IR LED Track Clip opinions

[Adler_]

So I saw this..(Link bellow) Looks pretty simple and promising. Now I do remember reading somewhere that it might not be the best clip. So I wanted to ask you guys if you have any opinions or experiences with this IR LED track clip ? I know building one my self would be pretty easy the but cost would be close to this..Plus it would look more messy etc..

Anyways, give me your thoughts.

 

 http://www.ebay.com/itm/IR-LED-Track-Clip-Pro-is-compatible-to-TrackIR-5-4-Freetrack-Opentrack-/151566612691?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234a12f8d3

[No_85_Gramps]

Never used this but it appears to look okay, plastic it appears, looks like all the wiring is concealed. Don't see why it wouldn't work. FWIW I made my own using 1/8" Baltic birch ply, light weight, but sturdy.

[SYN_Lt_Dan]

Get this one mate much better metal as well 

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231600152134

[Adler_]

Get this one mate much better metal as well 

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231600152134

Yea  it probably is better but it costs too much for something that can be hand made. 

The plastic one costs 25$ this one costs almost 60$...So yea

But thank you for the tip!

[e345spd]

The first one looks pretty durable to me. The metal one looks pretty nice, but note that all the wiring is exposed, the extra incidental flexing from things touching the wires will probably lead to eventual failure before the LEDs burn out. I think I would try out the plastic one. Building them is definitely $25 worth of effort for a less robust result.

 

 

One thing though. Are all of these arrays in a straight line when viewed from the front? I know that's how I built mine, but the official trackIR clip actually has an offset. Seems to help prevent point collision at certain angles. If you can find a clip that has offset, you might get a bit better result. Metal one appears straight/flat, too.

 

Maybe there's still incentive to build your own after all, haha

Edited July 3, 2015 by e345spd

[Adler_]

The first one looks pretty durable to me. The metal one looks pretty nice, but note that all the wiring is exposed, the extra incidental flexing from things touching the wires will probably lead to eventual failure before the LEDs burn out. I think I would try out the plastic one. Building them is definitely $25 worth of effort for a less robust result.

 

 

One thing though. Are all of these arrays in a straight line when viewed from the front? I know that's how I built mine, but the official trackIR clip actually has an offset. Seems to help prevent point collision at certain angles. If you can find a clip that has offset, you might get a bit better result. Metal one appears straight/flat, too.

 

Maybe there's still incentive to build your own after all, haha

Yea I feel like the only way to get the best results would be making my own..I didn't find any other clips online..