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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. 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!

  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. "The Wizard" (1989) with Fred Savage by CMiYC · · Score: 4, Funny

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