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DarwiinRemote - AWiimote Frontend for OSX

Posted by Zonk on from the two-great-tastes dept.

jeckil writes "DarwiinRemote is a tiny piece of software which reads data from and sends data to Nintendo Wii Remote. It detects all 3 axis sensors, all buttons (except power). You can modify which controller LED indicator is on, and send force feedback. Right now it only supports a basic front row control scheme but they should be releasing a better version in a few days. All the source code is available and compatible with latest version of xcode. One can only wonder ... If the latest apple rumor turns out to be true, things could get very interesting for apple. Someone has already released a modified version of this app. It seems there have been some problems detecting the remote so an alternate version that uses the Wiimote's sync button has been released."

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  1. A cheap slideshow presenter's tool? by lpangelrob · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Typical slideshow presenters: $56.00.

    Wii Remote: $29.95

    All that you're missing is a laser pointer, and the requisite freaking sharks.

    --
    -Rob

    Biblical fiscal responsibility

  2. Pointer feature? by MindStalker · · Score: 2, Interesting

    What would be really great is the ability to use calibrate and use the pointing feature.
    Sure you'll need an IR source, but the ability to say, put an IR source on the floor and use a projection screen with a true pointer would be very very cool.

  3. 'scuse me for being a n00b... by TheSHAD0W · · Score: 2, Interesting

    ...but can someone post some details on how to physically read the Wiimote from a PC or Mac? Is the controller connected via USB? (I don't own a Wii so I've no idea how things plug together.)

  4. Sensor Bar support in Linux by noretsa · · Score: 4, Interesting

    This hack is kinda limited in functionality since it uses only the tilt data for input as opposed to the pointer functionality. Although the site is hammered, someone has already supported this functionality in Linux as shown in this amazing demonstration. The functionality in that video is so good I can easily see people buying a wiimote without having the wii (although they would have to create their own LED bar).

  5. Aye, PC fanboi by LKM · · Score: 2, Interesting
    The only reason Macs don't have more viruses and trojans is because Macs are a niche market, and thus hardly targeted. Windows is everywhere, so it's targeted more.

    First of all, who cares? This has got nothing to do with the discussion. Even if you're right: Why should I care why there are no viruses? There are none, that's all that matters.

    Second, you're wrong. It's total bullshit. If there were few viruses, sure, the smaller market share would explain it. There were few viruses for pre-X Mac OS systems. There are few viruses for Linux. But none? Come on. There are lots of other reasons why Macs aren't targeted. First, Macs are - amongst themselves - less "monoculture" than Windows boxes. Almost all Windows users use IE and some kind of Microsoft mail application. Mac users? There are dozens of browsers and dozens of Mail clients, all with a frai market share. Second, Macs are just more secure. No auto-run on CDs, no open ports by default, no "Administrator" user with rights equal to that of a root account. Yes, the smaller market share is one reason. No, it's not "the only thing protecting me," and it's quite possibly not even the most important factor.