Category Archives: PC Connect

Wii Nunchuck and Arduino controls 3D Studio Max

Posted on July 9, 2008 by admin

This project uses a Wii Nunchuck and Arduino to controls 3D Studio Max. “A good way to control objects in 3DS is to use the track view to assign different type of controllers to the various properties of the object … Continue reading →

Posted in PC Connect, Video, Wiimote Hack | 963 Comments

Wiimote Shot to the Head – Color Gun

Posted on July 5, 2008 by admin

Looks like you can now shoot yourself in the head and watch the spray pattern. Not sure how this idea came about but the visuals are interesting. “Made using a laptop running Max/MSP/Jitter, a video camera, a projector, a wii … Continue reading →

Posted in PC Connect, Video, Wiimote Hack | 800 Comments

Wii Spray – Electronic Spray Paint

Posted on July 1, 2008 by admin

Did you ever think that your Wiimote would be used to spray electronic graffiti? This cool Wiimote in a spray can do exactly that! “The basic idea was to build a computer hardware interface which is similar to an existing … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny, PC Connect, Wiimote Hack | 2,362 Comments

DIY Wiimote Peripheral

Posted on May 17, 2008 by admin

Using some software and a microcontroller you are able to use the Wiimote Nunchuck port to transmit data. “The nunchuk sends a 6 byte packet to the wiimote. For an in depth discussion of the format go to wiili.org. So … Continue reading →

Posted in PC Connect, Wiimote Hack | 274 Comments

Wiimote Controls Lego Robot

Posted on April 28, 2008 by admin

There is now a way to control your LEGO creations using your Nintendo Wiimote! “OnBrick is a 20 button programmable NXT remote controller for PDAs & PCs, using Bluetooth. Each RC button executes a user defined program – so now … Continue reading →

Posted in PC Connect, Video, Wiimote Hack | 304 Comments

Wiimote controls the Rubens Tube

Posted on April 5, 2008 by admin

If the Rubens Tube wasn’t interesting enough, have a look at what you can do when you through a Wiimote into the mix!

Posted in PC Connect, Video, Wiimote Hack | 477 Comments

100 Uses for the Wii

Posted on March 11, 2008 by admin

Virtual Hosting has put together a HUGE list of 100 things you can do with the Wii. See the first 10 below, read the full article for the remaining 90 uses. Homebrew: You can create games that are fit for … Continue reading →

Posted in Insane, PC Connect, Wii Console Hack, Wii Info, Wiimote Hack | 12,458 Comments

Read Wii Nunchuck Data with an Arduino

Posted on February 10, 2008 by admin

If you are interested in reading the raw Nunchuck data for a project, the code provided here can help you do that using an Arduino microcontroller. “With a little hacking, data can be read from a wii nunchuck directly into … Continue reading →

Posted in PC Connect, Video, Wiimote Hack | 1,178 Comments

Wiimote Swing – Dance Text onto your Montor

Posted on February 7, 2008 by admin

The Wiimote Swing by Erik Loyer is an interesting way to display text on your screen. Video after the jump. “Enter your text and hit the Home button on the remote. Then, hold the Wiimote sideways, with the D-pad on … Continue reading →

Posted in PC Connect, Video, Wiimote Hack | 576 Comments

Interview with Johnny Lee

Posted on January 17, 2008 by admin

Johnny Lee has been featured here many times for all of his Wiimote hacks. If you want to learn more about him, have a look at this Interview with Johnny Lee over at Hacked Gadgets. AP: Your Wii projects have … Continue reading →

Posted in PC Connect, Wiimote Hack | 1,190 Comments