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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. More information... by cdrj · · Score: 4, Informative

    More information on the glove and its applications on the computer can be found at http://www.cms.dmu.ac.uk/~cph/pg.html

  2. original author/hacker by ThePurpleBuffalo · · Score: 5, Informative

    As I recall, the original hack was done by Steve Ciarcia, who was working for Byte Magazine at the time. Now he runs an equally interesting magazine/website Circuit Cellar Inc. (http://www.circuitcellar.com/)

    Steve has a number of projects that the average lay-person could do, including a touch screen for computers (used the parallel port). He also has a crapload of funny stories about "one-up'ing" his neighbour in some of his older books.

    Beware TPB

  3. Re:"The Wizard" (1989) with Fred Savage by Myco · · Score: 4, Informative
    You don't remember the oft-repeated line, "Califoooornia," in a whine that would make Luke Skywalker wince? Hmm, what else... I believe that Lucas (the glove-owning character) actually uttered the line "love the glove" or something like that.

    Another odd thing I remember about that movie is a scene from the sub-plot where the dad and the older brother are on the road trying to find the kids. The dad stays up all night playing TMNT, and says something like "I can't stop now, I just got the scroll weapon!" Which is ludicrous for a couple of reasons. First, the scroll weapon is available reasonably early in the game (though I guess if he just sucks at the game he could be proud anyway). Second, I don't think the game ever actually referred to it as "the scroll weapon." I remember playing the game and wondering why everyone called it that. Probably came from Nintendo Power or something.

    Ah, thinking about The Wizard brings back memories. Remember the third player in the final round? Okay, show of hands, who thought she had any chance at all of winning? Anyone? She was so obviously the fall guy (fall girl?) it was absurd.

    Why don't they make heartwarming movies about exploiting autistic savants anymore? The Wizard, Rain Man... is that the end of the genre?

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