Budget head tracking with SmoothTrack and OpenTrack with Microsoft Flight Simulator

I have followed every step paid for SmoothTrack and have the OpenTrack. But it’s like your shaking your head when in game. Even when your phone nor head is moving. I can’t figure it out

Can you use both front or back camera of your phone with the smooth track app?

I wonder how this would work Using the webcam on your laptop when the flight simulator is streamed from a gaming PC in the same room

What settings did you use? When I turn my head to either side it also rotates the view down even though my head is level. Makes it hard to use. I tried moving all the sliders around but didn't see any change.

Thank you for this information. Another excellent and informative video.

Great video Been using AITrack and opentrack with an old GoPro style sj4000 camera, which can be used as a webcam. Works pretty well with similar results to what you have demonstrated The bonus is I can still make a phonecall 👍

Thanks

I use a Delan clip and an old PS3 camera with the UV filter removed as a backup for VR. Total cost around £30 a few years ago. SmoothTrack and OpenTrack are awesome free programs. Once dialled in they are almost as good as a £200 TrackIR. Great video once again.

Used to have head tracking with a PS2 webcam. Takes some getting used to and time to dial in the sensitivity. Now I have VR , no going back. Great video.

This is such a snazzy little app. I bought a magnetic wireless charging stand (Anker) that can prop my phone up in front of my monitor. But it can get a bit toasty after an hour or so.

Thanks for the vid ..... During daylight nothing except SmoothTrack works for me because there is a big window in my back. Glad to have it. It's a bit sensitive but works even under these conditions. As soon as it is dark outside I switch to Grass Monkey .... I can recommend both.

Tobii 5 is the bomb...!!! It's awesome. Accurate, a breeze to set up, calibrate and then set your preferences in MSFS. Supports precise eye tracking on top of head tracking. No head gear required. Minimal footprint, just a tiny rig attached under your monitor. Quality construction. I love it! A great investment for simmers who enjoy the immersion head tracking brings to the party. (Note you'll need to deep uninstall - using Revo or similar - any Track IR apps to avoid potential conflicts in MSFS). 10/10 for me. So impressed with this product.. and they're not paying me to say this.

Nice video. I have used this for a couple of years now. So much cheaper than other eye trackers. Also not affected by the daylight like TrackIR which sits in my drawer now. I use mine on iPhone.

what cheeky little program and as usual another Spot on Video

I used Opentrack before buying tobii, I found that using a led bracket was the best option and performance with OT, works great for a budget setup, tobii is next level but reflected in cost.. Great video

I tried it a few months ago. It was glitchy as heck. Could only turn my head to the right. Didn't work turning left. And it was very stuttery. I look on Kijiji and found a used TrackIr for 80$ Canadian. I bought it and plugged it in and it is smooth as silk. Couldn't live without TrackIr

Only on pc?

I have Grass Monkey head tracker so far it works Great at a decent price. Jonathan, are you planning on using head tracker now?

Great vid! OpenTrack now has the ability to do head tracking without needing the separate phone app. It's selectable as the "neuralnet tracker" as an input in OpenTrack.

What a neat idea 💡...especially for folks wondering about head tracking without the expense! 👍