Making your own virtual reality submarine station?

Gotmilk · 02-09-08, 01:25 PM

Ok. I would really like to play SH4 and feel that i am actually in the submarine. First of all i would put all mods to make subsim as realistic as possible. Now below you see my image. There are numbers. Each number will explain what it is and what it will do.

1 - Headset with microphone. You can use microphone to give basic orders. You must install the voice command mod.

2 - Somekind of a virtual goggles. There are some out there but i dont have any idea wich would suit the best for this game. <-- a big problem. And you can add motion sensor too. So when you move your head left then the ingame camera moves left.

EDIT: Just made a little research. www.trimersion.com should do the trick

3 - Logitech MX Air mouse http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mi.../3443&cl=us,en

you can use this mouse for quick commands. Just wave your hand in air and click on the right icon to make quick actions in critical situations.

4 - Somekind of Wii type controller. I dont know what it should be. There are many joysticks out there but it must be light weighter and easy to use only on one hand. With that controller you move around the submarine and on deck. I like tiger maru mod where you can move freely.

Then you could add all bunch of mods to make this game better. ROW and Maru adds so much to the game.

I would gladly hear what you think about this crazy idea. I would really like to set up my workstation and make the subsim as real as i can. Feel free on suggestions. Especially the VR goggles are the biggest problem.

Archie · 02-09-08, 07:15 PM

Put on a raincoat, sit in a bathtub filled with ice cold water and get your missus to throw buckets of salty water over your head every two minutes while balancing your keyboard on your knees. Buy a klaxon horn for your car and get the kids to hit the horn when you want to dive promptly ducking your head under the water (tip: keep keyboard above water though).... :rotfl:

FIREWALL · 02-09-08, 07:55 PM

I'm all for Realism Gotmilk but...

I think you've taken it waaay beyond a whole nuther level. :rotfl:

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Gotmilk · 02-11-08, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

I'm all for Realism Gotmilk but...

I think you've taken it waaay beyond a whole nuther level. :rotfl:

You may be right but....

There are guys who invest hundreds or even thousands of hours modding and making this game better. There is even one chap who built himself an uboat room. I am not afraid to try something new. I am tired of sitting behind monitor. I want to be in the game. Im just trying to figure out how to built cheapest VR system for this game :hmm:

And throwing bucket of water on my head in every 2 minutes is a great idea but i dont want to hassle my missus with my gaming issues

DavyJonesFootlocker · 02-11-08, 09:28 AM

I just called in the paddywagon for Gotmilk. "Take him away boys!"

:rotfl:

John W. Hamm · 02-10-08, 05:29 AM

you know at first I thought there was going to be a punch line

, but at the end I found you were serious

, but you know he first time I found out about the head piece I considered it as well (and I still plan to get some. I game alot but they are just to expensive right now), and of course there are verbal commands some where I think I have seen them (I think):hmm: , actually your idea is great, it would certainly add immersion

. I think what throws me off is the drawing:rotfl:

Mush Martin · 02-10-08, 07:18 AM

Enjoy

Wild_skipper · 02-10-08, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mush Martin

Enjoy

That is cool kinda freakcy two

tomoose · 02-10-08, 09:55 AM

Head tracking is already available for the PC, it's called TrackIR and it's excellent!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_AO0F5sLdVM

Having said that it's currently only avail for 70+ titles. Not sure how it would apply to a subsim although being able to 'lean' around the bridge tower to 'look' around would be kinda cool.

I do NOT fly IL2 or BOB without it and I've got the 'old' version without 6DOF ($40)! It really improved my dogfighting abilities (I still suck, just not as bad as before as I've got better situational awareness being able to look around without the need for keys or a hatswitch).

linerkiller · 02-11-08, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gotmilk

Ok. I would really like to play SH4 and feel that i am actually in the submarine. First of all i would put all mods to make subsim as realistic as possible. Now below you see my image. There are numbers. Each number will explain what it is and what it will do.

1 - Headset with microphone. You can use microphone to give basic orders. You must install the voice command mod.

2 - Somekind of a virtual goggles. There are some out there but i dont have any idea wich would suit the best for this game. <-- a big problem. And you can add motion sensor too. So when you move your head left then the ingame camera moves left.

EDIT: Just made a little research. www.trimersion.com should do the trick

3 - Logitech MX Air mouse http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mi.../3443&cl=us,en

you can use this mouse for quick commands. Just wave your hand in air and click on the right icon to make quick actions in critical situations.

4 - Somekind of Wii type controller. I dont know what it should be. There are many joysticks out there but it must be light weighter and easy to use only on one hand. With that controller you move around the submarine and on deck. I like tiger maru mod where you can move freely.

Then you could add all bunch of mods to make this game better. ROW and Maru adds so much to the game.

I would gladly hear what you think about this crazy idea. I would really like to set up my workstation and make the subsim as real as i can. Feel free on suggestions. Especially the VR goggles are the biggest problem.

Do you watch Futurama cartoons?:rotfl:

BTW: it could be useful when we will play SH40

02-09-08, 01:25 PM	#1
Gotmilk Planesman Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 192 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Making your own virtual reality submarine station? Ok. I would really like to play SH4 and feel that i am actually in the submarine. First of all i would put all mods to make subsim as realistic as possible. Now below you see my image. There are numbers. Each number will explain what it is and what it will do. 1 - Headset with microphone. You can use microphone to give basic orders. You must install the voice command mod. 2 - Somekind of a virtual goggles. There are some out there but i dont have any idea wich would suit the best for this game. <-- a big problem. And you can add motion sensor too. So when you move your head left then the ingame camera moves left. EDIT: Just made a little research. www.trimersion.com should do the trick 3 - Logitech MX Air mouse http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mi.../3443&cl=us,en you can use this mouse for quick commands. Just wave your hand in air and click on the right icon to make quick actions in critical situations. 4 - Somekind of Wii type controller. I dont know what it should be. There are many joysticks out there but it must be light weighter and easy to use only on one hand. With that controller you move around the submarine and on deck. I like tiger maru mod where you can move freely. Then you could add all bunch of mods to make this game better. ROW and Maru adds so much to the game. I would gladly hear what you think about this crazy idea. I would really like to set up my workstation and make the subsim as real as i can. Feel free on suggestions. Especially the VR goggles are the biggest problem. Last edited by Gotmilk; 02-09-08 at 02:12 PM.

02-09-08, 07:15 PM	#2
Archie Medic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The South Pacific, No, Really.... The South Pacific Posts: 165 Downloads: 73 Uploads: 0	Put on a raincoat, sit in a bathtub filled with ice cold water and get your missus to throw buckets of salty water over your head every two minutes while balancing your keyboard on your knees. Buy a klaxon horn for your car and get the kids to hit the horn when you want to dive promptly ducking your head under the water (tip: keep keyboard above water though).... :rotfl: __________________ __________________ "I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: 'I served in the United States Navy.'" President John F. Kennedy,

02-09-08, 07:55 PM	#3
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I'm all for Realism Gotmilk but... I think you've taken it waaay beyond a whole nuther level. :rotfl: __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

02-10-08, 05:27 AM	#4
castorp345 Sonar Guy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: People's Republic of Cambridge Posts: 379 Downloads: 118 Uploads: 0	i'd highly recommend your taking the tips from this page into account! ==> http://www.bluejacket.com/humor_navy-life.htm __________________ my diminutive mod contributions new chronometer thermalizer Japanese wartime radio pack Japanese traditional radio pack new radio new ordnance what color is your torped o aye, sir! sound mod

02-11-08, 09:28 AM	#6
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	I just called in the paddywagon for Gotmilk. "Take him away boys!":rotfl: __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

02-10-08, 05:29 AM	#7
John W. Hamm Watch Officer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Timbuktoo Posts: 331 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Well.. you know at first I thought there was going to be a punch line , but at the end I found you were serious , but you know he first time I found out about the head piece I considered it as well (and I still plan to get some. I game alot but they are just to expensive right now), and of course there are verbal commands some where I think I have seen them (I think):hmm: , actually your idea is great, it would certainly add immersion . I think what throws me off is the drawing:rotfl: __________________ Elvis has left the building

02-10-08, 07:18 AM	#8
Mush Martin Eternal Patrol Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,398 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Enjoy __________________ RIP Mush Tutorial

02-10-08, 09:55 AM	#10
tomoose Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 930 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Erm gents? Head tracking is already available for the PC, it's called TrackIR and it's excellent! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_AO0F5sLdVM Having said that it's currently only avail for 70+ titles. Not sure how it would apply to a subsim although being able to 'lean' around the bridge tower to 'look' around would be kinda cool. I do NOT fly IL2 or BOB without it and I've got the 'old' version without 6DOF ($40)! It really improved my dogfighting abilities (I still suck, just not as bad as before as I've got better situational awareness being able to look around without the need for keys or a hatswitch).