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How to mod a TrackIR TrackClip Pro to make it wireless! 

Davy Jones
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Another project I had been thinking about for a while and finally got round to completing it. I purchased a NaturalPoint TrackIR with the standard TrackClip a long time ago and later also purchased a TrackClip Pro as a separate accessory.
Like TrackIR a TrackClip Pro uses a USB cable and having a cable running from headphones that were already wireless was getting a bit annoying. So I decided to see if the TrackClip Pro could be modded to make it wireless and this video is the result 😉
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@Durazell
@Durazell 3 месяца назад
These cables for the Pro Clip have been annoying me for months. SO glad I happened upon your video today. Like you, I thought for some reason the USB had a PURPOSE to be connected to pc. Once you started, it dawned upon my stupid brain. I will now be looking for the items to convert this unit and be FREE once again. lol. Thank you so VERY much for this. Not sure why Track IR has not just come out with a wireless PRO setup that can be recharged. We are in the world of wireless. You have my sub and Great description and content.
@BenTrem42
@BenTrem42 5 месяцев назад
Good work buddy, thanks!
@aLmAnZio
@aLmAnZio 2 года назад
My USB got torn a few years ago, so I just bought a 9V battery connector, a switch and a case for the 9v. Soldered them directly to the leads. The Track Clip pro is nice, but terribly built.
@evolgenius1150
@evolgenius1150 11 месяцев назад
Yeah, I'm hearing they break very easily. I haven't broken mine yet, but I can see that the USB cable likes to twist A LOT. I also adjust it constantly so that it's as far away from my head as possible (which I heard was the right way so your head doesn't block the leads when you turn). Since the Pro's break a lot, people are recommending the Delanclip IR clip because it's made of metal so I will probably buy one of those.
@aLmAnZio
@aLmAnZio 11 месяцев назад
@@evolgenius1150 I have ruined two by now. The joint between the "light fixture" (the thing that holds the three lights) and the rod comming out of the headset mounting piece is notoriously bad. I have soldered the wires inside the little light fixture several times on my second one. Instead of buying a new one, I was able to take out the lights from the first one and put them in the frame of the second one. As my first one had a broken joint and the second had the tiny cables inside the fixture broken beyond repair. I did order a wireless one from Ebay, the chinese TiR clone due to it being chargeable and wireless. It did seem a lot sturdier, but it didn't last more than a couple of months before it refused to charge.
@sandspar
@sandspar 2 года назад
I have precisely calibrated space between my front teeth that is much safer than the surgery with pruning shears method. Good video, tho, Tanks!
@marcw.5492
@marcw.5492 2 года назад
Super ... Can you talk about the adjustment of the Pro Track. My understanding was that you could move the device in all direction to adjust to the camera... that apparently is not true for me at least. I can move the arm up and down but the led arm only twists left and right and not very far ? Am I missing something ? Also what on earth does the 90 180 and 270 Camera setting do ? My camera is High I want to point the Head Thing at my camera from a higher place ... cant do it. Help us Obiwan - your the only 1. While we are at it what does the LIMIT feature mean in the PROFILEs - documentation doesnt help, Im from another planet I guess.
@DavyJonesSimRacing
@DavyJonesSimRacing 2 года назад
There is a position limit with either the standard track clip or the pro, if you turn too far the reflective surfaces on the clip are hidden or the LEDs on the pro don't hit the sensor. I pretty much just use the default settings and then use the graph on the lower left to set the movement limits so when in a left hand drive car, enough movement to see the left side wing mirror and enough to look out the right side window. And the same for up and down. And I also have different profiles for each sim racing title since the field of view or other aspects might be different.
@marcw.5492
@marcw.5492 2 года назад
@@DavyJonesSimRacing hey thanks for the reply my issue now seems to be pointing my head downward everything flips upside down I've never seen that before not sure how to get around it except use my pan down button on the joystick at the same time all adjustments don't seem to alleviate that I try to use the limit feature I guess I don't understand what the hell that is
@DavyJonesSimRacing
@DavyJonesSimRacing 2 года назад
Not sure, maybe clear application settings and start from the beginning?
@SpeedRacer24X
@SpeedRacer24X 2 года назад
Great idea and video! Can anyone please recommend a portable power source like the one in the video on Amazon in the USA? Thanks.
@DavyJonesSimRacing
@DavyJonesSimRacing 2 года назад
Maybe this one a.co/d/djGcGj1
@SpeedRacer24X
@SpeedRacer24X 2 года назад
@@DavyJonesSimRacing Great! Thanks so much for the link, I appreciate it.
@bobbynova7417
@bobbynova7417 7 месяцев назад
So, I thought the headset DID need to be connected to the computer in order to control/modify the LED brightness on the headset (via the slider under the 'camera' tab). Is that not the case?
@DavyJonesSimRacing
@DavyJonesSimRacing 7 месяцев назад
No not at all. I have actually moved on to using another device for this, a Delanclip from a guy based in the UK
@bobbynova7417
@bobbynova7417 7 месяцев назад
@@DavyJonesSimRacing Yes! I've heard of this person (and the device), and need to look into it.
@ysf_traveltainment
@ysf_traveltainment 2 года назад
Hi, great idea. Wouldn't it work with a small power bank too?
@DavyJonesSimRacing
@DavyJonesSimRacing 2 года назад
Yes it should. Any device that provides power over USB should be enough...
@ysf_traveltainment
@ysf_traveltainment 2 года назад
@@DavyJonesSimRacing actually most powerbanks do have an auto-shutoff. The LEDs consume very little power therefore regular powerbanks just shut off after a few seconds.
@SmokysRides
@SmokysRides Год назад
@@ysf_traveltainment This has been my experience. Sometimes they stay on, sometimes not. An on/off switch equipped device is ideal.
@johnl2613
@johnl2613 4 месяца назад
@@ysf_traveltainment There are a few that doesn't shut off. I have a 3d memorial crytal and the platform which lights (led) up the crystal is powered by my USB powerbank. I usually turn it on for a few hours a day and the power never shuts off.
@agu_rebel
@agu_rebel 2 года назад
Nice Job, How much autonomy?
@DavyJonesSimRacing
@DavyJonesSimRacing 2 года назад
Thanks, sorry autonomy in what way do you mean?
@agu_rebel
@agu_rebel 2 года назад
@@DavyJonesSimRacing I mean, battery Life.
@DavyJonesSimRacing
@DavyJonesSimRacing 2 года назад
Ah I see, I use rechargeable batteries and the power draw is low so they last a long time 😉
@Kiwoeoe
@Kiwoeoe Год назад
how to connect the cables bro ?
@Gremlinke96
@Gremlinke96 Год назад
look up USB pinout you only need VCC and ground
@TerrencePilgrim
@TerrencePilgrim Год назад
Adding a power bank, no matter how small, would add extra weight on your headset. Plus if you forgot about it and your headset went bad, you'd end up throwing the whole thing away. Though a portable power bank is a good idea. If you don't want to go through the steps of cutting wires, a simple cell phone solar powered battery pack would do and just set it on your desk somewhere out of the way.
@anthonywills2691
@anthonywills2691 Год назад
Are you really slow enough to not take it off before throwing away a headset? Really??
@_Dibbler_
@_Dibbler_ Год назад
That it even needs to be modded is kind of ridiculous. Who would power 3 Leds on a headset attachment with a cable instead a battery....
@suburbia2050
@suburbia2050 10 месяцев назад
The product is quite old now, Im really suprised that havent released a modern wireless version, surely a money-spinner!
@MeoithTheSecond
@MeoithTheSecond 9 месяцев назад
@@suburbia2050 grassmonkeysimulations have made a wireless version of trackir and its about half the price, the part you attach to your headset runs off a single aa battery.
@about3penguins
@about3penguins 2 года назад
Being an electrical engineer, I physically cringed at you striping the wires like that
@furiz1-1
@furiz1-1 2 года назад
I'm no electrical engineer but seeing him stripping wires like that made me duck for cover ;D
@wurfyy
@wurfyy 2 года назад
I've done it similarly for years. Who needs a wire stripper when you've got scissors on your swiss army knife?
@MarekUtd
@MarekUtd Год назад
Wish i didnt break my Track IR 5 in anger years ago. It's like $400AUD to buy a new bundle. It's still got that shitty flimsy design sadly. The track clip pro is so weak and easily breakable.
@pariseri1
@pariseri1 Год назад
Easily, the poorest built device i owe and still completely love its functionality. Hopefully soon, wide availability of 3D printing will allow for designs and cost.
@MeoithTheSecond
@MeoithTheSecond 9 месяцев назад
grassmonkeysimulations has cheaper version of trackir and it has a better refresh rate, also the thing you attach to the headset is more sturdy and runs off a aa battery.
@Derek-cb9lx
@Derek-cb9lx Год назад
Watching you cut wire insulation is painful. Its seriously physically uncomfortable to watch lol
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