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by AdammadA 1407 days ago
Couple of you asked how to set up headtracking. So here goes!

Head tracking 6DOF on compatible trackIR games. Should be able to work also with none trackIR games using joystick emulation to map to the head tracker.

So this is an entry level tracking method and will hopefully cost you nothing to try as long as you have...

A webcam or phone with a camera.

Ok next Grab this!

AiTrack Software for webcam facetracking.

https://github.com/AIRLegend/aitrack

and this!

Open Track, Headtracking Software download.

https://github.com/opentrack/opentrack/releases

That's basically it.

How to use :

Install both software follow instructions in the links provided above.

There are ways to improve the experience by using higher refresh rate cameras A cheap way is to buy a PSEYE ( old playstation camera ) for $5 - $10 Which has 120hz refresh rate for smoother tracking. You can also take it antother step forward and mod the camera by removing the IR filter lens from the camera to get superior tracking. I've personally not needed to do this with my PS Eye camera because it works ok once you've tweaked the above software settings.

You can create a more immersive experience by using a 3D display/projector and using reshade https://reshade.me/ (Just make sure to tick the 3d depth shader when installing). Now your flatscreen games are 3D with 6DOF headtracking.