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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)."

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  1. And the obvious use... by yeoua · · Score: 3, Funny

    You can use this for interactive gaming pr0n!!

    Too bad it doesn't have tactile feedback.

    1. Re:And the obvious use... by garcia · · Score: 3, Funny

      yeah, but that could possibly mess up the circuitry.

      THAT would be tacticle feedback. ;-)

    2. Re:And the obvious use... by TrollsamaBinLaden · · Score: 2, Funny

      That brings new meaning to an old adertisement in that context. Now you're playing with power!

    3. Re:And the obvious use... by _ph1ux_ · · Score: 2, Funny

      no - that would be testicle feedback

  2. Applications for lazy people... by deke_2503 · · Score: 5, Funny
    Use it instead of a mouse, sort of a touchscreen without touch.
    Or, make it wireless and use it as a remote for a TV. Imagine waving your hand to change the channel, volume, etc.
    Connect it to your stereo in a similar fashion.
    Use it to steer the lawnmower around the yard--just move your hand and fingers, while sipping daquiries from a lawnchair.

    Think of the possibilities! It's almost like being a jedi!

    1. Re:Applications for lazy people... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      good idea, but I'm not sure daquiries mix well with lawnmowers, but it's fine as long as the drunken blademaster isn't near me.

    2. Re:Applications for lazy people... by skookum · · Score: 3, Funny

      Imagine waving your hand to change the channel, volume, etc.

      "This is not the channel you're looking for...."

    3. Re:Applications for lazy people... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      Think of the possibilities! It's almost like being a jedi!

      Forgive me. It's late, and I'm drunk... But I could've sworn that said "It's almost like being a yeti!"

  3. Thank goodness! by Mornelithe · · Score: 3, Funny

    I was beginning to think we wouldn't have any stories that invited obligatory porn comments today! :)

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  4. About the Power Glove by TheFrood · · Score: 5, Funny

    Seanbaby has some rather amusing remarks about the Power Glove (and other useless Nintendo peripherals.)

    TheFrood

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  5. Force Grip by user32.ExitWindowsEx · · Score: 5, Funny

    Oooh. Now I can be just like Darth Vader! I can Force Grip rogue processes!
    Someone please port this to Windows so I can Force Grip the whole OS. :p

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  6. Linux is really chugging along now! by NanoGator · · Score: 4, Funny

    So now Linux is supporting the Power Glove. At this rate, I expect we'll see lightpen support by the end of next year. Heh.

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  7. What about ROB by cdrj · · Score: 2, Funny

    Hook ROB up to this and you have a glove controlled, MIDI device that can move small plastic pieces back and forth. This would be the ultimate in usless, nonworking crap wouldn't it?

  8. Re:Bad Old Days by slagdogg · · Score: 2, Funny

    I remember the day my friend told me he got a Power Glove -- we were at school, and I had to wait all day to go to his house and try it out. Obviously, the first game we tried to play with it was Mike Tyson's Punch Out. We probably played it for 2 hours, and got beat by Glass Joe 75% of the time ... we ended up trying a few other games with it, the only one we had any success with was Super Mario Brothers. This thing was truly horrible for playing video games ... btw, 'The Wizard' was a total scam!

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  9. Better Linux applications... by Mulletproof · · Score: 4, Funny

    Top 10 Linux Adaptations

    10) Linux Litebrite support
    9) Linux dishwasher drivers
    8) My Little Pony Linux kit
    7) Linux on the Atari 2600
    6) Linux bubblegum
    5) A Tux vibrator (worked for Hello Kitty)
    4) Linux for your coffee makers
    3) Linux for Windows (Oooooh, that oughta do it)
    2) Your Mom

    And the #1 Linux application is....
    (drumroll)

    1) Linux for the Strawberry Shortcake Muffin Maker!

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  10. wonderful.. by DarkHelmet · · Score: 5, Funny
    Great, so now whenever somebody writes something stupid on slashdot I can mod them down by punching the monitor and giving them the bird.

    I can then proceed to mod people up by virtually scratching my balls.

    Good slashdot posts inspire thought, and in the words of Maynard James Keenan, "Whenever I get an idea my balls itch."

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  11. "The Wizard" (1989) with Fred Savage by CMiYC · · Score: 4, Funny

    All I remember is... "Whoa! The Power Glove!!"