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More Wii-mote Info
Psykechan writes "IGN has revealed some more info about Nintendo's Wii remote controller. Paraphrasing from the official Developer documentation, the controller will communicate with the console using Bluetooth and will last up to 60 hours on two AA (R6/UM3) batteries using only accelerometer functionality or 30 hours using precision aim functionality via the sensor bar. There's also details on memory, LEDs, possible camera functionality, and environmental distractions." From the article: "Light sources from fluorescent and halogen lamps, plastic, mirrors and more may occasionally interfere with the pointer, based on official documentation. To eliminate this interference, the pointer must identify the sensor bar and mark its two coordinates. When pointing with the Wii-mote, the unit is actually interacting with the sensor bar, which then translates data to the television, in effect simulating a direct aim to the television."
Dude, get yourself some rechargeable batteries. They are great for wireless devices (keyboards, mice, mpo3 players).
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They talk about 6kb of NVM as if it's going to have some super features. um HELLO!??? I don't have that much expirence with embedded systems: but I know the 6kb will be used to store base id and a few other internal settings that nobody even needs to know bout. Sounds pretty "exciting" to me!!!