I have the open XR Pimax XR runtime tool installed, and have settings on low, latency at 90 hz. The Pimax Play Client software (current version 1.13.02.01 is detecting my headset. but on choosing a flight and switching to VR mode , it always crashes my sim after 5-6 seconds.
Any solutions ?
thanks
Hi,
While I can’t duplicate your issue here is how I fly in VR with the Crystal:
First I turn on my computer.
Then I launch Pimax Play and the Crystal.
Next I launch MSFS in 2d mode and get it completely ready, i.e. aircaft sitting on the ramp. Or sitting on the runway with it’s engine (s) running.
Only then I switch from 2d to VR.
Also have you tried flying with an empty Community folder? Or in Safe mode after a CTD? There could be a conflict with one of your addons.
Can you get the sim to run in VR using SteamVR? I have has several problems using PimaxXR and the Toolkit. Only tonight the Toolkit caused a new rhythmic stutter every two seconds or so, that dev mode showed up in main thread, render thread and GPU that was bizarre, making it unplayable, yet it worked OK in SteamVR. Must say I have not been overly impressed with the Crystal implementation and stability in the sim so far.
I experimented with Crystal, MSFS and SteamVR. It worked. I just needed to choose SteamVR in PimaxXR tool.
The FPS was ca. 10% lower compared to PimaxXR, but the image (especially when looking sideways) was not moving smoothly, even at 40 FPS, so I reverted to PimaxXR.
Well, I resolved my weird issues with PimaxXR and the Toolkit this morning with some help from Mbucchia. Hope you get it all to work for you.
I finally have it working, using the Pimax XR Runtime tool. I have smart smoothing turned off, it is at 90 hz ( all in the Pimax Client). In the Pimax XR runtime app, i unchecked everything, including ’ recenter headset on startup’. Also in FS2020, im using TAA as is recommended, reprojection off, DX11. (I have a 4090 with a i9-13900 , 64GB memory)
So far its working great and is an improvement from my G2. Edge to Edge clarity, well except for aabout 15-20% of the edges. I was a bit dissapointed in the FOV, i was expecting it to be wider. It is just a little wider than the G2, but the sharper edge to edge clarity helps a lot. I can finally move my eyes around in the headset and see clear numbers on gauges or the G1000 etc.
Comfort of the headset is low, it feels quite bulky on my head and pinches on my nose. i cant seem to get it just comfortable and pressed/ aligned to my head just right. Im hoping there are after market foam face cushions that are more comfortable.
Just did a night flight tonight and really quite impressed with the FPS and the colors/ smoothness.
I have most settings on Ultra in FS2020, and im getting 40 FPs which is more than enough for me.
It does get a bit hot, and fogs up slightly with about 40 mins of simming.
Consider this:
I have the same unsolved issue. Was working great a few days ago. Turn on mfs2020 … a fe seconds and crash. Screen black. Sometimes i can kill yhe frozen mfs2020 , sometimes irmt reboots or i have to reboot it.