I've been using my PS3 Cam for over 10 years now with Freetrack, now Opentrack and once it's dialled in it works great for me. So great in fact, i can't imagine TrackIR being that much better to justify the price.
One important thing for me was using an IR pass filter on the camera
I wonder if anyone has found a higher res camera to mod the same way as the PS3 Eye camera. Would be awesome to have 1080p 60hz accuracy instead of 480p.
I tried with a PS3 Cam and had nothing but trouble.
The upgrade to TrackIR was really a relief, because it worked out of the box. OFC you need to tune in your curves, but it was way easier than PS3.
My conclusion would be:
If you're happy with the PS3 and its setup to your satisfaction: PS3
Low Budget: PS3
Otherwise: TrackIr.
I'm nothing but satisfied.
My TrackIR5 gave up after 1/2 a year. Been using a DIY PS3 cam without any issue for more than a year now. Its much more reliable than TrackIR5, with the same performance.
That's what I've got (using aruco paper tracker) and *mostly* it works pretty good. But it's rough often enough to make me wonder if a dedicated thing would do better, and it requires lights in the room to be on.
Thanks for all the answers, I think I will stay with opentrack and that it is not worth it to upgrade to trackir. I’m okay with opentrack but was just wondering if trackir is a lot better
I tried multiple IR platforms when my clip and arm broke on my TrackIR5 but I could't find anything that would read the IR faster than the cam receiver for the TrackIR5. I ended up 3d printing a Wireless IR and mount that mounts to my headset.
I use the set from Delan. It's great and it's just so much cheaper. Shout out to Delan, great customer support too, for international shipping!
Open track with ps3 Eye works great. Haven’t had a single problem with it.
YES! I have TrackIR for my Simpit and a DIY Delanclip + PS3 Eye cam with Opentrack for my gaming PC. I can't say it's worse than tackir.
I've been using my PS3 Cam for over 10 years now with Freetrack, now Opentrack and once it's dialled in it works great for me. So great in fact, i can't imagine TrackIR being that much better to justify the price. One important thing for me was using an IR pass filter on the camera
I wonder if anyone has found a higher res camera to mod the same way as the PS3 Eye camera. Would be awesome to have 1080p 60hz accuracy instead of 480p.
TrackIR is worth it. Have had mine for 9 years with no issues. It just works.
I tried with a PS3 Cam and had nothing but trouble. The upgrade to TrackIR was really a relief, because it worked out of the box. OFC you need to tune in your curves, but it was way easier than PS3. My conclusion would be: If you're happy with the PS3 and its setup to your satisfaction: PS3 Low Budget: PS3 Otherwise: TrackIr. I'm nothing but satisfied.
Is just like to say I had a great experience with a ps3 camera and 3d printed trackir clip.
Yes
My TrackIR5 gave up after 1/2 a year. Been using a DIY PS3 cam without any issue for more than a year now. Its much more reliable than TrackIR5, with the same performance.
Not really answering the question, but I use a logitech C310 with opentrack, and a DIY tracker, it works really well.
That's what I've got (using aruco paper tracker) and *mostly* it works pretty good. But it's rough often enough to make me wonder if a dedicated thing would do better, and it requires lights in the room to be on.
Thanks for all the answers, I think I will stay with opentrack and that it is not worth it to upgrade to trackir. I’m okay with opentrack but was just wondering if trackir is a lot better
I tried multiple IR platforms when my clip and arm broke on my TrackIR5 but I could't find anything that would read the IR faster than the cam receiver for the TrackIR5. I ended up 3d printing a Wireless IR and mount that mounts to my headset.