PointCTRL - Finger Mounted VR Controller

I shall try some other modules tomorrow but I bet they all work, cockpits maybe laid out differently but the geometry of your body isn't. Which module would you like me to check?

 

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Maybe try out the Huey with its middle console and the F-16 with its rather far sticking out ipc

I can imagine that in those modules, it might not work that well

I tried all except the F16. Even the Viggen works really well. With the Huey I just moved the board to the left a little and it was fine with the Gazelle. It was really nice in the Harrier, looks so good in VR.

I won't fix anything physical to the board as switching between modules will be a pain and it's nice to just slide your hand over the board. It really makes using the controls so natural. It turns out nearly all cockpits and dashboards have about the same geometry.

Make sure you can adjust the position, I find if I have my seat out a little it's easier to slide the board left or right.

Sounds like that's going to be my next little project then. Thanks for the feedback Andrew :thumbup:

Good luck, I'll probably make one larger next time and not worry too much about the shape.

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Good idea, Andrew. I’m tempted to try something similar for my cockpit.

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Nice set up.

I found that I was waving my hand about too much and struggled with the UFC.

The cockpits are 3d, your hand moves in 3d but the actual panels are 2 dimensional. Well worth doing, I may even paint it black! Yours looks very cool.

Thanks. The grey parts are outdoor carpet.

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Great idea Andrew, I will have a think about how to mount mine. Maybe hinged on the side like a door.

I'd recommend hinged :thumbup:

Great stuff guys!!!! I love seeing you guys share your ideas and innovations with everyone.

I did some experimenting with lightweight and stiff expanded ABS sheet 1/4" thick. The intent was to use it in the area of the UFC and MFDs on the A10-C for the Air Force. I will try and dig it up and post a pic. It was a bit rough and just for proof of concept, but it did have a tactile feel as the panel moved in.

I tried pressure sensitive material early on, I think its in the first few post, but it didn't feel as good as a button on your finger, plus you only get left click so you still need the FCU buttons

I think Andrews is a great and simple improvement. If you have the space, just go big on the panels and your good for most aircraft. An overhead for the MI8 would be cool.

Great Stuff, keep it going

Miles

Sizing something out with cardboard...

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New VR Pointing Device

Had some 1/4 plywood in the garage, along with a few cabinet hinges, and whipped this up.

Just have to figure out how to mount it to my rolling keyboard tray (and be easily removable), then sand and paint. I also may build an ICP mount that sticks out a bit, depending on how this performs in VR (I haven’t had time to test this yet).

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That looks pretty good

An overhead for the MI8 would be cool.

 

Miles

My wife thinks it's all pretty odd, if I make a roof to my chair, I think I'll be adding social isolation to my lock down situation. :)

My wife thinks it's all pretty odd, if I make a roof to my chair, I think I'll be adding social isolation to my lock down situation. :)

Your getting there dude!

3 keyboards? Macros of course. Are they from the same brand? Gonna try myself, except I want individual key back lightning, as it will be easier to remember...

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Lets face it, those playing DCS are probably the safest and most responsible! Why would you want to go outside when you can virtually, and with colourful keyboards as well!

3 keyboards? Macros of course. Are they from the same brand? Gonna try myself, except I want individual key back lightning, as it will be easier to remember...

No, I don’t use macros at all. The one on the tray stays there for when I need to do general typing or gaming other than simming. The ones on the sides are just in case I need them during VR. The one on the right is stationary and wire is clamped down, but the wire for the left side runs inside the left console and I can pull it up to my lap if need be.

Left - Razer Huntsman

Center - Razer Huntsman Elite

Right - Logitech G513

All have clicky switches and the Razers have the PBT keycap upgrades. The mouse is a Razer Basilisk Ultimate.

I originally wanted to use three regular Huntsmans, but Synapse wouldn’t let me change the backlighting on the other two. So I settled for picking up an elite for the center, putting the old Huntsman on the left, and using an old G513 on the right.

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No, I don’t use macros at all. The one on the tray stays there for when I need to do general typing or gaming other than simming. The ones on the sides are just in case I need them during VR. The one on the right is stationary and wire is clamped down, but the wire for the left side runs inside the left console and I can pull it up to my lap if need be.

 

Left - Razer Huntsman

Center - Razer Huntsman Elite

Right - Logitech G513

 

All have clicky switches and the Razers have the PBT keycap upgrades. The mouse is a Razer Basilisk Ultimate.

 

I originally wanted to use three regular Huntsmans, but Synapse wouldn’t let me change the backlighting on the other two. So I settled for picking up an elite for the center, putting the old Huntsman on the left, and using an old G513 on the right.

 

 

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Currently going with Razer myself.

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First off the bat, I just wanted to thank Andrew for your genius idea!

I started putting something together yesterday with what bits I had laying about and came up with the attached. It's safe to say I have adopted a 'function' over 'form' asthetic!!! LOL. :doh:

It does however work a treat! I did play a little with putting physical keys where the buttons would go and using a keypad for the UFC. But it was too hit and miss as for one sitting it was spot on, I would get up sit back down and the geometry would be off. So have just gone for the simple approach.

I have a keyboard shelf that Im sitting it on. The main thing I had to sort was making it stable. Seems to work OK even with my limited DIY skills! Might get round to painting it properly at some point but for now its fine.

Thanks again Andrew for the inspiration and Rougue just wanted to say, you have a great setup! :thumbup:

I'm pretty pleased I've had a good idea.

It feels so much better with a board.

I'm setting up an Obutto cockpit with a 55inch 4k OLED TV. Can I still use this device to activate switches, or does it need a HMD for the sensor mount?

As long as you can work out a means to rigidly mount the Sensor above your head, PtCtrl is currently work nicely in 2D (on my 65” 4K).

If you want to preview the setup before deciding, PM me.

As long as you can work out a means to rigidly mount the Sensor above your head, PtCtrl is currently work nicely in 2D (on my 65” 4K).

If you want to preview the setup before deciding, PM me.

Chic!!!

I DMed you a few times about the new firmware providing a somewhat workable 2d solution. Lets try and discord voice when you get a few minutes, I would love to hear how you got things working on working on your big ass screen.

Miles

First off the bat, I just wanted to thank Andrew for your genius idea!

 

I started putting something together yesterday with what bits I had laying about and came up with the attached. It's safe to say I have adopted a 'function' over 'form' asthetic!!! LOL. :doh:

 

I want to understand, several of you put up the board so that your arm does not float int he air? Do you lean on it or do you want to feel something you push against?

Well I haven’t gotten the chance to actually use it yet, but for me the idea is to give my arm something to rest against. I had a major rotator cuff surgery a few years back and my right arm gets very weak if I have to hold it out away from me for very long.

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I want to understand, several of you put up the board so that your arm does not float int he air? Do you lean on it or do you want to feel something you push against?

Yes, as Rougue says, it's just to stop my finger kind of just hovering out in space. It helps me steady my 'shooting hand' ;) (thoughts of Blazing Saddles springs to mind). So the hovering cursor isn't quite so frantic.

I have only started messing with it but it feels I have more of a connection with the space i'm in now. If that makes sense?