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is the wrap series clear or not?

crazytaz2218 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:47:16 GMT

i keep hearing mixed answers if the wrap is see thro or if it not

Display Anaglyph video on VR920

tobyjp — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:21:05 GMT

Hi,

Is there any way to view 3D anaglyph 3d video on the VR920 (without extra filters) (I'd have thought this topic must have been covered - My searches have probably been poor)

I notice that the latest firmware for the AV920 claims this capability - anything for the VR920?

There seems to be a lot of anaglyph stuff coming out right now, would be good to be able to watch it on my VR920.

Thanks in advance!

Vuzix visors and stereoscopic 3D on PS3

Devil Master — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:24:46 GMT

Recently, Sony announced that a new firmware update will make stereoscopic 3D available on the PS3: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/04/ps3s-new-3d-mode-captured-on-video-coming-in-2010-to-all-exist
I would like to know if it will be possible to use one of the available Vuzix visors to play PS3 games in stereoscopic 3D.

Support for more than just the iWear VR920

DrAltaica — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:45:36 GMT

Will Vuzix ever release a SDK for the Wrap VGA Adapter?

Twin Linked Cameras for 3D Home Movies

TempestX — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:41:53 GMT

Has anyone tried making stereoscopic movies using twin linked cameras and the Stereo Movie Maker? Do they have to be the exact same model?

http://stereo.jpn.org/eng/stvmkr/twinmov/twinmov.htm

Hi Def?

c455 — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:11:11 GMT

Are there any glasses that are Hi Def? or are there any Hi Def glasses coming.

I really like the idea of getting some of these glasses for my xbox (so my other other can get a chance to watch tv while im using these) but I want to get some HD ones as I don't want to go from a HDTV to standard def.

Any help or info would be great.

A Few Questions

ChipmunkDoom — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:56:51 GMT

Hey guys, I've been looking into these glasses and I have a few questions before I fork out the dough to buy these things!

I've been looking at VR920 and AV920. The AV920 says specifically they support consoles such as Xbox, Wii and PS3. However the VR920 do not mention such support. Does the VR920 support consoles?

Also, would it be better for me to wait on the Wrap 920 before buying?

One last question, can these things hurt your eyes?

Thanks,

-Taylor

Best way to fix vr920 to head

Centurion — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:58:38 GMT

I finnaly found a secret recipe of success, after lots of times a had to adjust glasses again, since they due to gravity goes down.

What you need is:
1)HeadLamp. They are common for fishing, as in dark nights you have to see what you are doing. What is important - with three headstraps (actually that's two but whatsoever). Wear it, if you feel comfortable, this is will be also fine for your glasses.
[img]http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/6169/headlamp.jpg[/img]
2)Some bendable things. Not sure how it's named correctly, this is what used to keep wires together, when you buy new mouse, keyboard or any other computer stuff. They are easy to bend so you can easily fix vr920 to headstrap.
[img]http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/3520/bendable.jpg[/img]
3)Some soft pads, also for comfortable, so you don't get your skin red because straps push them for long period of time, breaking blood supply.
You can get them also in lots of computer stuff, when you buy a new card, they are placed inside this soft pads, for preventing damage while transporting.
4)Some heatsinks - if you got blackdot problem.

Now assembling:
1) Remove lamp from headlamp, so you got headstraps left. It's commonly a few screws. Trash lamp, keep headstraps
2) Fix soft pads on headstraps plastic details (they will push hardly) and earstraps of you vr920. I also removed standart ears from vr920 - they make my ears pain, so i use my own.
It's done easy with needle and thread
3)Put heatsinks of glasses - middle top, and middle front. Not middle bottom, since it will hurt your nose.
4)Adjust headstraps for your head. Then fix vr920 to headstrap plastic pad, where light device originally was, using bendable stuff. Fix ears parts of glasses to headstraps on the left and right part, also with needle and thread - for comfort. Anything else will hurt skin. It's important here, depending how far you will fix, the distance from glasses to your eyes when you wear all that stuff will be different and not adjustable. So you'll have to find that yourself, what is better for you.

And how this is finnaly looks:
[img]http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/6945/vrdone.jpg[/img]

Now when i wear straps fix glasses tight on my head, so when i play something with tracker, i can move head freely, not fearing glasses will slip off. I can play in every position i like, looking up or down, laying on a side.

Will there be new VR glasses soon?

bgaviator — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:30:40 GMT

I've been following these glasses for what it seems like a long time now. I'm really surprised with how long the VR920s have been out, that a new version hasn't made its way on to the scene yet. It seems like Vuzix just wants to keep making new products for different usage categories, rather than improving products they've already had for awhile. Does anyone know if this is coming, and when? I really want a pair, but I was going to hold out until a better/improved version came along.

Black dot

Centurion — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:13:44 GMT

This is not because overheating. Setting darked backlight won't help. The only reason this happens is because you use resolution bigger than 640x480. Chip that downscales it probably badly cooled down, so around hour playing 800x600 you will see dot growing right side. Playing 640x480 you'll never see it again.

the .dll files in iWear Monitor

jimh54 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:06:55 GMT

Where are these .dll files that must be added to enable applications in the iWear Monitor?
I have all of the Orangebox (stand alone which are steamless) installed but they don't show up in the monitor program. When I "Browse for target" I find the install folder under "Valvesoftware/The Orange Box/halflife 2 episode one", inside there are several other folders; bin (which contain other .dll files), eposidic, hl2 and others. I have selected the bin folder. the app then shows up in the left side panel of the monitor but I cannot get it so show up in the supported (right) panel. I suspect the .dll files are not present.

If I need to manually copy these .dll files Where would I find them? I have looked inside the vuzix/ folder in the programs menu of vista but they are not there.

Best video card

jimh54 — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:29:24 GMT

Before I buy a VR920 I would like some feedback on which AGP 8x video card would be best. Are the nvidia cards better because of the drivers being available? I'm putting together a system to use the headset on primarily. Also, has anyone tried to use it with Windows 7?

help AV920 lost power

daakon — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:14:59 GMT

Ok was using the AV920 with a touch pro and turned it off briefly - plugged it into a mini usb on the PC to charge but now when I try to power it on I get nothing and the charge light does not come on any help or am I just out $350???

Field-sequencial 3D dvd with the Stereoscopic Player

Slippy — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:53:57 GMT

Hi everyone!

I just received my VR920 and got it to work in games with my ATI X1600 PCI-E pro graphic card and I'm really happy with it. Luv the Vuzix 3D Visualizer!

I've searched the forum about reading field-sequencial 3D dvd with the Stereoscopic Player and I found [url=http://www.mtbs3d.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1837]this[/url] website. They mention it's implemented and tested on Windows XP and Vista on NVIDIA Geforce and ATI FireGL cards so I'm thinking I need a new card for that.

What would be the best card for watching 3D movies? Any of you have been able with ATI cards or only NVIDIA Geforce?

Any OpenGL in stereo mode?

alextitoff — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:19:02 GMT

5 years ago I bought 3D Stereo Shutter Glasses. They worked with any openGL (and some DirectX) applications. There ware some settings in nVidia driver that did the trick.
Now I bought VR920 and only stereo that I can enjoy is MS-FSX which is the only game from the "supported" list that I have.

Can I some how see in 3D stereo mode any othotherenGL Applications?

How can I make my favoifavorite Aero Fly Pro Deluxe play in 3D stereo mode?

Warranty - how long and how?

kevaquel — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:43:37 GMT

I have that glasses, but don't really know about warranty. I didn't find it in a box and I don't know how long it can be.

I bought it from American (november 2008) and forgot ask him about it.

My glasses are fine, but I just wonder ;)

just ordered one! so will it work with ...

mrcgibb — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:40:14 GMT

Hi just ordered on of these vr920 headsets , i had a pair of ed glasses , but my lcd monitor was only 60hz , and ed drivers did not like vista! games were very flickery and 3d effect was crap !

Now i play left4dead ALOT will these work in stereo 3d and with head tracking for this game ?

also the new flight sim from ubisoft Tom Clancey Hawx will this headset support that game? suppose its diff. to say with the fact the game is not out yet! :hehe:

also will the drivers work with vista 64 , or should i try the new iz3d driver? many thanks , i hope this looks as good as you guys says it is

AV 920 works on Wii not on 360

macwfo — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:48:28 GMT

VR 920 owners have their own special forum, so I wish they wouldn't clog up the general forum with their posts.

As for my concern, first I would like to say I really love these glasses! They are awesome.

Secondly, my questions.

When using the female connector that was provided with my glasses, my Wii connects fine. On the other hand my XBOX 360 doesn't. I read in the forums about the female to female connection cable, but don't understand how it is supposed to work. Could someone clarify for me what I need to do to make my 360 connect to my glasses?

:w00t:I would like to report that I have found a way to connect my glasses to the xbox 360!:w00t:

:DIf you have an older system like mine (without the HDMI connection). Then you need to flip the switch on your video out connector to TV instead of HDTV first. Then turn on your glasses, and XBOX. ;)

Also, why under 'Downloads' are there only updates, and software for the VR920? Are the rest of us being shunned for not purchasing them?

Convert 2d->stereo

Partechie — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:44:21 GMT

If one were to do this, what format should the video be recorded using?

(I mean like Anaglyph, Over/Under, Side by Side etc...)

Also, has anyone used http://www.3dcombine.com/ ("3DCombine allows you to create 3D
photos and videos from 2D ones and
output them in any 3D format you want.")

(Just have to say, the glasses are pretty cool...still tweaking them a bit for gaming use, but with the use if the iZ3D drivers, ALL my games so far work..

Farcry 2, Bioshock, FEAR, Fallout 3, Crysis...Just having issues figuring out glovePIE for tracking...)

Any tips for dual monitor setups and splitters/switches/hubs?

TitanKvad — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:52:06 GMT

Hello. I've had VR920 since early this fall now, and the main thing that has made me use it less and less is basically the hassle of plugging and unplugging the cables.
I am using dual monitors, so keeping the VR920 connected to one of my two outputs on my GPU is not an option. Also, since the VR920 seems to be constantly powered when the USB cable is plugged in, keeping it connected isnt an option either.
I thought about getting switches/hubs or something (has to be DVI for video).
I tried searching the forum, but little came up. I am sure I'm not the only one wondering about this though. :)

So here is my question. Do any of you have any tips for a good solution for this, such as a switch/hub for DVI and USB? I've searched the web, but I've had trouble finding a good DVI switch. What do you personally use, if you use one?

Buying Vuzix products in stores usa/europe

tsol — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:22:21 GMT

anyone knows if and when the Vuzix VR920 or any other products will be ever available for puchase in street stores in the US and in europe/uk?

are there any of these stores will be ever selling the VR920 ?

compusa; bestbuy, circuit city; walmart etc ???

its just that id like to "try before buy"

thanks

Vuzix dealers in France

Sidney — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:20:50 GMT

Hi,

I am mainly interested in the AV920.

I found one dealer in France ( http://www.orichalk.com )

Is this company a Vuzix partner ? Does someone have any feedback ?

Thanks.

How well does the VR920 work with IL-2?

Fatalblade — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:10:20 GMT

I was wondering this for a while, and I can't seem to be able to find any video demonstrations of it. Specifically, does the head-tracking move smoothly or does it snap to the various camera angles in IL-2?

the stereoscopic player for the vr920

zio — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:28:55 GMT

I am trying the stereoscopic player for some while now, trying every methode to get it to play my 2d movies > 3d !
Still there is nothing that i can do to get that effect, so that's why i'm here certaintly people here have experience with this player. It would help big time for alot of guys.(':cool:');

What will the future hold?

bgaviator — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:12:41 GMT

I am extremely interested in purchasing these glasses since I'm an active Flight Simulator enthusiest....however by the time I think I'd be able to afford a toy like this, I'm sure newer versions/models will be out. What kinds of things could I possible expect from future models, and is Vuzix actively working on these enhancements? For instance, with the advent of the OLED displays that I saw in articles from the CES, it looks like ultra thin, crystal clear, sharp displays could be implemented. Will Vuzix possibly switch to OLEDs? What about total immersion? I would think for a lot of gamers, the FOV would need to be greatly increased. And what about improving the head tracking? Currently the TrackIR system allows not only the directions the VR920 does, but it also allows for the zooming in and out. Will this be possible with future versions? Will it be possible to watch regular movies with a 3-D like effect with these glasses? Thanks!

VR920 used for movies ?

Loony — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:53:21 GMT

Hello,

This may seem like a stupid question, but upon reading all the detailed decriptions on the VR920, I was wondering if it could be used *also* to watch movies from a computer's VGA port (since only playing games is mentionned).

Thanks in advance. :)

Mac OSX

Hurleyboy — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:37:27 GMT

Hey guys, i was browsing the sharper image site, bumped into this rather B.A. device... and was wondering if you guys had made any progress on Mac OSX compatibility... i saw in the FAQ that you said it works as far as audio, but the 3D and headtracking functions were not on-line right now ...

a) wondering if any progress was made on the 3D aspect/headtracking
b) wondering, if i were to buy the product NOW, would a software update (assuming you all figure out how to make the 3d/headtracking work with OSX) be all that i need to get those functions online, or would it be completely new hardware pieces to get those functions up and running ? .... or can you even speculate on that?
c) i have a powerbook pro mac laptop, 2 USB ports, and i use both for other things--- one of which is a fan-cooler that plugs in via USB, the plug has like a splitter though, so you can plug in a 2nd device into it--- just wondering if you could speculate if that'd be ample power supply or if it needs to be directly plugged into the comp's USB (i dont know if there's like deteriorating power supply depending on splits like that)

anything else of interest about OSX-compatibility would be awesome & much appreciate, have 2 friends i play world of warcraft with that i turned onto this, and they have similar setups/questions, so w/e is appreciated

thanks in advance :)

Question for Carl about glovepie.

frogger — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:52:25 GMT

i figured i would ask it here rather then a pm incase others were interested.

wanted to know if u were able to write a script that does like vr920 roll + = keypress E
and vr920 roll - = keypress Q.

i was trying to get it to work but i just get a constant keypress Q. im trying to set the roll function to work in call of duty 4 to lean around corners.

regards
frogger.

Are we there yet?

wuhlei — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:38:07 GMT

sorry im impatient.

VR920 with Lock On and GTR 2

Kyoku57 — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:03:55 GMT

Hi,

I have two problems :

Lock On : Flaming Cliffs
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I have full stereo and it's great but I don't succeed in activate tracking mode. I can't use my mouse to see around in the cockpit...so I wan't to know if someone know the prob. I tried to configure the view.lua file, or to find a option to unlock the view. In F1 mode (cockpit), the mouse doesn't work (and so tracking too), but in F2 mode (outside the plane), the mouse work (and so tracking too)...so if someone knows...

GTR - 2 :
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Tracking works but it tremble a lot. Is there a way to smooth the tracking on this game ?

Thanks

--
Seb

IL2 Sturmovik detection.

SailorSat — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:52:16 GMT

Hi.

I got a quite simple problem.

The iWearMonitor (right now 1.1.0) doesn't detect my "IL2 Sturmovik 1946" Installation, neither als IL2 Sturmovik, nor as Pacific Fighters.

How does the Monitor detect an installation? Maybe it should be enough to change some registry keys.

Flight Sim-Century of Flight

bofficer — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:40:38 GMT

I haven't really found any information on the compatibility of FS9. Does any one know if it is compatible with the VR290 and if so, what are the limitations if any? Please provide as much information as possible. I would really like to buy, but if FSX is the only choice, I will have to wait. Although I have FSX, I prefer FS9 for the time.

Thanks

Carl, What will I need?

jimsom88 — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:32:01 GMT

Going to order a vr920, My system is XP with a geforce 8500gt.

I will run flight sims, mostly Aces High 2, I want head tracking and stereo 3d if possible. Am I out of luck on the 3d with the 8500 or is there a soulution?

Thanks in advance on your software, firmware, etc, suggestions.

VR920+DirectorMX

Claire — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:12:41 GMT

Hi there
I am a final year multimedia student. My project involves using the VR920 headset. Before I buy it I would like to know if it is compatible with Director MX. Also does it work well with Macintosh computers?

Thanks

Game List

Seagalka — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:38:44 GMT

Can someone please list a game list that the VR920 can work on ? I play Final Fantasy XI and want to know this game works with it before I purchase the VR920.

Xbox360

rhudaur83 — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:57:43 GMT

I was wondering if this product works for the Xbox 360.

Seeing that some of the games listed are running on the PC gaming format, I wonder
how well it will work with the 360. Has there been any testers on this?

Thanks,

rhudaur83

KVM and demo

taz-hein — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:47:17 GMT

can I use a KVM switch to alternate between monitor and vr920?

where can I see a vr920 in person? I live near Denver.

Monitor Replacement for Applications

Daddyoisme — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:01:34 GMT

Can this be used to view 2d apps, like MS Office or IE 7? Thanks :)

Before you post - New Users - Read Me First!!

Admin — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:29:30 GMT

Before you post a question, please browse our list of questions on the VR920 site, here