GUIDE: TrackIR for Automobilista 2

[GermansInAction]

In order for Automobilista 2 to work with TrackIR, it must be started in VR mode. To do this, create a desktop shortcut using Steam. Then right-click on "Properties" in the menu and replace the existing link with this:

steam://launch/1066890/vr

"Shared Memory" should also be activated in Automobilista 2.

Then TrackIR works in the helmet view after Automobilista 2 was started with the edited icon.

In addition, I prefer the following ingame settings under "Option -> Camera -> Configuration":

Show Helmet = NO
Helmet look to apex = 0


Have Fun!

Cheers
GermansInAction

 

[Nevini]

A right royal pain in the rear, I like to use trackir at times but I have to unplug my vr headset for it to work. Much better with the old PC1.

 

[MCage2]

Same.. not a solution.. its a workaround and for VR owners not even a good one

 

[GermansInAction]

Same.. not a solution.. its a workaround and for VR owners not even a good one

As you can see from the heading, this is a guide for TrackIR users. No more and no less. It is therefore not intended for VR users.

 

[Deleted member 197115]

Is it still the only way to make it work, 9 months later?
For users that have VR headset it's not a solution as it does start SteamVR and game launches in VR mode.

 

[GermansInAction]

That is the reason why this is a guide for TrackIR users ONLY. All crying doesn't help. ;-)

 

[Deleted member 197115]

May be a proper support for TrackIR from devs for a change, so everyone even users that have VR in their systems can use it, and the rest don't need that hacky workaround.
Hope that's not asking for too much.

 

[GermansInAction]

It is not the purpose of this forum to address the developers. Here users give other users advices and help. I was kind enough to give an advice. ;-)

Please contact the developers yourself if you think this is necessary.

 

[MarioUlio]

In order for Automobilista 2 to work with TrackIR, it must be started in VR mode. To do this, create a desktop shortcut using Steam. Then right-click on "Properties" in the menu and replace the existing link with this:

steam://launch/1066890/vr

"Shared Memory" should also be activated in Automobilista 2.

Then TrackIR works in the helmet view after Automobilista 2 was started with the edited icon.

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In addition, I prefer the following ingame settings under "Option -> Camera -> Configuration":

Show Helmet = NO
Helmet look to apex = 0


Have Fun!

Cheers
GermansInAction

Hello my friend.

Did this step by step, worked in AMS1 but not in AMS2.

The Virtual Reality option is still grayed

I selected PC1 setting for Shared Memory. Also selected PC2 and not seems to work.

Thanks in advance for your help

 

[CrimsonEminence]

Hello my friend.

Did this step by step, worked in AMS1 but not in AMS2.

The Virtual Reality option is still grayed

I selected PC1 setting for Shared Memory. Also selected PC2 and not seems to work.

Thanks in advance for your help

Hey, have you tried to put the command

-forceVR

into the games properties in your steam library?

(right click on Automobilista 2 in the library, open the properties and in the general tab that opens right there, insert it to the launch options field.)

This should force the game to launch in SteamVR mode and TrackIR will be recognized automatically.

Using pCars2 shared memory is working fine.

 

[Moep]

Is there a way to extend the yaw range past 90°? I find it quit jarring that it stops so early. With AC* it stops at 180°.

 

[leffty]

does the TrackIR 5 works in Cockpit view, as well ??

 

[CrimsonEminence]

does the TrackIR 5 works in Cockpit view, as well ??

Only Helmet view, but helmet view and cockpit view can work in the exact same way now, so all camera G-Forces and settings apply and with disabled 3D helmet you have the same sound etc.

 

[leffty]

Thanks a million
Could you please give more details about ?
I'd really like to use my TrackIR in cockpit view, in helmet view
What exactly do I need to do, to have the same cockpit view ?

 

[CrimsonEminence]

Thanks a million
Could you please give more details about ?
I'd really like to use my TrackIR in cockpit view, in helmet view
What exactly do I need to do, to have the same cockpit view ?

-Deactivate the displayed helmet in the camera settings.

-Set your FOV to the same you use for cockpit in the camera settings

-All settings for G-Forces and head movement apply the same for Cockpit and helmet anyway. (I recommend checking, that look to apex is completely off btw.)

-Choose helmet view in the car (map your switch camera button in the controls), it's the camera that comes after the passenger cam (two button presses from the cockpit cam).

-Drive with TIR

 

[leffty]

I can only have the Helmet Camera, 35 - 70 but I can't deactivate it

 

[leffty]

Fixed it, thank you so much
Now I have to find a way to make the HELMET view, as default

 

[Deleted member 197115]

Fixed it, thank you so much
Now I have to find a way to make the HELMET view, as default

It remembers last selection.

 

[GermansInAction]

Hello my friend.

Did this step by step, worked in AMS1 but not in AMS2.

The Virtual Reality option is still grayed

I selected PC1 setting for Shared Memory. Also selected PC2 and not seems to work.

Thanks in advance for your help

Did you choosed the helmet view?