TIR woes

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TIR woes

Post by :FI:Gurberly » Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:07 pm

After approx 18 months, the cheap sticky tape that I used to attach the pen top (to which my TIR dots were stuck) onto my cap has finally started to lose it's stick. End result being my TIR is a bit floppy when I move my head around.

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Before going to the expense of buying a whole roll of duck tape, I'm keen to investigate any other TIR dot solutions people may have. For want of a better phrase, how do you mount yours?

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Post by :FI:Murph » Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:23 pm

Bridge of my glasses.
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Post by :FI:WillieOFS » Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:31 pm

I cut the round end off of a cheap pen. Super glued it to a map tack and then stuck the map tack into the brim/bill of whatever gimme cap I had handy at the time......



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Post by :FI:TacticalS! » Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:31 pm

I use one of TIR's dots on the boom stick (i.e., mic) of my headset. But I like your pink hat/duck tape thingy. :D Cute little lamb in the background btw mate. ;)
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Post by :FI:TacticalS! » Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:33 pm

Stop it Willie! [TacticalS! girly slaps :FI:Willie and blushes] :shock:
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Post by :FI:WillieOFS » Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:14 pm

:p You call that a slap? :lol:

My sister hits harder than that...

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Post by :FI:Heloego » Fri Apr 08, 2005 4:57 am

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For want of a better phrase, how do you mount yours?


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Post by :FI:Gurberly » Fri Apr 08, 2005 6:31 am

:FI:TacticalS! wrote:I use one of TIR's dots on the boom stick (i.e., mic) of my headset. But I like your pink hat/duck tape thingy. :D Cute little lamb in the background btw mate. ;)

Thanks.... she's called Cheldrea

I did try the boom thing when I first got it, but I don't use the headset when offline... hence the cap.

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Post by :FI:Falcon » Fri Apr 08, 2005 6:39 am

Cheldrea

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Yeah! Sounds good, Murph!

Post by :FI:Genosse » Fri Apr 08, 2005 7:08 am

:FI:Murph wrote:Bridge of my glasses.
What an unique idea ... ;)

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Here I go ... although I look a bit stupid when I carry these ... :lol:
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Post by :FI:Gurberly » Fri Apr 08, 2005 7:20 am

Nice specs!

Ever find yourself going out into the street still wearing them?

Might have to give that a go.... now if only I can find some glasses like that :)

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Post by :FI:RULES » Fri Apr 08, 2005 12:01 pm

8) I use the same thing(the glasses) but I bought two pairs of clear protection glasses that work well(3 euro each)
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Post by hupla » Fri Apr 08, 2005 12:53 pm

im new and i was wondering wat is a TIR?
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Post by :FI:Gurberly » Fri Apr 08, 2005 1:25 pm

Tir is for Track IR (I assumne the IR stands for infra red)

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It's used to track head movements to emulate mouse movement. So rather than use a mouse or hatswitch to look around you in the cockpit, you use TIR. Keeps your hands free. Adds a bit to the immersion as well.

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Post by :FI:TacticalS! » Fri Apr 08, 2005 1:52 pm

:FI:Gurberly wrote:
:FI:TacticalS! wrote:I use one of TIR's dots on the boom stick (i.e., mic) of my headset. But I like your pink hat/duck tape thingy. :D Cute little lamb in the background btw mate. ;)

Thanks.... she's called Cheldrea

I did try the boom thing when I first got it, but I don't use the headset when offline... hence the cap.

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Have you tried VAC (Voice Activated Commands) yet Gurb? I enjoy them offline hence I am always wearing my headset.

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