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Screen Question

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Menix, Feb 20, 2020.

  1. Menix

    Menix Member Gold Contributor

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    Hi there
    What is better
    a fixed Screen on the wall or a mounted Screen on the Rig?
    or maybe a Vr Headset?
    I dont know
    my Sim is at the moment a 2 dof and i have the Screen on the wall with a Projector.
    But i change the rig now to a 3 dof.
    So my question pitch and roll i think is better with a fixed Screen on Wall.
    But when yaw axes added i think its better to have the scren mounted on the rig, because when slide to one side at 90 degree you dont have a picture anymore.
    Whats your suggestion?
    And using a VR Headset i dont now and dont have one. im pretty in love with the Valve Index but i dont know if its posibble to use it only as a screen withouth tracking.
    Menix, Feb 20, 2020
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    There is a degree of personal preference, so personally I consider VR is the most immersive and likely, for now, until VR resolution gets to next gen, triples are best for hard core competitive racing.

    I have a Pimax, as Index is not available in Australia, and historically have used an ultra short throw projector as a monitor.
    noorbeast, Feb 20, 2020
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  3. Retro77

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    As was mentioned earlier it's all preference but I really enjoy sim racing in VR. It's the most immersive. I'm still using the CV1. However I ended up going with an ultrawide monitor attached to my rig for my non VR sims. It seemed like the better option. At least to me
    Retro77, Feb 20, 2020
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  4. Menix

    Menix Member Gold Contributor

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    i mostly like flight sims so i think best way is my wall mounted screen and a vr headset. Unfortunately the valve is sold out since november. have to wait some weeks.
    Menix, Feb 20, 2020
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