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Posted: Jun 19th 2008 11:44PM (Unverified) said
wouldn't a racing wheel be more precise and cheaper?...
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Posted: Jun 20th 2008 12:54AM KeenCommander said
Than buying the components? Probably. But if you already have a balance board and wheel all you need is a $5 bluetooth adapter.
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Posted: Jun 20th 2008 1:01AM SoulBlade said
Lots of multiple posts today...
I think some devs were thinking of using the board as a gas/brake pedal set. I'd have to try it before knocking it - it seems like it'd feel weird, but who knows.
Pretty cool stuff for some homebrew. Obviously a PC Steering wheel is cheaper, but if you bought Kart and Wii Fit, then this would be fun to try and your investment's already been made.
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I think some devs were thinking of using the board as a gas/brake pedal set. I'd have to try it before knocking it - it seems like it'd feel weird, but who knows.
Pretty cool stuff for some homebrew. Obviously a PC Steering wheel is cheaper, but if you bought Kart and Wii Fit, then this would be fun to try and your investment's already been made.
Posted: Jun 20th 2008 12:00AM KeenCommander said
That's sick! Too bad I couldn't get my Wiimote connected last time I tried. Might be worth attempting again, though.
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Posted: Jun 20th 2008 12:32AM kingofwale said
well, Thanks for the video.
if I want to race on the sideline instead of in the middle of the road, I might give this a try.
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if I want to race on the sideline instead of in the middle of the road, I might give this a try.
Posted: Jun 20th 2008 12:40AM Daker3 said
I was thinking they could've done this in Mario Kart. Then I realized there's no reason for brakes in it.
The only reason it looks imprecise is because this wasn't programmed as well as Mario Kart. He's not even steering like you would in Mario Kart. I'm sure if this was done by a real developer, this could be a valid control input for a future Wii game. Plus we'd have analog acceleration.
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The only reason it looks imprecise is because this wasn't programmed as well as Mario Kart. He's not even steering like you would in Mario Kart. I'm sure if this was done by a real developer, this could be a valid control input for a future Wii game. Plus we'd have analog acceleration.
Posted: Jun 20th 2008 12:41AM Daker3 said
I was thinking they could've done this in Mario Kart. Then I realized there's no reason for brakes in it.
The only reason it looks imprecise is because this wasn't programmed as well as Mario Kart. He's not even steering like you would in Mario Kart. I'm sure if this was done by a real developer, this could be a valid control input for a future Wii game. Plus we'd have analog acceleration.
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The only reason it looks imprecise is because this wasn't programmed as well as Mario Kart. He's not even steering like you would in Mario Kart. I'm sure if this was done by a real developer, this could be a valid control input for a future Wii game. Plus we'd have analog acceleration.
Posted: Jun 20th 2008 2:44AM KeenCommander said
Where are you buying your bluetooth from? I payed $7 with free shipping.
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Posted: Jun 20th 2008 2:52AM (Unverified) said
You would think someone who has the technical ability to turn a Wii Wheel and Balance Board into a Wheel+Pedals controller knows how to properly use a widescreen television.
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Posted: Jun 20th 2008 5:12PM Mike Sylvester said
I didn't use a television to make this video. I captured the video directly from a laptop with another computer.
I admit that sometimes I'm pressed for time and can't get set up to film or capture at the standards I've set for myself.
http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/04/09/revolutionary-capturing-the-moment/
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I admit that sometimes I'm pressed for time and can't get set up to film or capture at the standards I've set for myself.
http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/04/09/revolutionary-capturing-the-moment/
Posted: Jun 20th 2008 5:16PM Mike Sylvester said
I didn't use a television to make this video. I captured the video directly from a laptop with another computer.
I admit that sometimes I'm pressed for time and can't get set up to film or capture at the standards I've set for myself. If you've got some tips on how I could have improved the capturing or editing of this video, I'll be happy to hear (read) them.
http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/04/09/revolutionary-capturing-the-moment/
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I admit that sometimes I'm pressed for time and can't get set up to film or capture at the standards I've set for myself. If you've got some tips on how I could have improved the capturing or editing of this video, I'll be happy to hear (read) them.
http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/04/09/revolutionary-capturing-the-moment/
Posted: Jun 20th 2008 6:40AM (Unverified) said
Now where exactly do you see a racing simulator here?
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Posted: Jun 20th 2008 8:22AM Grey Acumen said
y'know, the only reason I haven't rigged this up myself already is because I haven't gotten Wii Fit yet. Using the balance board as the pedal area has been bouncing around the internets ever since it was shown at E3.
Personally, I'd like to see a version of this that includes a stand for the nunchuk to be used as a stick shift. Might be better to just use a second wiimote though, to avoid the wires.
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Personally, I'd like to see a version of this that includes a stand for the nunchuk to be used as a stick shift. Might be better to just use a second wiimote though, to avoid the wires.
Posted: Jun 20th 2008 4:59PM Mike Sylvester said
A compatible Bluetooth adapter and a Windows PC. There's a list of compatible Bluetooth adapters here:
http://wiibrew.org/index.php?title=List_of_Working_Bluetooth_Devices
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http://wiibrew.org/index.php?title=List_of_Working_Bluetooth_Devices
Posted: Jun 20th 2008 5:05PM Mike Sylvester said
@...Jan...
The apparent flaws in the steering are due to my own poor performance, and not any flaws in the script. I've used this script to get gold medals in Trackmania, which, if you've ever played it, you know takes precision.
Like with most of my videos, I'm positioning myself abnormally in order to get the controllers in view of the camera. If I play in a normal, relaxed posture, I perform much better. It also helps to have the screen in front of you instead of next to you on the couch.
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The apparent flaws in the steering are due to my own poor performance, and not any flaws in the script. I've used this script to get gold medals in Trackmania, which, if you've ever played it, you know takes precision.
Like with most of my videos, I'm positioning myself abnormally in order to get the controllers in view of the camera. If I play in a normal, relaxed posture, I perform much better. It also helps to have the screen in front of you instead of next to you on the couch.
Posted: Jun 20th 2008 11:59PM (Unverified) said
At least you can say that the balance board has more uses outside of a driving peripheral.
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