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DIY-erless Wii sensor bar (9V battery edition)

Dec 1st 2006 12:41PM (Joystiq)
I posted this a little late in the earlier wireless sensor bar post, but here it goes.

What I did was buy four IR LEDs (276-143) and two single AA holders(270-401) from Radioshack. I attached two LEDs to each battery holder in parallel.

By having two seperate units, I can adjust the distance between each self contained IR emitter depending on the size of the TV. (I have a 13' wide front projector and with approx three feet between them, I can stand bout 15 feet back.)

Simple, easy, and costs $12. Not having a soldering iron handy, I used crimp on telephone connectors (64-3073) by sticking two LED ends in one side and a battery lead in the other then crimp with pliars. Be sure to either install a switch or pull the battery out when not in use!

For those that aren't real familiar with LEDs, the longer lead of the LEDs connects to the positive wire (red) from the battery holder.

The LEDs are rated for 1.2v with a max 1.5v, so these actually work most efficiently with rechargable batteries, due to their lower voltage.

DIY-erless Wii sensor bar

Nov 25th 2006 12:13PM (Joystiq)
What I did was buy four IR LEDs (276-143) and two single AA holders
(270-401) from Radioshack. I attached two LEDs to each battery holder
in parallel. I can adjust the distance between each self contained IR
emitter depending on the size of the TV. (I have a 13' wide front
projector and with approx three feet between them, I can stand about
15 feet back.) Simple, easy, and costs $12.Not having a soldering
iron handy, I used crimp on telephone connectors (64-3073) by
sticking two LED ends in one side and a battery lead in the other
then crimp with pliars. Be sure to either install a switch or pull
the battery out when not in use!

DIY wireless Wii sensor bar

Nov 25th 2006 12:01PM (Engadget)
What I did was buy four IR LEDs (276-143) and two single AA holders (270-401) from Radioshack. I attached two LEDs to each battery holder in parallel. I can adjust the distance between each self contained IR emitter depending on the size of the TV. (I have a 13' wide front projector and with approx three feet between them, I can stand about 15 feet back.) Simple, easy, and costs $12.
Not having a soldering iron handy, I used crimp on telephone connectors (64-3073) by sticking two LED ends in one side and a battery lead in the other then crimp with pliars. Be sure to either install a switch or pull the battery out when not in use!

Official Nintendo Magazine scans cause mild stroke

Apr 17th 2006 1:22AM (Joystiq Nintendo)
Isn't this a UK magazine? Therefore the October date would be the Euro release date? Thence, the NA date is likely before?

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