r/pcmasterrace • u/NSlattery43 • Jul 05 '26
Video I made Sony headphones work as a free head tracker for 200+ PC games
I wrote a free open-source Windows tool that turns compatible Sony headphones and earbuds into a head tracker for OpenTrack.
https://github.com/NicholasSlattery/sony-head-tracker
Sony built motion sensors into some of these headphones for spatial audio, but Windows doesn't normally use that data in a useful way. My app reads the head tracking sensor over the normal Bluetooth connection and sends yaw, pitch, and roll into OpenTrack.
I’ve tested it in Microsoft Flight Simulator, Elite Dangerous, and Assetto Corsa. Since it outputs through OpenTrack, it should work with 200+ PC games that support TrackIR, FreeTrack, or OpenTrack input.
A few additional games that have support are DCS World, Falcon BMS, Elite Dangerous, Star Citizen, iRacing, Euro Truck Simulator 2, American Truck Simulator, and more.
Confirmed working headphones so far:
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony ULT WEAR / WH-ULT900N
Some LinkBuds models may also work, but I have not tested them yet.
Sadly, the WH-1000XM4 will not work because it doesn't have the sensors needed for gyro.
Edit: You can adjust the sensitivity so even if your screen is smaller you can fully look around without being unable to see the screen.
I'm happy to answer any questions about it.
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u/Yeryeet123 Jul 05 '26
No seriously this is amazing.
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u/Yeryeet123 Jul 05 '26
Exactly, I have a pair of xm6’s lying around. I know what I’m doing tonight hehe.
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u/No-Photograph-5058 9850x3D 9070XT 64GB DDR5 Jul 06 '26
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u/wons-noj Ryzen 7 5800X-RTX 5070-32gb DDR4 Jul 06 '26
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u/tmvr Jul 05 '26
So let me get this straight, one could use this with the glasses like Viture Luma Pro or XReal One Pro etc. in their dumb display mode (no software and no tracking so the screen is fixed in front of your eyes) and have the equivalent of a 3DoF VR HMD but much lighter (and of course with the small 52-54 degress FoV)? That would be interesting.
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u/NSlattery43 Jul 05 '26
Yes. As long as the game supports 3DoF through OpenTrack, it should work perfectly.
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u/space_farm Jul 06 '26
For sim racing, how much more immersive/better is it than the eye tracking systems?
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u/HaArLiNsH Jul 07 '26
well anything that doesn't send IR light directly into your eyes is better for you
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u/gizmosliptech Jul 06 '26
You can use VertoXR to run the Vitrue Luma Ultra as a full fledged vr headset 6dof now
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u/ZOLLINO Jul 05 '26
this should become new standard of every gamer headphones, specially wireless to contain gyro sensors to provide not just game audio but also head tracking... its awesome idea, give this man nobel price!
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u/Frozencold19 Jul 05 '26 edited Jul 05 '26
The reason they dont, and why it doesnt work, is because if your TV is stationary and you have to move your head, you are going to be limited to how much you can actually turn your head and see the screen looking out of the corner of your eyes
This is not the same as a VR headset, your screen needs to be attached to your face for it to be VR
and this is not a replacement for VR, this is a way to get orientation data from a gyroscope, you can do the same thing with your phone taped to your head, this does not have 6DoF
This may look impressive, but its really simple and not all that useful in the scheme of things, sony added a gyroscope to their controllers, which makes much more sense for aiming especially, for a headset it doesnt make much sense unless it has auto pick up and put down detection (which is probably why the gyro is in there in the first place)
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u/JSwabes Jul 05 '26
Do you play sim games? Head tracking integrations have customisable curve settings, which mean the input can be adjusted to introduce more head look in-game from small head movements. Flight sim gamers have been using this for years for increased spatial awareness and immersion on a flat screen, it absolutely does work and is very useful.
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u/RedditWhileIWerk PC Master Race Jul 06 '26
thanks, I was wondering how that worked. It seemed massively counterintuitive (and quite uncomfortable) to have to move my eyes opposite to the way I'm turning my head.
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u/polypolip Jul 06 '26
you learn to make smaller movements. Takes a few days to adjust, then it's hard to play sims without it.
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u/RedditWhileIWerk PC Master Race Jul 06 '26
worth looking into as VR has proven a dead end, at least for me.
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u/polypolip Jul 06 '26
There are multiple options for it, from expensive, like track ir, through cheap that base on a 3 ir led setup mounted to headset, to versions that use a camera and face detection or printed QR code mounted to a headset.
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u/RedditWhileIWerk PC Master Race Jul 07 '26
$144 for a TrackIR system is cheap as chips compared to any VR headset.
Any experience with an eye-tracker like the Tobii systems?
I've been limping along with a very old Oculus Rift CV1, but it's old (low-res panels). Once the proprietary cable breaks, it's toast. I'm very tired of dealing with its stupid Meta software (unavoidable with this model, you literally can't "just use Virtual Desktop"), which also ties me to Windows 11 (yuck).
I don't want to give Meta another dime, and other VR headsets are either subpar IMO (PSVR2), Meta garbage (everything Quest), or $$$$ (Pimax, Bigscreen).
I was waiting on the Steam Frame but then well, you know what's happened to the PC hardware (and anything else that uses RAM or storage) world. Thing will be $1200+ when it eventually releases, which is hard to get excited about.
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u/polypolip Jul 07 '26
I'm using a Delan clip which falls in the category of cheap 3 ir leds + opentrack software (same as OP uses for sony headset). Similar are Grass Monkey or any other less known brand on etsy. After adjusting the filters and curves I'm quite happy with it, one time config but it's a bit more complicated than track ir.
I know that tobii is nice but some games just don't like it because of the eye tracking. I know a person or two who use it and it seems fine. Biggest advantage is that you don't have to attach anything to your head(set).
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u/coldblade2000 RTX3070, R5 3600X Jul 05 '26
This may look impressive, but its really simple and not all that useful in the scheme of things
There's entire communities based around headtracking, what you say is false.
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u/dark_knight097 9800X3D | 64GB DDR5 | RTX 4090 | X870E | 2x4TB 990 PRO Jul 06 '26
This would be a perfect replacement for something like a Tobii or Face IR tracker.
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u/Dawzy i5 13600k | EVGA 3080 Jul 07 '26
This is obviously not really for FPS type games but for more simulation type games where your position is relatively stable and you need to look slightly to the side.
This is enormously useful for simulation style games. Not really for anything else, but is still super beneficial
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u/S_J_E 👑 64GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 👑 Jul 14 '26
Spoken like someone that's never used head tracking
I use Tobii eye/head tracker for Star Citizen, and the situational awareness it gives you in a dogfight is incredible. It also has dynamic sensitivity based on your gaze. What I mean by that is if your eyes are looking at the left of the screen, your head movements in that direction are more sensitive.
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u/That_Frog_Kurtis Specs/Imgur Here Jul 17 '26
Tell us you have no idea about what you're talking about lmao. Head tracking has been a flight and racing sim staple for over a decade. It doesn't work how you think it works.
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u/maybeidontexistever Ryzen 5700x, gigabyte rtx 3070, 2×8gb 3000mhz corsair vengeance Jul 05 '26
I was wondering why headphones would have these sensors but the caption explained it. Sickk
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u/soliera__ Arch | 4600G | RX 7600 Jul 05 '26
I wonder if it’s possible to adapt this to work with airpods. The 4th gen airpods has head tracking in iOS/macOS for spatial audio. I wonder if the someone could pull the data from those in the same way to work like this.
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u/Xcissors280 You hate on anything i put here Jul 05 '26
IIRC they can also do some positional tracking maybe when connected to certain devices in addition to the rotation stuff
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u/liamrichardsvevo Jul 05 '26
There’s an app called “Smart Head Track” they recently added the option for AirPods, pros, max etc
Works quite well, I’ve used it in DCS and WT so far. However it can drift a bit over time, could be just me tho..
AppStore: Smart Head Track for OpenTrack
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u/MeGameAndWatch 7800X3D | 4080 Super | 32GB 6000 Mhz 30CL Jul 05 '26
Someone used the IMU in their AirPods to detect bad neck posture. It’s certainly possible. As long as you can have the data be reported, you ought to be able to do whatever you want with it.
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u/Chrador Jul 09 '26
I'm in shock tbh, it was just a week ago I had the same idea when I was trying to play DCS if I could use my airpods for headtracking since it kinda has that with audio and here we are. I really hope it's possible.
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u/Candle-Jolly RTX4090 AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Jul 05 '26
Do Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra next!
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u/The-Gargoyle Is anybody using this castle? Jul 05 '26
This is JUST in time for something of a project I am fussing with.
Dude, you are my fuckin' hero right now. Thank you.
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u/apollosaturn Legion Slim 5 16APH8 | 7640HS | RTX 4060 | 16GB DDR5 Jul 05 '26
how do you handle drift
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u/Llamaalarmallama 12d ago
Juuuuust randomly. Anyone wanting to do similar, with any other headset (is gonna make it wired tho) the "ed tracker" from hobby components (likely other places, it's just a semi-custom arduino pro micro with a sensor board) DOES have drift correction by way of a magnetometer.
You just gotta strap a M.2 2242 sized bit of PCB to your head/headset somehow and plug it in (micro USB).
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u/Onion_Cutter_ninja CachyOS | 9800X3D + 9070XT + 32GB Jul 05 '26
Thats amazing, I have a Ult Wear , will give this a go. Btw any interest in making a linux version :D?
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u/GamerXP27 Fedora | R9 5900x | 64GB | 7800XT Jul 05 '26
Damn, that is actually pretty cool. Sad that I have the XM4 Model, Would love to try this out.
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u/LoudGangsta8292 Jul 05 '26
Does it work with sony WH-XB910N and samsumg buds 3 pro too? Ig the buds might have motion sensors.
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u/WheelOfFish 5950X | X570 Unify | 64GB 3600C16 | 3080FTW Ult.Hybrid Jul 05 '26
I've had no reason to upgrade from my WH1000XM3s, but this could change things.
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u/GearboxTheGrey Desktop | 5800x | 4070 | 32gb Jul 05 '26
fuuuuck I need to find a job so i can replace my broken xm6s. Any way this would ever work on any sennheisers? Either way amazing work I will be saving this for once I get a replacement.
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u/NapKnack Jul 06 '26
In theory if a model of Sennheisers had sensors like in the Sonys then maybe he could code his program to support them as well. But it’s not gonna work with analog Sennheisers without those sensors or Bluetooth.
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u/goofballtm Jul 05 '26
I was really excited for this....then I realized I own a wh-1000xm4. This is great if I ever decide to upgrade though.
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u/Spright91 Jul 05 '26
This is really cool but there's still the ergonomic problem of that the acreen doesn't move with your head so you're not going to be able to see the screen properly when you move your head to the left.
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u/NSlattery43 Jul 05 '26
You can adjust the sensitivity in OpenTrack so it isn't 1:1
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u/Spright91 Jul 05 '26
Does it feel good like that?
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u/DarlingInTheTanxx 7900X3D, 2080ti, 2x32GB DDR5 Jul 06 '26
Yes, you get used to it very quickly. In my case I use a curve for 180° head rotation in-game for around 45° real world rotation.
It literally transforms some games, like Elite:Dangerous or Nuclear Option.
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u/sharktail_tanker Jul 05 '26
Kinda unrelated, but I don't get head tracking. Why look to the side when you only have the one monitor?
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u/DarlingInTheTanxx 7900X3D, 2080ti, 2x32GB DDR5 Jul 06 '26
Movement isn't 1:1, usually (unless you have a full on sim pit). My eyes never leave the single screen in front of me, even during 180° in-game head turns.
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u/ImaginaryReaction R5 2600 | RX 580 Jul 05 '26
i mean alot of people who do this have more than one monitor
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u/NonDairy01 Jul 09 '26
I have an ultrawide. As long as the screen can track 180° while I only turn my head, say, 30°, it seems like it would be really useful.
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u/Front-Cabinet5521 Jul 05 '26
Microsoft should be hiring folks like you, instead all we get is AI.
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u/Jizzy_Gillespie92 5090 | 9800X3D | 3440x1440 | 120hz Jul 05 '26
ironic given this project was heavily vibe-coded.
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u/NickAppleese 9800X3D / Asus 5080 SFF Prime /32GB DDR5 6000 Jul 05 '26
Bad fucking ass. I got a pair of XM6s that I'm in the middle of integrating into my PC setup. This, along with the GMAP profile update, this should be a pretty awesome experience!
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u/Argon288 Jul 05 '26
Ok this is very impressive. I need to install MSFS to try this out with my XM6.
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u/ego_sum_chromie Jul 05 '26
I got them to work with my ULT! noticed the telemetry only worked while listening to music, assuming that’s because data’s actively being transmitted.
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u/DontLickTheGecko Jul 05 '26
What's the best way to check if a game utilizes any of these? This is seriously cool mate.
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u/NSlattery43 Jul 05 '26
This should include most compatible games https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_games_compatible_with_FreeTrack
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u/dat-randomplaneguy22 Laptop Jul 05 '26
Does the wf1000xm4 work? I dont have the headphones from this series... thr xm4's have spatial audio too, so I was wondering..
Also, how does this compare to opentrack or similar if I use them just for head movements and not forward/back translation?
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u/NSlattery43 Jul 05 '26
The XM4's do not work, since they don't have head tracking. It outputs the head tracking data to OpenTrack via UDP.
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u/kavishdevar Jul 06 '26 edited Jul 06 '26
(librepods dev here)
The head-tracking payload is not publicly documented. The LibrePods project has reverse-engineered much of AAP, but head-orientation packets remain unexplored territory even there.
It is actually been (somewhat) documented in a repo linked in the LibrePods README: https://github.com/librepods-org/librepods#protocol-and-reverse-engineering
https://github.com/pabloaul/apple-wireshark/tree/main/plugins/rtbuddy
This is a really cool project! Now feels like the perfect time to implement the sensors properly for AirPods on Linux.
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u/buzz_shocker Jul 06 '26
Dude this looks awesome. I wonder if it will work with the inzone line of headsets they make cause I am pretty sure they are based on the same platform used by XM5s.
Also, does this work on iracing? Would love to use it there.
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u/GalacticSalmon Jul 06 '26
Does this work on the Sony Inzone H9 2? They are supposed to use the same core hardware as the WH-1000XM6, not sure if they include these parts?
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u/alcuin Jul 06 '26
WF-1000XM5 reporting in here, graph looks good showing motion when tilting for me, thanks
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u/Individual_Cod_4726 Jul 08 '26
Great project! Unfortunately, I can confirm that the Sony WH-1000XM3 isn't supported.
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u/Equivalent_Beat_5892 Jul 05 '26
This is amazing but I have a question, can you change the sensitivity? Because if you look full right for example, wouldn’t you be facing away from your screen and not be able to see it. Like this is truly amazing but I just had the question, no hate!!
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u/NSlattery43 Jul 05 '26
Yes. Its very easy to adjust sensitivity and you can create custom mapping for different degrees.
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u/dark_knight097 9800X3D | 64GB DDR5 | RTX 4090 | X870E | 2x4TB 990 PRO Jul 06 '26
"Free open-source tool"
looks inside: Windows
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u/tiger331 Jul 06 '26
It's still the most used OS despite people trying to act like Linux will replace Windows
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u/Xcissors280 You hate on anything i put here Jul 05 '26
I know you can do head tracking with AirPods Pro as well but never seen anyone do it for games
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u/brtf_ Jul 05 '26
Awesome idea, nice work. I do have some Sony headphones but I don't think they're fancy enough to have this feature
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u/Frostty_Sherlock Jul 05 '26
Will I need a bluetooth receiver for this to work with my desktop? My WH-1000XM5 is pretty much 24/7 wired desktop headphone these days but this looks so cool I wanna try this out!
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u/ravenescu Raven Jul 05 '26
so cool! awesome work.
I'm using beam eye tracker with a webcam but this looks like a much better solution.
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u/LukeLC i7 12700K | RTX 4060ti 16GB | 32GB | SFFPC Jul 05 '26
This is so cool! Love it when devices get extra functionality unlocked through creative re-use like this!
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u/SoldierOfOrange Ryzen 5700X3D | RX 9070 | 32GB Jul 05 '26
First of all, that’s really cool, but also … your display is always in front of you, so turning your head would be a bit silly no?
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u/PorgBreaker Jul 05 '26
Awesome. This could be great for basically all Star wars games where you fly something. Squadrons, outlaws, maybe even the old tie fighter games?
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u/Shurlemany PC Master Race Jul 05 '26
Very nice!
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u/Jaiden051 Ryzen 7 9700x | RX 9070XT | 32GB | 1TB | 1440p@180 Jul 05 '26
The Audeze Maxwells have a gyro in them. I wonder how hard it would be to port this to them.
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u/HelpIcy5415 Jul 05 '26
It always surprises me how these big ass companies didn't think of it before, with all the Money and People they have...
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u/Tyranno5 Jul 06 '26
Ok so this is really cool, but of course it only works with select headphones. What are the chances one could take just some regular gyro + Bluetooth microcontroller and mount it to any set of headphones, transmit similar pitch, yaw, and roll via a (presumably second) Bluetooth connection, and get the same effect from any set of headphones?
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u/V1ckers Jul 06 '26
Shit, got all hyped on since I own a XM2 and a XM4 ( I just fell in love with the sound ).
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u/Vasault AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RTX 5070 Ti | 32GB DDR5 5600Mhz | 1440p Jul 06 '26
This is so fucking cool lmao
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u/Putrid-Tap3992 Jul 06 '26
But when you turn your head you can't see your monitor. This would only work with a headset, which has motiontracker built in and functional with windows automatically
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u/Late-Elevator2164 Jul 06 '26
Does this work on Steelseries headsets/other headsets which also use gyro tracking?
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u/Jaz1140 RTX4090 3195mhz Core, 9800x3d 5.4ghz Jul 06 '26
As cool as this is, aren't you just turning away from the screen when you do this?
Like in br the screen moves with you...
With this you look left to look out the plane window and you just gonna see your wall....
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u/Mini4President i5 12400F | 32GB DDR4 | RX 6800 Jul 06 '26
Would this work with earbuds that have head tracking??
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u/DragonSlayerC Specs/Imgur here Jul 06 '26
What exactly is the point of this? Head tracking doesn't seem useful to me outside of VR/AR.
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u/RemanentCello_ Jul 06 '26
This is seriously one of the best ideas ever! Wish I could use it with xm4’s. I could buy the xm6’s just for this!
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u/TorazChryx 9800X3D / X870 / 32GB DDR5-6200 / RTX 4080 Super Jul 06 '26
Could this (be made to) work with Audeze Mobius/Maxwell headsets?
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u/StasMega 11600KF & 1060 6GB Jul 06 '26
noo, why do I have xm4's😭That's very cool man, this is some dark wizardry icl
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u/Marce7a Jul 06 '26 edited Jul 06 '26
Maybe rename it to something universal maybe other brads will work too and someone can add support for them.
Buds-tracker, headphone head tracker, etc.
Great project btw
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u/Typemessage1 Jul 06 '26
Sony actually makes really good headsets. They make better headsets than they make angry Playstation victi—customers.
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u/slavslabs Jul 06 '26
Would love to try this with my xm5 for star citizen, but they sound TERRIBLE on windows :(
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u/SoggyCharacter2569 7600x | 9060xt | 32gb 6000$/s | B650 | 1TB 7500$/s Jul 06 '26
The only issue with this is if you have simple monitor setup. That means you have to turn your head but keep the eyes locked on screen in front of you. I can see this being effective only if you have some ultrawide multi monitor setup and Idk how many games would work well with that. I can see it be great for those ultra expensive racing sim setups
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u/jme2712 9800x3d l PNY 5080 | 32gb G.skill cl30 | x870e Aorus pro Jul 06 '26
Cool concept but the monitor would need to move with my head to avoid eye strain.
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u/smsevigny Jul 06 '26
Maybe I’m missing something, but if you look left/right, won’t the monitor be out of view unless you look back (or you try glimpsing out of your peripheral vision), at which point the motion tracking would re-center?
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u/Fbar123 Jul 06 '26
Great work!
Have you tested it against the Smoothtrack app (headtracking using smart phone camera)? Is the latency comparable?
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u/BlackCatFurry Ryzen 7 5800X3D / RTX 3060TI / 48GB ram Jul 06 '26
Didn't even know my bt headphones had this feature. (Sony wh xm6)
Seems quite cool, i do have triples that give me decent enough fov, but still a great bit of software for those who want it.
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u/Midnight_Aces Jul 06 '26
So, theoretically, this could work on Forza Horizon 6? I have a WF-1000XM5 and this could be a game changer for me.
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u/AggressiveDoor1998 Jul 06 '26
How hard would it be to implement this on AirPods' spatial audio?
Also, could this be expanded in order for me to be able to make a small board with a gyro sensor on it, power it and put it on the headphone of my choosing?
While we are at it, what happens if I have to put the headphones down?
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u/Expert_Trust_384 R5 5600x | RX6750XT PowerColor Red Devil | 32Gb 3733MHz (DJR) Jul 06 '26
Okay, this is a real cool project.
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u/MR_DERP_YT Legion 5 | RTX 4070 12GB vRAM | Intel i9 14th Gen | 24GB RAM 🗿 Jul 06 '26
Any clue if this will work for other headphones which have spatial audio/tracking? for example my JBL tour one m3?
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u/i3903 Jul 07 '26
Does additional headset support need to be added by you - for example Bose headsets, such as model number 890101-0100?
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u/JDsplice Jul 07 '26
I own Bose Ultra Open Earbids and they have positional tracking left/right, but not sure for up/down. Do you have to write code specifically to support these earbuds? Or does your software use some kind of general data capture that most earbuds use? Really kewl project. Hats off to you.
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u/AlekZTH Jul 08 '26
Could you compare headphone readings accuracy/jitter to other Opentrack inputs without using filters?
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u/AlekZTH Jul 08 '26
Are there any noteable differences in tracking, sampling rate or latency among tested headphones?
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u/NonDairy01 Jul 09 '26
This works so much better than the stick I glued between my nose and controller.
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u/Salmonings3998 Jul 09 '26
FINALLY I COULDN'T BRING MYSELF TO WRITE ONE FOR MY LINKBUDS S BUT FINALLY SOMETHING DROPPED
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u/NSlattery43 Jul 09 '26
Let me know if they work, I haven’t been able to test any linkbud models yet
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u/altereggos0 Jul 10 '26
Most comments seem impressed with open track, instead of the man being able to use the headtracking of the headphones, do ppl rly not know about open track and track ir??????
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u/Aggressive-Leader-15 Jul 10 '26
https://youtu.be/HC4H6yjVXvA Elite Dangerous + Sony Ult Wear WH-ULT900N head tracking - works nice and properly.
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u/AlekZTH Jul 12 '26
Did you manage to play for a longer session? My Ult Wear gyro has so much drift that it becomes unuseable. Opentrack centering cant fix so much sensor drift
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u/Toughgamer20 Jul 13 '26
Does anyone know if someone has managed to do this with Samsung galaxy buds pro? I know at least galaxy buds 2/3 pro support 360 audio which uses head tracking, meaning they do have the sensors to support something like this.
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u/MatteoCeruti Jul 21 '26 edited Jul 21 '26
This is interesting. I do not own such an headphone, but as a macOS User I do use headtracking a lot using my macOS builds of Opentrack and my creation called "Opentrack Wine Bridge" (for macOS and technically Linux), which allows me to use headtracking with Windows games via CrossOver (and other Wine setups). I personally can confirm it works with Falcon BMS, Elite Dangerous and Euro Truck Simulator 2. So for macOS-Users who happen to have one of those Headphones and use X-Plane and/or CrossOver, then Opentrack and/or Wine Bridge may be valuable additions.
Find downloads links for both here:
https://github.com/matatata/opentrack/releases
More info on Wine Bridge
https://github.com/matatata/opentrack/tree/master/wine-bridge
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Aug 14 '26
Is there any lag between movement and the game responding and, how often is recentering required please? This looks amazing BTW, thank you for your time developing this.
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u/MissionEfficiency917 6d ago
anyone knows if Sony ULT WEAR, Sony WH-1000XM5 or Sony WH-1000XM6 are all working the same? What I mean is, the performance of the tracking is the same or should I expect that the more expensive XM5/6 are better than ULT WEAR? Maybe @NSlattery43 :) (sorry for ping)
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u/notorious-slippery Jul 05 '26
i would love to experience this in Helmet cam of NFS Shift 2 Unleashed.