Wiimote control insanity Hardware and Software Linux and Unix by happygeek …patent as far as the motion-sensitive technology within the Wiimote is concerned. Although the Wii was only released this week…key combos do what for every game, simply use the Wiimote as you would a tennis racquet, golf club, boxing …cry from the full monty motion sensitivity found in the Wiimote control. So is this just another case of patent … Re: Who needs the Wiimote? Community Center by sosmither The Wiimote is a dangerous. I've seen first hand the power of the wiimote. The [URL="http://www.nintendo-wii-0.blogspot.com"]nintendo wii[/URL] is fun, but the wiimote is scary! :@ ;) :'( :D :-/ :X Who needs the Wiimote? Community Center by John A Who needs the Wiimote? ...when there's laptops. But, you say, you can't … Mac laptop was if it could be used as a Wiimote or Light Saber. Well, now Apple had better put a… Re: Who needs the Wiimote? Community Center by Pickles You need a wiimote to play games without damaging more expenisive hardware. I can *vaguely* imagine playing games by moving my PowerBook around but why would I do that? Cars have had motion sensors in them for airbag usage for years. Why can't I just wave my car around as an input device? Metroid: Other M Community Center Geeks' Lounge by PCBrown …control scheme. Team Ninja boldly confined the controls to the WiiMote, and they succeed in getting the most out of …Players navigate in a third person perspective, but point the WiiMote at the screen, and it flips to a first person…you are running out of missiles, you can hold the WiiMote vertically and recharge your ammunition. If you think it … Webcam IR mouse control Programming Software Development by Tech B … when I seen what Johnny Lee can do with a wiimote. Youtube it to check it out, pretty amazing. I realized… not everybody has a wiimote or a bluetooth dongle to connect it to the PC… Moving Cursor in DirectX Games Programming Software Development by Zone117x I am using the Wiimote and the .NET Wiimote lib to control a game (Borderlands specifically). I have all … I have played with the future and it's Microsoft Kinect shaped Hardware and Software by happygeek … exercising correctly than relying upon measuring the acceleration of a Wiimote. Your Shape is more deserving of the title virtual personal… sheer movement of the game. This is no hold a Wiimote and wave it around a bit game, this is a… Nintendo granted gaming IM patent with possible implications for Microsoft Xbox Live Community Center by happygeek … the inclusion of an integrated microphone with the much vaunted Wiimote control (can console puns get any worse?) it all starts… interactive whiteboard software Programming Software Development by gedas … is the link for it [url]http://www.uweschmidt.org/wiimote-whiteboard[/url] thank you Sales of Tiger Woods PGA Tour Plummet. Is the Recent Scandal to Blame? Hardware and Software by PCBrown … also makes sense, when you consider the potential number of WiiMote toting mothers who may take offense to the once beloved… Video: Team Ninja Unveil's Their Vision for Metroid: Other M Community Center Geeks' Lounge by PCBrown … explain that the new Metroid will be controlled by the WiiMote only, a throw-back to their love for the original… Re: Wiiii...*crash* Community Center Geeks' Lounge by JJ___ … this is a simple misunderstanding of the nature of the 'Wiimote'. The selling point of the new console is that unlike… normal contollers, the Wiimote is not designed just as an arrangement of buttons to… games in order to produce the action on-screen. The Wiimote doesn't tend to "hit the floor" or… Re: Xbox 360 or PS3 Community Center by jbennet a friend of mine FROM COLLEGE has a wii. there good but sold out here in the uK, also there recalling loads as the wrist straps are too thin so the wiimote flies straight into your 42" hdtv :) Re: can,t play games Community Center by ahihihi... maybe your controller or the console disconnects.. or activate your lace mode connect the nunchuck to the wiimote then press home to see the options on your menu.. Re: Mouse Movement Problems Programming Software Development by mrclark ….Drawing.Point'. and i want this to be under a wiimote statechange event if that is what you are asking. [code… Re: Mouse Movement Problems Programming Software Development by Teme64 … you need. [QUOTE]i want this to be under a wiimote statechange event if that is what you are asking.[/QUOTE… Re: how simulate keyboard and mouse whilst in game? Programming Software Development by cybereality … games, so you can use exotic controllers like the Nintendo Wiimote. Using SendInput I was able to get mouse events simulated… Re: Wiimote control insanity Hardware and Software Linux and Unix by sosmither I don't know what Nintendo was thinking. If you look at the thickness of the wristband, its the size of a thread. I would sue too. But still, the [URL="http://www.nintendo-wii-0.blogspot.com"]NINTENDO WII[/URL] is a fun system! Just not safe! :cool: Re: Webcam IR mouse control Programming Software Development by Tech B I don't know how to edit a post after I posted it, but i mirrored the image instance with ImageOps module so the X axis would no longer be inverted. And I also found out I can use a lighter instead of an IRLED. It amazed me and my wife's family =) Re: Webcam IR mouse control Programming Software Development by Tech B I wanted to see what the webcam was seeing, so i used pygame. [code] #Webcam IR mouse control 1.0 #K.B. Carte Aug. 10, 2009 #Works only with an IR filter on the webcam. #To do this simply cut out the black part of a film #negitave, and place two or three layers over the lens #of the webcam. ######################################################… Re: Webcam IR mouse control Programming Software Development by Tech B This code has the click event. [code] #Webcam IR mouse control 1.6 #K.B. Carte Sept. 9, 2009 #Works only with an IR filter on the webcam. #To do this simply cut out the black part of a film #negitave, and place two or three layers over the lens #of the webcam. ###################################################### #----------imports and global… Re: Webcam IR mouse control Programming Software Development by Tech B After I got this working, I wanted to map two IR dots to mimic the WII Mote a little better. [url]http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread240812.html[/url] The mouse movement will be mapped to the slope of the line. And the whole click thing doesn't work as smoothly, so I have rigged a mouse to a hat and extended the buttons to run down to the mouth.… Re: Moving Cursor in DirectX Games Programming Software Development by Zone117x Anything guys...? Re: I have played with the future and it's Microsoft Kinect shaped Hardware and Software by EvolutionFallen Shucks. I was going to let this just blow past and use the excuse of "it's just a Wii rip-off" to justify not spending the money I don't really have on this. Shouldn't have read this review -- I really want one now. What about the games? Does the Kinect come with any games? How much do they cost? I've heard they are $70, more expensive … Re: I have played with the future and it's Microsoft Kinect shaped Hardware and Software by happygeek It comes with Kinect Adventures (bunch of mini games, nothing special but fun for a bit) with other games costing the same as any Xbox game. Avoid joy ride, the demo really sucks. Sports is good though, and if dance games are your thing then Dance Central is as good as the genre gets. Re: I have played with the future and it's Microsoft Kinect shaped Hardware and Software by happygeek Bit of a pop quiz here folks: how many Kinect owners reading this think it is too laggy? I've honestly not experienced this myself, apart from when going a little too mad with Sports boxing, but some complain it lags loads. I wonder if it is an environment/room/lighting issue for those who are getting Kinect lag? Re: I have played with the future and it's Microsoft Kinect shaped Hardware and Software by WASDted having used it several times while it was still in "beta" I can attest that it is quite smooth and lag-free. I found it intuitive and quite liberating in certain game genres. can't wait to get one. Re: I have played with the future and it's Microsoft Kinect shaped Hardware and Software by diafol Ah, I just read the small print at the top - it's an extension for the xbox. Bah. I thought it was a new standalone thingy. Sounds good, but I can't afford an xbox as well. :( Re: I have played with the future and it's Microsoft Kinect shaped Hardware and Software by happygeek The Xbox/Kinect bundle deals are pretty good at the moment, nice new style Xbox with a Kinect sensor and a dedicated port to plug it in (no external power for Kinect required) with a 250GB hard drive for under £300.