Fun with Wiimote

Wiimote
founder:	ruza
depends on:
interested:	pasky
software license:
hardware license:

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http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Wiimote

• we have a few Wii_Remotes (ruza, pasky)
• wire up some IR leds
• port C#/DirectX code to something Linux friendly (e.g. C++/OpenGL) (pasky)
• enjoy!

http://www.instructables.com/id/Ceiling-Mounted-Wiimote-Whiteboard/ 5s5EvhHy7eQ

• [DONE] wiimote, ruza
• [DONE] tripod, ruza (optional)
• [DONE] some type of mount (optional)
• [DONE] 3V transformer (sargon helped)
• [TO INVESTIGATE] software
  • gtkwhiteboard works well
  • http://sourceforge.net/projects/wiiwhiteboard/ (Linux)
  • http://johnnylee.net/projects/wii/ (non-Linux)
• [DONE] infra LEDs, ruza
  • IR 12LED flashlight but only when light is emited directly against WiiMote. IR light is also not visible when is more than ~3.5-4m distance (teoretical limit is 5m).
  • Vishay TSAL6400 LEDs are the best for use with WiiMote according to few reliable internet sources and out tests.

• best InfraRed LEDs for use with WiiMote according to internet forums

IR pen with Vishnay LEDs emits so much IR light, we had to use Scotch tape to absorb light that is surplus

Wii is instantly powered by power adapter

• http://www.wiimoteproject.com/

• install lswm, gtkwhiteboard and wmgui (“apt-get lswm gtkwhiteboard wmgui” for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS)
• turn your bluetooth on
• be sure you have the same screen resolution on both, primary (LCD) and secondary (projector) screen. You will have probably problems calibrate gtkwhiteboard properly otherwise.
• run lswm, follow instructions (press 1+2 on wimote), wait for BD_ADDR (BlueTooth Device Address). probably not needed, but it verifies blutooth connection.
• run gtkwhiteboard
  • make sure following switches are on
    • [x] Calibrate on start
    • [x] Save options on exit
  • press Start
  • follow instructions (you will define corners of visible space for wiimote by clicking them with IR pen)
  • move your mouse cursor on projected picture by moving and emiting infra light against projection screen from your IR Pen

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The Wii Vitality Sensor is a fingertip pulse oximeter sensor that connects through the Wii Remote. It was not released till this time and probably wouldnt be released anyways or in a bad quality. Wii_Vitality_Sensor

• Finger tracking and Head tracking
• Johyny Lee's finger tracking @ instructables.com
• IR array http://www.undcon.com/mods/irarray/
• Wiimote whiteboard