Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Linux Kernel Module For Nintendo Powerglove

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the perfect-for-sysadmin-doom dept.

antistatickid writes: "I've dusted off some schematics for a simple parallel interface to the nintendo powerglove (circa 1990), and have written a linux kernel module for the device since none of the old code works anymore. I'm hoping to generate some interest in homebrew vr: the gloves are cheap, and can be used for things like controlling midi synthesizers with the wave of your hand (a demo of which I've included on the project page)."

2 of 236 comments (clear)

  1. Gee wiz, Batman. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Something geeky and cool, yet not an advertisement? What's wrong with Slashdot? This obviously belongs in the (rejected) bin.

  2. Boredom at it's best... by Mulletproof · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    "Gee, I think I'll adapt Linux to work with my [Insert any piece of hardware Linux probably should never work with here; Bonus points for obscure and antiquated hardware] !!! It's not like I have anything better [read: Life] to do..." [insert quiet, desperate sobbing here]

    Hey look! My Karma is Excellent! Oooh, I'm gonna need help to change that...

    --
    You need a FREE iPod Nano