axis. My workaround is to set up custom camera views instead to zoom in the gauges. On the Opentrack preview page, the raw data shows that Z axis movement is detected but no movement in the game data panel. Don't know what's going on. Thanks for all your suggestions.

[@TawichVirangkur]

Just discover Beam Eye Tracker but it's a payware. Just tried a demo on Steam, works exceptionally well for me.

[@carlbate3786]

when i start to track i see a pilot but i have nothing in the comunity folder thats for a pilot and theres nothing checked in the fbw a230 , also i the mouse not working when im tracking

[@2020fsers]

not sure about the pilot thing but make sure your cockpit interaction is set to legacy. You may need to adjust the default view in the opentrack app check the 6 min mark

[@theack777]

I am about to get a webcam but i need to know if it tracks better with 60fps vs 30 fps, or does it not make a difference in the quality of tracking?

[@2020fsers]

Nah the cheaper the better . It will only run about 15 to 20 fps once the sim has started

[@2020fsers]

A 30fps cam will be fine

[@frankwakefield8815]

So, this is working really well except I have lost all mouse control in the cockpit. I can't control anything. Any ideas as to why?

[@2020fsers]

make sure to use the legacy mouse setting not lock mode

[@jetsimmer]

For some reason it keeps putting me in the back of the plane, behind the wing. I can't get it to put me into the cockpit. What am I doing wrong? And what do I need to adjust?

[@2020fsers]

You can try to adjust the center position. I went over that in the video and said You may need to have a separate profile for each airplane. But some airplanes depending on the developer doesn't set up The camera position properly and even the adjustments aren't enough to get it where it needs to be and you would have to adjust the config file for the camera position.

[@kennykong_50]

I cant get my headtracking to go up and down or pitch in msfs. tried to recalibrat and it will not do head tracking head up or down. do i have a setting wrong.

[@MrMaffy96]

Something isnt' working for me. I downloaded the same veersion of opentrack but neuralnet tracker isn't in the menu, PointTracker 1.1 also doesn't work since it seems to be requiring 3 leds (it's not tracking my face). Can anyone help me?

[@chrispurkiss1491]

How do I get my own image to show as you are using? Trying to follow your tutorial step by step as I have never understood how to configure OpenTrack.

[@2020fsers]

The image is I the camera options

[@arafat86]

i do everything as per your video but when i start the tracking it moves me infront of the plane like i am outside the plane , and there is no way of geting inside the cockoit ---dont know what to do , pls help

[@2020fsers]

You can try free track option for output or you need to use the center position section to move the camera

[@ArcanePath360]

Got all the way until you said about good lighting and realized that I play mostly in the dark. Doesn't look like it will be something I can use unfortunately.

[@2020fsers]

Yeah unfortunately the camera needs to see you lol

[@ArcanePath360]

@@2020fsers I've been looking at various options to control the plane better in MSFS2024 while having a good control of the camera, and I'm thinking I might get the Airbus stick for my left hand and use my right hand on the mouse to look around, and maybe bind it to a button plus forward/back movement to control engine RPM. I'm just not sure I trust the hat on the stick to be very accurate. This would have solved that problem. I wonder if there are ones you can buy that work in the dark? Or maybe I should just get VR Currently I'm using an X-box style controller and it's difficult to get the hang of.

[@2020fsers]

@ArcanePath360 track ir works in the dark

[@ArcanePath360]

@@2020fsers Thanks. Just checked it out and it's a bit pricey, ouch to that.

[@2020fsers]

I paid about 150 for mine at the time when I bought it .

[@misty12378]

Another great video, what a find this is. Unfortunately when OpenTrack is enabled in MSFS I cannot manipulate any of the knobs/switches with the mouse. Any ideas?

[@2020fsers]

Maybe try legacy mode instead of lock mode .

[@2020fsers]

In accessibility go to cockpit interaction and legacy .

[@misty12378]

@@2020fsers Genius!, that's it, thanks.

[@2020fsers]

Your welcome

[@rickfair8863]

when I started Opentrack MSFS 2020 said Error Occurred while loading Microsoft FSX SimConnect, "install FSX/Prepar3D SimConnect SDK any ideas tks. I changed output to something else not MSFS and it worked its the Microsoft FSX SimConnect that's not working. I have Version 3.0. Tried ver. 2 still the same error.

[@2020fsers]

Some people need to install the sdk . I have posted it in other comments about the same issue for a link to download the sdk.

[@rickfair8863]

@@2020fsers thanks for the response, I got freetrack to work in msfs 2020 but its not smooth, also when I look up im looking above the wing not inside the cabin. any ideas thanks.

[@djaxil]

Anyone else getting a error '' Error occurred while loading protocol Microsoft FSX SimConnect Install FSX/Prepar3D SimConnect SDK.'' ?

[@2020fsers]

You can try the freetrack option instead or check the comments I posted a link for you to download the simconnect

[@djaxil]

Ahh cheers mate!

[@RR380]

Added a NexiGo N940P 2K Webcam which produces a good image. I followed your instructions on downloading an installing OpenTrack, but it won't open. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling several times, but I can't get it to open. any idea what's wrong?❓

[@2020fsers]

Maybe it's anti-virus related 🤔 I'm not sure .

[@RR380]

@@2020fsers Maybe so. I can't find the .exe file ANYWHERE. Perhaps Widows Defender prevented it from loading.

[@johnbowyer5519]

Hello: I down loaded the Opentrack 2023.3.0, but in the input it does not show the Neuralnet Tracker can you please tell me if I did some thing wrong or how to get it to work. John B.

[@2020fsers]

I'm not sure maybe try to uninstall it and reinstall again I just checked mine and I'm using 3.0

[@Elbownian]

Others have stated close program and start it again and the option appears. Ymmv.

[@chrispurkiss1491]

Hi interesting tutorial. Just started and noticed that my OpenTrack doesn't have the Tracker option. Have seen it before but not at the moment, any clues??

[@2020fsers]

What tracker option are you referring .

[@giovanitestoni5160]

Does it work with another brand of webcam?

[@2020fsers]

It should work with any Webcam

[@peterbortels81]

Not having the expected result, i cant seem to get a stable image. not even if a crank the position and rotation way up. my image still keeps rocking back and forth ( a bit, but its anoying). Also i cant set my mapping like yours, i cant create the flat line at the end without adding an extra point. and my Z axis is messing up my position in the airplane. i often sit behind my seat or to close to PFD and it randomly changes. Now i bought a second hand Tobii 5 for 80 euros, i hope this will make it more stable. i will arrive in a few days. wish me luck.

[@sebastiansuarez3219]

When i turn it on my mi camera gets out of the plane, what can i do. HELP PLEASE

[@2020fsers]

Either use the recenter page to adjust center or try the freetrack output option .

[@mcduffrobert]

When ever I choose Microsoft FSX SimConnect as the output, the POV starts like I'm sitting on the tail of the plane. If I choose Freetrack 2.0 Enhancrd its fine.

[@2020fsers]

Then I would stick to using free track if that's working out better for you

[@juanjosedominguezmartin4931]

Hola, gracias por el video. como puedo quitar los avatar del piloto y del copiloto, gracias

[@2020fsers]

Tienes este problema en todos los aviones?

[@josephgreen4217]

Thanks but i found to many option factors involved. Thought this might be better than no tracker ir but its not. My web cams the same as yours might work for some but for me no tracker ir is much better

[@2020fsers]

Track ir is the best . This is for people wanting to try head tracking at a low cost and still get good results. Not as good as track ir for sure

[@josephgreen4217]

@@2020fsers iIts called no tracker ir and it works with a web cam just like this version. It used to be free its about 5 bucks now

[@2020fsers]

Oh ok great option I haven't heard if that thanks for the info

[@viation_Hub]

hello, for some reason I am all the way in the cabin rather than cockpit, could you help me with this? thanks.

[@2020fsers]

Either recenter the camera on the center position page or try freetrack output option

[@viation_Hub]

@@2020fsers done, thanks a lot for the help, fixed it

[@devotedyeti4240]

hey when i try to connect FSX sim connect to opentrack, it gives me an error and my camera wont turn on, neither the head tracking

[@2020fsers]

Do you have your camera set up in the opentrack software

[@qGapz]

I started the sim and did everything you said. It says I need to install some SDK simconnect and I can't link it with Msfs. headtracker works but not in msfs

[@2020fsers]

Hello you can either try the freetrack output or you can download the sdk from here www.fspassengers.com/?action=simconnect

[@qGapz]

I installed it and tried again. It's still not working... Is there any specific steps after installation? or is there anywhere specific I need to install SimConnect? I installed the SP1 since mine is the steam version. Idk what to do and I really want this to work!

[@qGapz]

Another thing as well. Freetrack can't detect my sim. It says unknown game when I start the tracking

[@2020fsers]

After you downloaded the zip file, did you extract them and then run the installer?

[@qGapz]

@@2020fsers Ok. I'll explain what happened, so I extracted the files, I opened the SimConnect.dll file, and my computer needs an additional software to open it. Please lmk if i'm doing it wrong. If not, thanks a lot for your efforts to help me!

[@charlesbreeze6762]

So, after watching the entire video how do you connect it to MSFS? I didn’t see that mentioned anywhere in the video.

[@2020fsers]

When you select the output method it connects to msfs

[@charlesbreeze6762]

@@2020fsers that was a detailed video otherwise. Thank you

[@2020fsers]

@charlesbreeze6762 your welcome

[@PatAutrey]

When using open tracker I find that I am sitting too low in the seat on the C172, can see over the dashboard, how can I increase my seat height

[@2020fsers]

Use the position centering section in opentrack

[@wj625]

How do you get the simconnect ask to work? Everytime I press start is get a startup failure saying I need to “Install FSX/Prepare3D Simconnect SDK”. I enabled developer mode and downloaded the SDK but don’t know how to get msfs2020 and open track to see it. Help please!

[@2020fsers]

Ok try the freetrack option .

[@space_cheeeese]

hey so when i try to connect to the microsoft FSX simconnect and try to start it is just says "Install FSX/Prepar3D SimConnect SDK" is there anyway on how to fix this?

[@2020fsers]

Try the freetrack output option

[@1965kings]

rabbit hole. i cannot install simconnect

[@2020fsers]

If you check some of the other comments Other people have the same issue And I posted a link in those comments to download SIM connect..

[@2020fsers]

You can also try the free track output option

[@stevens3174]

Just cannot get it to work - simconnect issues.

[@2020fsers]

Switch to freetrack output then

[@enppi1]

I have issues a jettry movement as I'm using ps3 camera and unable to use Microsoft flight simulator output as it needs to installed fsuipc. Any help plz

[@2020fsers]

You can try the free track output

[@AbeGarf]

Hi from Australia. Great video, Thanks. I was wondering if you could help me with an issue i have with the output setting as when I start video on Openntrack I get the following error message. "Error occurred while loading protocol Microsoft FSX SimConnect, Install FSX/Prepar3D SimConnect SDK." I have installed SimConnect but the error persists. Can you help. Much appreciated. Abe

[@2020fsers]

Where did you download the simconnect from?

[@2020fsers]

I have posted a link in a couple comments that had the same issue

[@2020fsers]

You can also try freetrack output.

[@lucagambino3784]

I get an error asking to install FSX/Prepar 3d Sim Connect SDK, I am unsure of what to do at this point?

[@2020fsers]

Ok try the freetrack option

[@lucagambino3784]

@@2020fsers tried the free track and the camera lit up with the octopus moving but nothing working within FS2020

[@2020fsers]

Ok try to download the sdk from here www.fspassengers.com/?action=simconnect

[@1cbc81]

It’s REALLY sensitive anyway to fix that?

[@2020fsers]

You need to adjust the curves to suite your needs

[@devotedyeti4240]

hey! your tutorial is amazing, but my opentrack application tells me that it doesen't recognise a game.. could anyone help me?

[@2020fsers]

Thank you .. I haven't seen that error before

[@MrVilla2000]

Tried to install but says I am missing simconnect SDL or something like that. ANyone have any clue?

[@2020fsers]

Try the freetrack output

[@2020fsers]

Or try and download the simconnect sdk here www.fspassengers.com/?action=simconnect

[@MrVilla2000]

@@2020fsers This worked. Thanks!

[@2020fsers]

your welcome

[@pedroaquatic95]

I try use this in war thunder i need help

[@2020fsers]

I'm not too sure about that game

[@blueline308]

It wont let you use the FSX output. It wants me to install an SDK

[@2020fsers]

Ok you can also try the freetrack output method. Or install the sdk for simconnect

[@2020fsers]

Try this download for simconnect www.fspassengers.com/?action=simconnect click the zip file and install the simconnect

[@1972Showtime]

MSFS 2020 does not use SimConnect in any way.

[@2020fsers]

works fine for me use the freetrack option if that works best for you

[@lonelselvaraja2298]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Admistt]

I've been having this problem where when I start tracking, my antialising turns off for some reason. Does anyone know how to fix this?

[@2020fsers]

That is very weird. Try to use the anti-aliasing setting in the Nvidia control panel instead of in the SIM

[@georgesbressa3193]

PAY Attention ( aged people ??? )this IR have burned my retina !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@2020fsers]

This is not ir . It's a webcamera

[@Zakk900]

No, bell, no subscribe, and I'll smash that thumbs down button!

[@2020fsers]

Thanks for the comment

[@Zakk900]

I guess everyone is three years old where you have to spend thirty Minutes explaining every little detail within the program. You and this video are simply a waste of time.

[@2020fsers]

thanks for the comment

[@tabsy1237]

Install FSX/Prepar3D SimConnect SDK.how to fix this error

[@2020fsers]

Try the freetrack option . If that doesn't work . Check the comments others have had the same issue and I have posted a link to the sdk that you can download .

[@tabsy1237]

@2020fsers thank you does it work for 2024? Im currently using 2024

[@2020fsers]

It should however I have not tried it with 24 so I'm not 100%

[@tabsy1237]

Thank you got it to work, may i ask on how to pitch up and down, wheneven i turn my head up , i get over the top of the seats instead of looking in the overhead panel

[@2020fsers]

you need to mess with the axis the z axis is not the up and down axis