Connecting a Wii Remote to a PC
Discuss the hardware (e.g. accelerometer, Bluetooth) and software (e.g C / Python) necessary to connect a Wii remote control to a PC running Ubuntu Linux. Demonstrate the fundamental capabilities of the Wii remote - explaining how these work both with the Wii console and with a PC. Showcase simple applications that can be developed using these technologies. Brainstorm new ways of using the Wii remote.
details
- when: saturday, april 18th, 2009, from 5:25 pm - 6:55 pm
- to attend: Please see the info page for more information on attending any of the workshops at the 2009 Boston Skillshare.
- facilitated by: Brian DeLacey
lesson plan
Make it buzz, beep and blip on the screen. Describe hardware used; described software used; explain communications protocol (Bluetooth); step through simple Python application; make the PC talk to the Wii Remote; have the Wii remote talk to the PC.
facilitator experience
Brian DeLacey / Experimenting with Wii remote and PC as part of MIT Soldier Design Competition
intended audience
Scientists, hackers, gamers, people with ideas on using handheld/external data collection devices; software enthusiasts; hardware designs - all levels / interests