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Ginsu Victim:

--- Quote from: TheShanMan on October 14, 2009, 12:51:20 pm ---Seems like this isn't the first time this issue has come up (I could be thinking of something else though).

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Spinner argument. It got ugly. If I recall, Saint had to lock it while he was gone for the weekend.
RandyT:

--- Quote from: TheShanMan on October 14, 2009, 12:51:20 pm ---
--- Quote from: RayB on October 14, 2009, 01:41:41 am ---Useless bickering for a "1.0" product. Even Microsoft never gets it right on the first iteration. Cut Ultimarc some slack and wait for the 1.1 fix. (I'm pretty confident a solution exists like what I suggested above, but my post probably flew over the heads of most).

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Third'ed. Randy, I think it's fine for you to try to help Andy and your motives may be 100% pure, but diving into the engineering implementation details adds no value to this thread because that's only relevant to you and Andy. I think it would be better to take up that discussion with him via PM. I know it sucks, but as a competitor you need to tread very lightly when it comes to questioning/critiquing a competitor's product, even if you don't have a similar product and have no plans for one. Right or wrong, it's just way too easy for you to come across as a jerk, as evidenced by some of the reactions you've gotten.

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Well, just to keep the record straight, the solution offered up by RayB (the one he refers to in the quote you quoted) is the very same one I offered before he made that post.  He calls it a "multiplier", whereas I refer to it as a "factor table".  It makes no sense to me that anyone would see RayB as being "helpful" and me as being "derogatory" unless that individual has already "taken a side".  And if that's truly the case, there's really no reason for me to be concerned about what they think about what I say.  There is a difference, though; I have already given Andy my money.


--- Quote ---I think it would be better to take up that discussion with him via PM.

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This isn't a joint development.  I am interacting here as any other member would, and is, as evidenced by RayB's earlier comment.  

I don't take offense at your comments, and others shouldn't take offense to mine.  One of two things will ultimately happen as a result of them.  Either the product will improve to a level beyond what is shown in the videos, or prospective buyers won't have overly high expectations from the product.  Both outcomes benefit everyone in the community.

RandyT
bkenobi:
I disagree.  I think it's good to hear different opinions about the hardware.  Randy doesn't have a competing product and is asking the same questions that I'm interested in having answers for.  Maybe there's only 2 of use, but before I spend my money on a pair of AimTrak's, I want to know that they will outperform my GunCon2 setup.  Ehhh, whatever.   :dunno
Hoopz:

--- Quote from: RandyT on October 14, 2009, 01:20:42 pm --- One of two things will ultimately happen as a result of them.  Either the product will improve to a level beyond what is shown in the videos, or prospective buyers won't have overly high expectations from the product.  Both outcomes benefit everyone in the community.

RandyT

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Two outcomes based off the assumption that the videos are the end all, be all of how it operates.  It's one user's experience and may not be the same for everyone/anyone else.  I'm not saying it's perfect as I haven't had a chance to fiddle with mine yet.
AndyWarne:

--- Quote from: RandyT on October 13, 2009, 09:50:04 pm ---
 I offered a very simple and effective way to help calibrate for it.  If he has a different idea, then that's fine too.  
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I think you will find that you repeated my idea, ie to position the cursor a known distance from the edge and have the gun aim at this rather than the edge of the screen. Maybe read the posts again...

Have you used a reasonable mobile phone camera recently? I dont think you will find any noticeable picture distortion.
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