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pikohn

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WiiMote
« on: August 14, 2009, 05:40:06 pm »
Hello,

I am having problems getting my wiimote to work correctly with MCE. I followed the directions on the wiki and the buttons work just fine. But for some reason it wont pick up on the motion sensing. Do I need a senor bar?

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Re: WiiMote
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2009, 06:29:33 pm »
Yes.

pikohn

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Re: WiiMote
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2009, 07:02:00 pm »
Can anyone recommend one that works with linux?

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Re: WiiMote
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2009, 07:06:51 pm »
The Wii sensor bar is nothing more than 2 IR Leds.  There are various 'wireless' sensor bars available for purchase which are battery powered.  Some people have cut a USB extension cable and use it to supply power to these 'wireless' units rather than using batteries.

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Re: WiiMote
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2009, 07:54:20 pm »
As a temporary solution you can just put two candles on top of your TV instead, put them approximately 20cm (about 8") apart.
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