Setting Up Track IR

[@baddarkvader]

Thanks for this video my trackIR has never been brilliant and sometimes played me up until i used your step by step tutorial and now its awesome. I have been suffering for about 15 years how embarrassing

[@WalkersLawn]

Thank you for this video! I thought Track IR5 would be plug n play. Not! I was about to send it back until I ran across your tutorial. I followed it to the T and now mine works. I'm still experimenting with different tweaks to get the best use now but, your video really helped me out.

[@gerryabbott]

Thanks. Note you can download my TIR profiles from the video description !

[@andrewthompson8801]

I had TrackIR for years now and thought the "default" was just how TrackIR worked. I came across your video and boy was I wrong. Completely changed the way I see in my P3D/X-Plane/DCS now. Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@TimVS1]

I was at the point of frustration and sticking my Track IR on ebay until I came across your video. Now all is clear and my Track IR is working beautifully! Thanks so much :)

[@Snachito]

Gerry THANK YOU for this video, I was able to customize my TrIR for IL-2 1946 (thanks to this informative vid of yours) and now I don't feel............like I'm in a box with a whole cut out in the front, I now feel like the views are FULLY WIDE OPEN!!

[@mukesh7002]

Hiya Gerry, Thank you for the video. Have been using TIR5 for more than 4 years now, but never really created any personal profile. I used the default profile with all its limitations. Things changed for me today. Thanks again.

[@devanehebert3765]

Hey Gerry I just purchased my Trackir and I'm so glad I came across you tutorial, your explanations of the different profiles was greatly appreciated and I hope will let me get through the setup of the software without too much trouble.

[@jpgreewal4]

At last found someone that has a real talent for explaining things systematically and clearly, my trackIR for the first time now works great not only in DCS but other flight sims as well. Thank you.

[@ccheart100]

Gary this is THE BEST presentation on TRACK IR setup on WWW! You brought my X-plane setup with Track IR from mediocre to close to real world. Thank you so much!

[@jvs00051]

I struggled w/ setup for days until I came across your vid by Goggling & am glad I did. I feel I'm about 85% there. Need to fine tune profiles. The manual leaves a lot to be desired:( I was trying to program ALL axis at same time which really tripped me up. Thanks for getting me out of the woods. My wife & dog haven't seen or heard from me in days. I'm in my 60's & catching on quickly is not one of my attributes! It's been awefully lonely out there. Your teaching method & voice are very easy to follow & understand. I'm now a subscriber. Thanks, Jim

[@oscarxms]

Thank you Gerry. I am new to DCS and TrackIR. This video was very helpful. I am glad this is still relevant after 6 years after its posting. I am rediscovering PC flight simulation (original Falcon 4 jockey), and I am blown away with the DCS platform, it’s community and longevity.

[@uldemech_cato_cledholder4430]

I was a little frustrated, but then I found your exemplary video. Thank you so much, you really helped me a lot, to understand, and get my TrackIR function properly.

[@hesynergy]

Well done sir! Made me want to get back in the A-10! I have been concentrating on getting my I-11 test passed on Pilotedge, and scenery development. But now, you reminded me that there has been a certain lack in my life… And that is blowing shit up Thanks! Chas

[@maciektra]

I just love your A10 vids, it feels like you was born in this machine :) I've learn here more than from any other subscribed channels. Thanks, and greetings from Balbriggan.

[@xXPhanillaXx]

Just bought a trackir and this video was better help setting it up than anything else I found. Thanks for the help!

[@retiredat44]

thank you Gerry,,, the only thing I need is to make some dead zone because my head moves way too much,, and also I fly more than one type of flfight sim.. IL-2, DCS, etc... but instead of my trackir cloeecting dust, I wil start using my TrackIR more often because you helped me more than anyone else.. YOu have a gift,,, trackIR should hire you to do help videos.. IMHO

[@seagav8923]

Another great video demonstration. My A-10C flight skills would not be what they are today without your highly-detailed and informative tutorial videos. Thanks.

[@slicker55]

Just watched your tutorial and I'm now going to have a closer look at my settings to see if I can resolve an issue which I find quite annoying. I have been using TrackIR5 for a few months now and it's probably the best single piece of kit I've purchased for my flight sim. That said, the issue I'd like to resolve is very similar to that outlined by Simon Skyfall (three entries below mine). Typically, when landing, the runway is often at a slight angle to the right despite trying to line up correctly. I have a switch on my HOTAS mapped to re-centre the TrackIR and find myself continually pressing this as I approach the runway. I'm hoping your tutorial will help me to fix this issue. Thanks for a great reference guide - this is not an easy topic to explain but I think we all agree you have done great job - well done.

[@StrongHarm]

Great video Gerry! Very clear and helpful. It's generous of you to take the time.

[@astrospud]

Nice video, Gerry. Very informative :) My setup was quite agricultural when I first set it up. I have been using practically the same one for the last 2 years. I will look at revamping to match yours. Thanks for sharing.

[@AR123457]

Many thanks for this! I've just recieved trackIR for christmas, and was having a little grief setting it up.

[@beawesomesuitup]

Thanks a lot for this! You did an amazing job of explaining not only how to calibrate but the very core concepts behind each adjustment.

[@thebadcrc]

Gerry, I had no idea you can do that much with TIR. Great tips. Thank you. I am working on my new profile right now thanks to your suggestions.

[@joerarey8496]

this is the best video for track IR that I've come across. T hanks for putting in so much effort to educate us

[@gerryabbott]

Great to see people getting value from it after all these years. 😃

[@kelyhi]

I do not fly A10, but I do fly Warbirds. Your video has been very helpful, thank you!

[@mauriziopintus1446]

many thanks Gerry fantastic and useful information, I was somewhat discontented and bitter for not being able to use the track ir properly.

[@bassmeg]

Outstanding! I just purchased The TrackIR 5 and the clip...and while it was pretty good as a plug and play...your help is going to take to to a wonderful new level... Thanks!!

[@SnowTiger45]

Save this video link friends. This is by far, THE best instructional video available for setting up TrackIR.

[@AnthonyHawkes]

Absolutely love your videos and the very well paced presentation and clear direction you give, hope to see more! Some of your videos have helped me greatly thus far.

[@skippyskater]

Thanks mate have been using for FSX with my own profiles for a while now, couldnt seem to get it right on DCS. Appreciate the level of detail provided in the video, cheers from downunder.

[@gerryabbott]

Hi Antimoni. No experience with FTNIR. TIR has a pause, which locks/unlocks the view, and a centering (reset view) button. Both can be mapped to any single key commands.

[@1944Badger]

I use FSX. Great instruction and quicker understanding of TrackIR than trying to figure it out on my own. Thanks

[@gerryabbott]

under the 'Advanced Settings', make sure the 'Profiles' tab is selected. Below that you will see a box labelled 'HotKeys' Key assignments are made there. Don't forget to 'save' the profile, from the floppy disk icon at the end of the profile line.

[@trumpingwhileblack6353]

I just purchase TrackIR5 and your presentation is very useful.

[@theeltea]

Thanks a lot Gerry for this video, I am getting a TrackIR any day now and your video was a great help!!!

[@CitizenChaz]

Great video Gerry - just got TrackIR and this tutorial was a god-send. Thanks!

[@Altowarrior]

Great How To tutorial. Helped me immensely. Now ising TIR with DCS A10c and Arma3. Next is to get Saitek X52 programmed. I see Saitek finally came out with new drivers for Windows 8.1. SST Programming software now works. Now to get X52 profile for A10c. Cheers

[@ArtManNL]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. This was the missing manual for me!

[@gerryabbott]

Not obvious from the video, but there's a vertical scroll bar, on the profiles tab, if you make sure its scrolled up (in the video its scrolled down), you should see the a profiles 'header' section, which has all the create/name/copy/save options. They all have smart help, so hover over them and you can see what they do.

[@mikemorgan8895]

This is the best explanation I've seen yet. Thank you

[@Primaate]

Very good instructional WD -- I use TrackIR for ARMA3: To use in Infantry/Helos/Jets you will need a 'Dead-Zone', because this allows slight head movement without any dramatic resulting movement on screen. Otherwise you can have distinct profiles for ground and air roles i.e. On the ground you will want a dead zone, whereas in the air this is not really needed, I find. (Primaate - HT/ TR KotH MP)

[@kenlane6655]

You're my "go to guy" for flight sim Garry. Thanks for your time and effort mate.

[@gerryabbott]

U can guess from the video, that I'm not a great fan of precision mode or dead zones. I just use constant centring with a well mapped centring button. Might take a little bit more to get used to it this way. Works and feels more natural. Map the pause button if you want to hold your view for a bit. You could start with deadzone, and gradually reduce it as you get more used to how it feels. You will get the best experience when you don't have dead zones.

[@robertg102]

Hello Gerry....new to DCS & TiR. Your video is a must see and very helpful. (Much more so than from TrackiR.) Quick question please sir: I want to sit lower in the cockpit. I was trying to adjust the Y Axis but can't figure out how you got that bar graph to appear (10 degrees on the left side of center & 3 degrees on the right side) Just using the up & down arrows doesn't have the same effect. Is there a simple explanation you could share please? Thanks!

[@wozvideo]

Thanks Gerry for your tutorial i got a lot out of it being a new user. I still need to do a minor adjustment i was hoping you can tell me how to set it. The configuration i have done is based on your tutorial. I am finding that i am still moving my head a fair bit on the screen. How can i reduce this.

[@spacep0d]

Brilliant vid. Thanks for explaining this and showing how it works ingame!

[@Ackman999]

I was having a rough time of it, until I watched this video. Thanks.

[@gerryabbott]

if i understand the question, you need to have all the axis radio buttons under the motion adjustment section, ticked after you are happy with them (or only the ones you want, i for example dont use the z axis in ARMA). then hit the save button under the profiles tab, to save the settings.

[@RodBorza]

Thanks. because of your video I could adjust my TrackIr more properly.

[@tfisher]

I like your presentation very much. But I can't get past the first 3 minutes. I line up the camera so that the 3 green spots are centered in the Camera View, as you described. Then I switch to 3D View, and everything is askew. The X and Y axes are tilted, and all my head views are at the top of the screen looking sharply down. Any suggestions?

[@gerryabbott]

You need to center the '3d' view, with the centering button (Might be F11 by default, but you will need to check that).

[@tfisher]

Actually, the problem vanished when I exited and then reloaded the TIR software. It seems to happen whenever I leave the software open after I've finished playing and put my headset away. I will just remember to close the software when I'm done. Now I can get back to your excellent presentation and calibrate this thing properly with your help! Thanks again.

[@Tempestzzzz]

Very helpful KZbin. Thanks. I just took delivery of a Track IR 4-but it has the latest software. One thing I noticed when calibrating-I wear glasses with a photo gray coating to cut back on UV.. I could see not only the green dots-but red oblong dots from my glasses from the infra red reflected off my lenses when in CAMERA VIEW-and sometimes the red dots flash green when my head is at certain angles. Does this mess up calibration? I don't know. Just mention it. I fly without my glasses with no problems. But I was thinking maybe sunshine -artificial light may not just play with Track IR usage -but the UV coatings on prescription glasses. FWIW.

[@gerryabbott]

I have the same UV coaetd glasses, no issues here. Don't try to run it in bright daylight, cause you need the sensitivity up, and you glasses will be picked up. Best in low light, with no direct light onto the camera. Adjust the sensitivity appropriately. Camera veiw always the best for this job.

[@Tempestzzzz]

Okay-No problems so far aside from adjusting the sensor to my liking. I can't thank you enough on the video. It saved me a lot of time figuring out the software.

[@shawn588]

Thank you Gerry for making this tweaking guide. It helps a lot.

[@paulmahon1434]

outstanding explanation Gerry, thank you for taking the time to make this.

[@justinspirational]

thanks for your great video- can you please tell me how to make trackir deafult to your custom profile every time it starts up- as I created a custom profile- but every time the software loads it loads the 'default' profile..since I mainly use trackIR for flight sims- the 'smooth' profile is still prefrable over the 'default' profile.. so at the very least, defaulting to the 'smooth' profile on starting up the software would be prefrable to it deafulting to the 'default' profile...thanks for anyone's feedback!

[@humberto367]

Hi Gerry, I'm signed up for your channel, I bought a TrackIr 5 with a hat clip, it comes next week, I'm flying BMS. I have questions to ask you !!! This BMS profile your posted, here in the comments below is for TrackIr 5 with hat clip ??? Did you update this profile? Please, can you guide me as to the TrackIr 5 hat clip ??? Thank you !!!

[@gerryabbott]

Same for both clip and track hat. Just make sure the setting in the software is for whatever you have. Just click on the button on the top left of the software.

[@Acesopro]

Very informative. I can actually look around my cockpit now much more freely!

[@32keihin]

Hey Gerry, first of all thanks for this awesome guide and Merry Christmas. In the video you talk about having shared the profile, but you only shared a VAC system for DCS. Would be possible for you to share this profile so i can have a base to begin? Thanks in advance.

[@gerryabbott]

+A. RG I've updated the link in the description so you can get the profiles from there directly.

[@32keihin]

Gerry Abbott Thank you very much Gerry. You helped a lot the TIR community with this guide.

[@Pboy7272]

Superb! Going to try out advanced settings now. Thank you for making everything so easy to understand.

[@PitcanaryRamFan]

Thank you very much for this video...I just got TIR5 for Rise of Flight and it's causing me all sorts of headaches! Your vid is extremely helpful and I will see if I can translate it to RoF.

[@sbaliensarereal]

Thanks very much your video was a great help to me. i got my Trackir 5 pro today for DCS A10c. an its awesome, an yes you are right it does make me feel a little queezie to start with.. Once again Many thanks for your Help, you are Top man.

[@Tails_the_Gamer]

thanks for the tutorial, got my Trackir5 today and needed some help setting it up.

[@badenbr1]

Thanks Gerry for the prompt feedback...I figured out that for some reason when TrackIR is in full screen mode the curve display does not show the curve but as soon as I go out of full screen mode all is revealed. I have another query if you don't mind, I am used to using Ezdoc in FSX which allows me to create fixed stable views of the various pit panels that I assign to buttons on the joystick. Could you suggest how I might do something similar using Track IR?

[@badenbr1]

Thanks Jerry.. discovered that in full screen mode the curve panel displays differently than when minimised for some reason. Another question if I may... I am used to using Ezdoc which allows me to configure fixed and stable views of various pit panels that I assign to joystick buttons that I can call up during flight. Could you suggest a way of trying to get the same effect using TrackIR??

[@Sartoris36]

Thank you for the profile! Btw, which buttons on the Hotas Warthog do you use for pausing and centering?

[@SeamusMcNeil]

Excellent. Exactly what I was looking for to help me set up TrackIR. Cheers Jim

[@lowvisability674]

How does one refine looking at an angle such as down and to the right, or down and to the left, to look at instruments? My track IR tends to spaz a bit whenever i attempt to do so

[@gerryabbott]

There's no way I know of to 'refine' the view for a particular 'angle', except cantered. It all flows from the centre. If you are having problems with tracking, I'd start by checking the 'camera view' to make sure the camera and reflector are aligned correctly.

[@scholletech]

What IR LED clip are you using? It doesn't look the Track Clip Pro for the Track IR 5.

[@ronangsr]

another awesome vid, thanks for taking the time to compose these videos Gerry.

[@badenbr1]

Hi Gerry have had TrackIR5 for some time and used it in FSX and have done very little tweaking. Your video has certainly opened up a whole new understanding of how to use much more of its features. I have recently downloaded DCS A10 and am very keen to use your profile. Once downloaded how do I import it? Also when I have a profile open displaying advanced settings I am not seeing the curve with all the adjustment points that I see on your video. Would appreciate any tips you might have. Thanks

[@gerryabbott]

On the motion adjustment panel, check the 'trueview' option on the left. Try it both ways.

[@oswynfaux]

Thanks Gerry, just got TIR 5 with Proclip and this helped with the setup.

[@JahBushi]

excellent walkthrough, thanks!

[@nume1981]

Great Video that helped me a lot. Stopped me from getting sick in the pit ;-)

[@giz54]

Hi Sir, Thank you for the tutorial.Really helps alot. I have a question. How did you put the Trackir_z into the DCS zoom view ? I cant seem to find how to place it there. Would really appreciate your help Sir. Regards

[@gerryabbott]

DCS, Options, CONTROLS,A10 SIM (or whatever aircraft you wish to configure) AXIS COMMANDS. Set Zoom = TRACKIR_Z. Note you must have TIR active, for DCS to see it as a controller. Check out my video "DCS A10 Pit viewing with TIR and Cougar. "

[@user_16309]

Thank you! I will be studying this over and over.

[@chrisjohnson261]

So trackir should be level with you? I have i big screen TV and its on a aluminum profile stand. So my head doesn't come level with the camera. I have to look up at it. I find i can't get it right. Is this the reason why?

[@gerryabbott]

Dont know what. clip u use. But it's a 'lock & key's thing camera and leds. They must point at each other, and camera must see the lights. If camera is above, then point it down and point clip up. Must be in camera mode to set up. See video. Also theres a max range. Cant have them too far away from each other. Hold the clip in your hand point it to the camera a test whats happening on the software.

[@bryanschroeder6379]

Thanks for this video ,just ordered It also pro clip, Getting excited for its use in SIM thanks

[@SMOKEY-Junior]

Brilliant upload mate, really appreciate your work 🥃

[@Jack-Wall]

Nice vid Gerry. Top explanations there. great overview

[@rosepwr]

Thanks for the great explanation on how to configure the software !!! Great help.

[@LinoundDiana]

Very helpful. I like your tutorials very much.

[@ORood]

Just got the Track IR in post today, thanks for the excellent video ! :D

[@marcw.5492]

I cant seem to use any of the camera / cockpit views from keyboard or Hotas ? only the track IR moves the POV. Outside the plane is ok with key or Hat. What am I missing. Btw i like most of your TUBES, they seem to be practical and thorough, unlike most of the others, selling or performing.

[@gerryabbott]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm guessing you are refering to DCS pits. Don't think you can use both TIR and keys/mouse, though its been a while since i use VR for DCS. BMS allows the use of both TIR and keys, but only when you pause TIR. Issue is not TIR related but how the game is coded. Nothing wrong with your setup. Post on DCS forum might get more info .

[@stalhuth]

What bottom in your HOTAS do you use to center the view of the track ir?

[@stumpusMaximus]

I wonder what distance people view their monitors at? I tried ‘normal’ settings and it wouldn’t rotate passed 45 degrees. I have to set stupid close in high ’spikes’ to get full 180 head rotation by the time I’m looking at the corner of my 24in monitor. Playing ETS2 . It’s ridiculous and I’m about nearly 3ft away with G29 and wheel stand and monitor with TrackIR mounted on it

[@gerryabbott]

I sit at about 80cm between camera and led's. I have powered LED's (not reflectors). TIR was designed many years ago, for desktop, and not large TV type monitors, so keeping the distance between camera and emitters low is necessary for good performance. Might post on the Natural point forums to get more answers.

[@ymer234]

This was very good and easy-to-follow-video. Thanks

[@-knight-7008]

Hi, Garry, I need your help, please. My friends brand new track ir 5 keeps centring to the bottom of the DASH and not the HUD EVERY time he recenters the TrackIR, need your help, please??????

[@gerryabbott]

Hi Knight, name is Gerry, and I suggest that you post on the ED forum, in the inputs section. Much dis cussion there on TIR and lots of helpful folk. forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=96

[@antimonni]

Thank You Sir for an eye-opening video regarding the use of different axis than default. I'm currently trying to achieve a working solution with FreeTrackNoIR as I have an old webcam but apparently there is a good reason to pay for TIR5... P.S. in FTNIR there's also a key for game view center which resets game view to default. Haven't really lookes into it much yet but I imagine you could use the same button for both tracking and game centering if there is such function in TIR?

[@FlyingNutcase]

Truly excellent! Thank you so much for making it so clear and methodical.

[@devinchacon229]

Can u set it up with cam on top and leds pointing up so theres 360 rotation (Standing up & moving forward switched)? (Using headmount)

[@gerryabbott]

No reason why not. Once the camera sees the led's. You will have to swap what the axes do in the sim, the Y and Z axis will need to be swapped. The roll and pitch may also have to be swapped. Let's know how it works out. Would help solve the issue with tir and a big TV some distance away. Keeping it centered under it might be a challenge.

[@devinchacon229]

Gerry Abbott ok, will try when my leds come I'll probly disable yaw pitch roll, my phone can track that and have my cam (wireless wiimote) up far

[@FCZ007]

Your setup processes really helped me. Do you leave trueview really on?

[@gerryabbott]

TrueView effects how the image responds when your head is turned through more than 90degs left or right. What i do is try it with and without, for each game and decide which suits best.

[@SpearHead1011]

Hi, I downloaded your track IR preset. It seems very sensitive to me and I want to lower it. It seems to move around to fast when I look around and When I look to the right or left, it gets shaky. I know the shaky part is me but I was wondering if I could fix that through the profile. Thank you!

[@gerryabbott]

SpearHead1011 all adjustments are explained in the video.

[@indylead]

Very useful, Gerry,that just got me up and running with my Track IR :)

[@dannybrown4817]

Hello, do you use pedals and joystick for dcs? And if yes what kind.

[@gerryabbott]

hard to comment, as i don't play that title. Each game will be configured to place tir (centered) in a 'default' position. Position when u hit the center key. In some games, with a bit of tweaking you can adjust this.Suggest u post on your favourite game forum about it. What i do generally, is if im too high, i will sit up a little, and hit the center button, then sit back normal, so the new centered view is lower. Not ideal, but easy to do. Hope this helps.

[@gfouty1]

Any idea why I can't use my track ir when I try to make video with fraps?

[@sabre9970]

Great vid, Gerry! Time to go back in DCS/F4 and this one is very helpful

[@gerryabbott]

Hey Igor, now you are a blast from the past. trust all is well.

[@bris442]

many thanks for this , have a peacefull new year

[@simonskyfall7558]

Hi I'm having really trouble with just simply the cap reflectors in so much when its on my head & I'm looking forward in fsx cessna 208 the position is always about 40° to the left or right. I have to turn mt head to the right 40° just to point ahead ish. What have i done wrong. Using track ir 5 with fsx windows 7 high end mid range pc Intel ivy 5 with nividea gtx660. Would i need to go to step 1 and align the camera. Also do i need to bend the reflectors to sit in a different position. I have a preset profile loaded in form natural but still have this very basic forward position issue. Can you help. Kind regards simon.

[@gerryabbott]

Simon Skyfall 1. make sure you are setup for the cap reflectors (clip), and not the clipPro. 2. Its a phsical thing. Make sure the reflectors can be 'seen' by the camera. THEY MUST HAVE LINE OF SIGHT OF EACH OTHER, over the range for head movements to left and right, and top and bottom of the screen. If you get that setup the the rest will follow.

[@simonskyfall7558]

Thanks Gerry I'll check thats all in order. I'm not far off it you video has been a great help.

[@alcidesneto6415]

I just gave up. I did not find a place that trackIR could recognize when I move my head in all directions. When I turn left or down the sensor lost the IR. No matter the position I put that in my monitor.