SmoothTrack

VR-style head tracking for PC sim games with just an app

3 followers

VR-style head tracking for PC sim games with just an app

3 followers

Intuitively control the camera in PC sim games with your head. How it works: Uses your smartphone's AR capabilities to track your head position, then sends it to the open source app OpenTrack which emulates the TrackIR protocol, supported by many sim games.

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SmoothTrack

Maker

Hey there - this is an app I built that for $10 does what expensive headsets offer: 3D head tracking for PC sim games. All you have to do is point your smartphone at your face. No extra equipment. I originally made it just for myself but then after showing it off, /r/flightsim begged me to release it as a full app, so I have (both Android and iOS). Customers have been incredibly positive about it. Happy to answer any questions!

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6yr ago

@epaga Looks great ! congratulations John ! Do you know if it works well on X-Plane 11 ?

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6yr ago

SmoothTrack

Maker

@0x6e69636f Thanks! And yes, it does work for X-Plane - in fact with a new plugin someone made it even works for X-Plane on Mac! https://github.com/amyinorbit/he...

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6yr ago

@0x6e69636f @epaga cool ! I'm gonna try this right now !

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6yr ago

Mint Club

So I can just use this app when the VR game requires the VR gear? This can rock if it was shared via Reddit!

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6yr ago

SmoothTrack

Maker

@andrew_cho Well, with a trick, VR-"spoofing" actually can work (with something called TrueOpenVR, see instructions for SW: Squadrons on https://smoothtrack.app ). But the main usage for it is when a sim game supports TrackIR. This supports any such sim game. I have already shared SmoothTrack a few times on Reddit, each time it's been very well received. :-)

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6yr ago

Terrific app and a great example of tech disruption. In the past, getting this kind of functionality for your PC would cost $150 - $200 and force you to wear an IR reflector on your head (which had to be clipped to a hat or headset). Now you get the same functionality for $10 and 5 minutes of your time (maybe 10 if you’re not tech savvy). Love it. Pro tip: buy a gooseneck phone/tablet holder to position your device just above your monitor.

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6yr ago

Hi. Just bought the app, set opentrack etc, but the phone and the computer are not communicating... Idk what the issue it. I followed the instructions

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6yr ago

will this work on vrchat?

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6yr ago

SmoothTrack

Maker

@dennis2 With a trick, VR-"spoofing" actually can work (with something called TrueOpenVR, see instructions for SW: Squadrons on https://smoothtrack.app ). But the main usage for it is when a sim game supports TrackIR. This supports any such sim game.

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6yr ago