Droolon Pi1 Firmware Update

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does eye movement work in vrchat?

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someone mentioned that it should but i can find no info about that and i was not set up for it anyways, so, maybe but not for me?

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And you get any noticeable increase of performance?

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I do not have an rtx card yet so I do not have any dfr or ffr, so I can’t tell you if that is the case. I just had it mounted to see how it fit if it was a bother installed. but I have no software support for anything.

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VRChat doesn’t support hardware based eye tracking, it is only simulated with animations.

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Then is normal that you doesn’t see any decrease in the image quality.

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We (me, engineers and 7invensun) are currently investigating whats wrong when using the latest Droolon software+FW with final 8KX. We havent seen this issue before. Here is how I would explain the progress upon starting Windows and trying to run it:

  1. Windows starts
  2. PiTool starts
  3. Pimax 8KX is initiated, tracking and OK
  4. DroolonPi1 IS detected in Device Manager
  5. PiTool says aSeeVR runtime is NOT running
  6. Manually Starting aSeeVR through PiTool by clicking “Service not ready, Launch aSeeVR”
  7. Headset and service instantly reboots (??)
  8. Headset initializes, then tracking found and OK
  9. Now, DroolonPi1 IS NOT detected anymore in Device Manager
  10. aSeeVR runtime not running anymore.
  11. PiTool shows no message, everything seems OK on PiTool and headset is running
  12. Conclusion: eye tracking hardware not found - service stopped.

Now, further on:

  1. I unplug the eye tracking USB, and plug it in again
  2. Now DroolonPi1 IS detected in Device Manager
  3. PiTool says “Service not ready, Launch aSeeVR”
  4. I click to start the service.
  5. Headset reboots/restarts and initiates again
  6. Headset now OK and tracking.
  7. Now DroolonPi1 IS NOT detected in Device Manager again
  8. aSeeVR runtime quits again
  9. Eye tracking not accessible and service cannot be started manually either.

Is this something you see as well?

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By the way, I have asked for the calibration Unity app and runtime, so I can implement it into Pimax VR Experience. Eventually we can have the UI working with eye tracking interaction.

But first things first, this issue must be solved urgently…

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I have a 5k+ and am seeing something somewhat different. The headset starts and “launch aSeeVR” like you, but launching it doesnt restart the headset and it remains in my device manager. The problem comes when you try and calibrate the eye tracker nothing happens. The leds dont turn on and the calibration software just freezes.

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Please when possible also ensure that it works fine with all foams. So we don’t have to choose between no distortions or eye tracking.

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Yep, seen this problem as well. Btw did you upgrade the FW successfully so it says DrooolonPi1 in Device Manager and not MobileVR or something?

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Yeah it shows up as Droolon Pi1. I think someone in another thread managed to get it to work by removing their extension cord so thats another avenue to explore.

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Hi Pimax quorra,
I install the eyetracking in my 5k+ and it’s working. I think accuracy could improve a bit more. Should I install this new firmware or not? What is improving this firmware you are offering?
Thanks.

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same boat as zuiquan, with 5k+ Couldn’t upgrade firmware as it was already listed as droolon in device manage. opened a ticket so i can get my logs pulled and added to dataset.

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“Using a thin mask is very easy to cause problems with the pupil position”
WTF? Seriously? I had to mod all of my headsets (including the Vive) to get the best possible FOV and image quality - if the eye tracker will only work when the eye distance is > certain distance, than it basically kills it for me.
This information, coupled with all the driver issues, reflections and flimsy hardware installation really pisses me off, honestly, and I’m quite happy with my Pimax headsets (8K-X, two 5K+), so this is coming from a loyal customer…

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The fact that we have to cut anything , pisses me off. It’s so ghetto.

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Apparently Pimax is advising that users stay away from updating the firmware

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Hi does the Eye Tracking Warranty cover Drool?

Because when it arrive I Drooled On my Droolon.

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… ba-dum-tsssssssss… :smiley:

#DadJoke

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no no no… you got the name wrong :smile:
it’s DroolOn :wink:

and they keep on coming…

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