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The Fury	#1 30/01/2008 - 23h21 Top
Class : Apprenti Posts : 6 Registered on : 27/01/2008 Off line	Hi, I have just been fiddling around with the VX-1000 and a TV remote for testing before I install the LEDs onto my hat. I have seen many people getting 30fps however I cannot seem to get over 20. The only mods I have done so far include: 1) Enabler to disable auto exposure 2)Floppy disk over lens I have not removed the IR filter yet (could that be a reason for low fps?) Anyway here are some screenshots: I am running vista 64 with an AMD 3700 @ 2.9ghz Why can I not get over 20fps? Thanks, Oliver Edited by The Fury on 30/01/2008 at 23h23.
Kestrel	#2 31/01/2008 - 01h52 Top
Class : Webmaster (admin) Posts : 780 Registered on : 13/07/2007 Off line	Maybe adjust the USB Bandwidth? Out of curiosity, does the B/W mode affect cpu usage? Support FreeTrack
RomD	#3 31/01/2008 - 06h27 Top
Class : Apprenti Posts : 23 Registered on : 04/01/2008 Off line	Auto exposure is still enabled (Checkbox is grayed out but still checked). Since this is asked frequently I suggest to make this thread sticky or add the steps to the hardware FAQ. Originally taken from here I changed some of the text because step 2 may be unclear for some people and is very important. To get 30 FPS with Microsoft VX-1000: 1. Set auto exposure on (default) and exposure value to 0 (or little higher). 2. Take a lamp, switch it on and aim to the camera to put some light on the scene to disable auto exposure and receive 30 FPS. 3. Disable auto exposure with the free programs EnableButton or WindowsEnabler. 4. Switch the light off - you should still receive 30 FPS.
The Fury	#4 31/01/2008 - 09h17 Top
Class : Apprenti Posts : 6 Registered on : 27/01/2008 Off line	Is that in the microsoft drivers or the freetrack settings? As in Vista I cannot do this in freetrack because too many points causes the program to crash. Edited by The Fury on 31/01/2008 at 09h39.
Kestrel	#5 31/01/2008 - 09h42 Top
Class : Webmaster (admin) Posts : 780 Registered on : 13/07/2007 Off line	The Fury @ 31/01/2008 - 09h17 a dit: Is that in the microsoft drivers or the freetrack settings? Your first screenshot. As in Vista I cannot do this in freetrack because too many points causes the program to crash. Just set the threshold to max (right side) in FT so it can't see the light. step 2 may be unclear for some people and is very important. Step 2 implies manual exposure does not work at all, which is why you need to use a light source to reduce exposure. Is this correct? Edited by Kestrel on 31/01/2008 at 09h46. Support FreeTrack
RomD	#6 31/01/2008 - 11h52 Top
Class : Apprenti Posts : 23 Registered on : 04/01/2008 Off line	I'm not sure, I just remember following the steps without using a light source and the check mark returned.
The Fury	#7 31/01/2008 - 15h01 Top
Class : Apprenti Posts : 6 Registered on : 27/01/2008 Off line	Thanks everyone and viper. It now works at 30fps and about 8 jitter.

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