Track IR lag when using Virtual Cockpit

[ATAG_Highseas]

Hi chaps...

Not sure how many of the rest of you use Virtial Cockpit. I have a small monitor flat on my desk behind my stick with the compass on it... (where it is in the Spit / Hurris... )

I noticed recently though that the small lag i get on my Track IR (which I'd alwasy assumed was normal) is gone when i dont run VC.

This lag is like a very slight stutter... and only apparent when I move my head. FPS are through the roof !

I use a 1ms monitor so it's not motion blur.

rest of my specs in my sig.

Im assuming this is a common side effect of using VC but I'd love to hear from other VC users.

Oh... also this happned just the same on my old rig... different Mother Board, CPU and GPU !! hence why I assume its a VC thing... and hopefully not my Track IR.

[Erpr.Gr.210_Mölders]

I have a system very similar to your but I do not notice this lag ( fortunately ) with VC... ( I run VC on a Samsung SyncMater 913N )...maybe try to lower a bit the VC resolution on screen it seems to help a bit ( I was doing so when I was playing on the laptop and the positive effects were quite noticeable )

[ATAG_Highseas]

I have a system very similar to your but I do not notice this lag ( fortunately ) with VC... ( I run VC on a Samsung SyncMater 913N )...maybe try to lower a bit the VC resolution on screen it seems to help a bit ( I was doing so when I was playing on the laptop and the positive effects were quite noticeable )

Cheers

I've got it running on an "e-machines" (?! whoever they are) VGA screen.

Will have a play about with resolutions and see where i get to.

I hadn't considered that, but it's not like I need hi-res for a compass so definately worth a look !

[ATAG_Septic]

If you have a spare PC or laptop you could try running VC via server mode to the same display, which is very simple to set up.

I have a vague memory of this solving some problems and doing so might remove the need for a multi-screen setup, which can bring it's own problems for some.

Septic.

[Baffin]

Apparently, 3D Video settings have an impact on latency. There are latency notes at the bottom of some of the "Manage 3D Settings" screens in Nvidia Control Panel which may help. I remember these in the "Vertical Sync" and the "Virtual Reality pre-rendered frames" settings. (Way down at the bottom of the list) Hope this applies...

[ATAG_Highseas]

Apparently, 3D Video settings have an impact on latency. There are latency notes at the bottom of some of the "Manage 3D Settings" screens in Nvidia Control Panel which may help. I remember these in the "Vertical Sync" and the "Virtual Reality pre-rendered frames" settings. (Way down at the bottom of the list) Hope this applies...

Good call... I will take a look at those.

[Erpr.Gr.210_Mölders]

Another thing that I forget to mention to gain some FPS from VC...In VC disable all the dials and gauges that are not needed...you will gain some FPS

[Erpr.Gr.210_Mölders]

If you have a spare PC or laptop you could try running VC via server mode to the same display, which is very simple to set up.

I have a vague memory of this solving some problems and doing so might remove the need for a multi-screen setup, which can bring it's own problems for some.

Septic.

Do you have some links about it? I have always searched about running VC via server mode but I've found only very scarce information about what to do...thanks!

[ATAG_Septic]

Do you have some links about it? I have always searched about running VC via server mode but I've found only very scarce information about what to do...thanks!

I have real problems locating the download with VC server so have just added it again to the download section https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.c...downloadid=180

1. Start VCServer.exe on a PC where you running CoD.
2. Start VirtualCockpit.exe on a second PC.
3. Select remote mode.
4. Type your first PC's (where VCServer.exe running) IPv4 address (no name resolving in this version) in "Server IP". You can use ipconfig (press Win+r, type "cmd", press enter, type "ipconfig", press enter) to see it.
Also you need to check your firewall is not blocking communication on selected TCP port (8270 by default).
5. Start cockpit. If something goes wrong, you'll see error message with WinSock error code (can take some time if you use invalid IP or port is blocked by firewall).
6. Start CoD. As soon you as get in a plane, you'll see instruments.

All credit to for this goes to Colander and matweich.

[ATAG_Highseas]

Out of interest... what version of VC are you chaps using? I know of two releases... maybe that is part of the issue.

[Baffin]

I have real problems locating the download with VC server so have just added it again to the download section https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.c...downloadid=180

1. Start VCServer.exe on a PC where you running CoD.
2. Start VirtualCockpit.exe on a second PC.
3. Select remote mode.
4. Type your first PC's (where VCServer.exe running) IPv4 address (no name resolving in this version) in "Server IP". You can use ipconfig (press Win+r, type "cmd", press enter, type "ipconfig", press enter) to see it.
Also you need to check your firewall is not blocking communication on selected TCP port (8270 by default).
5. Start cockpit. If something goes wrong, you'll see error message with WinSock error code (can take some time if you use invalid IP or port is blocked by firewall).
6. Start CoD. As soon you as get in a plane, you'll see instruments.

All credit to for this goes to Colander and matweich.

Doesn't all this bandwith sharing affect the gameplay on the main machine? I'd like to try this, but not if it degrades game performance.

[ATAG_Septic]

Doesn't all this bandwith sharing affect the gameplay on the main machine? I'd like to try this, but not if it degrades game performance.

I've nothing scientific to offer as I've not tested sufficiently but I suspect that running it via the server actually reduces load on the game PC as it is not drawing the gauges. The bandwidth is only over your home network. It also negates the need for using multi-screen, which introduces problems for some such as the need to use pseudo full screen mode.

Septic.

[ATAG_Septic]

Out of interest... what version of VC are you chaps using? I know of two releases... maybe that is part of the issue.

I use the version I linked to above. Works fine here old chap.

[ATAG_Highseas]

Cheers Septic

[Baffin]

How do I select Remote mode? Which Program?

[ATAG_Septic]

How do I select Remote mode? Which Program?

You select remote mode in VirtualCockpit on the second PC old chap.

[Baffin]

But there's no options to select from, old bean...

[Erpr.Gr.210_Mölders]

EDITED: The correct procedure to run VC in remote mode can be found at the link indicated below.

LINK: http://wernermolders.forumfree.it/?t=75318227

[Erpr.Gr.210_Mölders]

EDITED: The correct procedure to run VC in remote mode can be found at the link indicated below.

LINK: http://wernermolders.forumfree.it/?t=75318227

[Erpr.Gr.210_Mölders]

EDITED: The correct procedure to run VC in remote mode can be found at the link indicated below.

LINK: http://wernermolders.forumfree.it/?t=75318227

[Erpr.Gr.210_Mölders]

The correct procedure to run VC in remote mode can be found at the link indicated below. The procedure has been now fully tested and it's 100% working!

LINK: http://wernermolders.forumfree.it/?t=75318227