Thursday, December 25, 2008

Wii(mote) Tweakin'

One of the things I've been working on/researching about these Christmas is the connection between a Wiimote and a PC for multiple purposes. and fortunately, turns out is not only possible but also extremely easy and, most of all, FUN!
It all came to my mind after we had to do a power point presentation for "Business Management" class about a company, and we chose Nintendo (Click here if you want to have a look at the presentation). the thing is that after several hours of research, I came across this youtube video about this guy using the wiimote and infrared emitting pens for making a interactive whiteboard. I was so shocked that I simply had to try it myself!
After that I started my research
Background Knowledge:
  • The Wiimote gets connected to the Nintendo Wii by Bluetooth technology
  • The things that makes your Wiimote point is a infrared detector IN the wiimote that detects the 3 infrared emitting LEDs in the Wii Sensor bar, this detector only works in a 45º area in front of the Wiimote
Ok, now you are ready to know the results of my research:
  • Connect the Wiimote to the PC
  1. Install BlueSoleil software, available online and in torrents...
  2. Once installed Plug in/Turn on your bluetooth
  3. In the Windows bar, Look for a Bluettoth Icon, if its grey, right click and press "Turn On Bluettoth"
  4. once the grey icon has turned blue, right click again and press "Display Classic View"
  5. Right Click on the Orange sphere and "Search devices", at the same moment, press buttons one and two in your wiimote, the 4 lights should start blinking
  6. You'll see and Icon that looks like a Joystick thats named something like "Nintendo RVL-CNT-01", right click it and "Connect Bletooth Human Interface Device"
  7. Wait a little while and when you see a dotted line connecting the icon and the Sphere, you're good to go!
  • Download GlovePie!
  1. GlovePie is, from now on, your best friend when talking about the Wiimote connected to your PC. GlovePie is a software that by running pieces of code, it allows your Wiimote to be detected in different situations, there are codes for emulators (Ever wanted to play Mario Kart 64 as Mario Kart Wii?) PC apps (iTunes controller, Firefox, as your mouse...) and PC games (Counter Strike, HL2, Battlefield 2...)
Here are some links that might help a little:
Alright guys, I think this covers most of it. If you find it incomplete or something, PM me and I'll quickly update!

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