VRK - a VR Kneeboard with pen support

[AMV_Rider]

I'm posting here to let you know that I just tested VRK with IL2 and as far as I was able to test it works great with this title too.

 

I know that there are plenty of VR overlays tools down there (including sim HUD and map), but VRK is targeted to hardcore guys who wants to simulate things to the maximum extent. I hope you will find useful during your mission and campaigns!

 

 

How does it work?
The application generates an overlay in the VR world that can be placed and sized at will. When focused (looked at) the kneeboard can change its transparency and size to increase readability.
The kneeboard is divided in tabs that can be created at will. Each tab can contain either:

• An imported PDF (useful for charts, frequency tables, briefings, etc.).
• An empty Notes tab, single or multiple pages per tab is supported.
• A form which repeats the same PDF in every page

PDF and Notes can be used with a pen (digitizer or pen tablet) to take notes either on existing documents or on the bank sheet.
Scrolling and zooming are controlled by gestures or physical tablet buttons.

 

Supported tablets are:

• Wacom (all Intuos line is expected to work in WinTab mode)
• Huion (using the custom driver, see Appendix A of the Quick start guide provided with the installer)

 

Reported working models:

• Wacom: Intuos S, Intuos M (both BT and USB version)
• Huion: HS64, H640P, H950P

 

XP-Pen devices are not working with VRK.

 

Supported platforms
The tool is compatible with both OpenVR(a.k.a. SteamVR) and OculusVR. Beacuse IL-2 runs in SteamVR mode this is the only mode to be used in VRK.
 

Where to download the tool?
The installer is hosted by my squadron website:

 

VRK Installer Version 1.3.3.7

 

Any comment and suggestion is appreciated, just consider that I write code and support the tool in my very limited spare time.

 

I didn't had the time to shoot a dedicated video for IL-2 yet, but I hope you can find these useful to understand the purpose of this utility. I hope to not break any forum rule by posting other sim material here.

 

 

 

 

 

[ACG_Trystan]

I used this during our Air Combat Group IL-2 Great Battles mission yesterday and it worked perfect.  I didn't notice any performance degradation at all.  (I have an Oculus Rift via SteamVR)

 

Only 2 wishlist items:

 

• I couldn't find any information on the display size/aspect ratio in the quick start guide.  It would help to know that to size images to fit the kneeboard.
• I wish there would be a way to configure keyboard shortcuts for switching between tabs/pages if you don't have a tablet.  But I understand why this probably can't happen since the actual sim is controlling the keyboard.

Well done!

- Trystan