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The Mechanics of Motion Sensing

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the ride-that-dragon dept.

Dr. Eggman writes, "The AP has a short technology piece on the mechanics that go into the motion-sensing capabilities of the Wii and PS3 controllers. It also details some of the past uses of the technology and gives a nice overview of just how far the technology has come from the earliest missile-guidance sensor equipment."

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  1. The "snare" was the first motion-activated weapon? by xxxJonBoyxxx · · Score: 2, Funny

    I thought the "snare" was the first motion-activated weapon. Or was it the "covered pit"?

  2. Re:no gadget required to detect the direction of by heinousjay · · Score: 4, Funny

    One of these days, your doctor will figure out the dosage and your posting will cease. Truly a sad day for all.

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  3. Can we use this technology with the NES . . . by abscr · · Score: 3, Funny

    so I can finally keep Mario from falling down the bottomless pit by jerking the controller above my head?