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Roomba + Wii remote + Perl = Awesome

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the when-buzzword-compliance-is-a-good-thing dept.

Anonymous Wii Lov'n Coward writes "Check out the WiiRoomba, a mashup using a Wii remote, a perl script, and the Darwiin Remote software. While a little sluggish to respond, the Roomba is entirely controlled by the Wii remote accelerometers." All of the source code to do it yourself is available at the site linked, along with a youtube video of how it works.

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  1. Why Perl? by FreeRadicalX · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Out of curiosity, why use a language like Perl to do something dynamic like this? I'm no code jockey, but I always thought that Perl was meant for run-it-once type applications that handle things like text processing and database searching. Wouldn't Java be better suited for this?

  2. Re:The roomba... by wjsteele · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Interestingly enough, the Roomba DOESN'T "suck alot." In fact, it doesn't use a low pressure area at all, but relies solely on brushes to pick up any unwanted particulate matter on the floor.

    Bill

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  3. Re:Next: Wii-mote RC cars ? by FleaPlus · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Already done:

    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2581645410 431075627

  4. Re:Cool hack, but by Hadlock · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I can't wait to set this up for some sort of battle bot. Just rip the servos, etc out of the roomba and put them on a battle bot or RC truck. RC plane would be neat, but I think BT tops out at 30 ft or so.

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