Getting data from Wii remote signal

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SUMMARY

This discussion focuses on utilizing a Wii Remote for tracking an infrared LED via Bluetooth connection to a computer. Key questions include how to read data from the Wii Remote and extract the coordinates of the detected infrared LED. Resources such as Johnny Lee's projects and relevant Wikipedia entries provide valuable insights and examples for implementation. The discussion emphasizes the importance of exploring existing projects to understand hardware and code requirements.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Bluetooth communication protocols
  • Familiarity with the Wii Remote's data structure
  • Basic programming skills in languages compatible with Bluetooth libraries
  • Knowledge of infrared tracking technology
NEXT STEPS
  • Research Bluetooth communication with the Wii Remote using libraries like WiiUse or PyWiiRemote
  • Explore Johnny Lee's projects for practical examples of infrared tracking
  • Learn about parsing data packets from the Wii Remote to extract position coordinates
  • Investigate additional hardware options for enhanced infrared tracking capabilities
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for developers and hobbyists interested in interactive technology, particularly those working on projects involving motion tracking and Bluetooth communication with gaming peripherals.

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Hello ,

I'm working on a project where I'm using a wii remote to track an infra red LED. The wii remote is connected to the computer via bluetooth. I've no experience with dealing with the wii before.

My questions are:

1- How can I read the data send by the wii remote to the computer ?
2- How can I extract from this data the position (coordinates) of the infra red LED seen by the wii remote ?


Thanks a lot in advance
 
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The following entry from Wikipedia may be of interest to you:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Remote#Third-party_use

Note the links to the various projects involving PC interfacing--I'd take a look through them to see what sorts of hardware is used, along with maybe some usable code.

EDIT: Johnny Lee seems to have done pretty much the same project (second entry):
http://johnnylee.net/projects/wii/
 

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