Linux Kernel Module For Nintendo Powerglove

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)."

Comments

Applications for lazy people...

[deke_2503]

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!

About the Power Glove

[TheFrood]

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

TheFrood

Force Grip

[user32.ExitWindowsEx]

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

wonderful..

[DarkHelmet]

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."