Using Hacked Wiimotes As Scientific Sensors

garg0yle writes "Scientists are repurposing Wiimotes as scientific sensors to help measure wind speed or evaporation from lakes, among other things. At about $40 per unit, the controller is much cheaper than specialized sensors. The scientists are still considering how to add storage and extend the battery life."

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Re:It's not about how much it costs to make

[gmhowell]

However, the cost of a grad student per hour is asymptotic at $0.