Comments on: How To: Control your Mac with a Wii Remote http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/ Mac Apps, Reviews, Previews, Interviews, and Giveaways. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:57:29 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Mark Sutherland http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-157028 Mark Sutherland Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:52:00 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-157028 There is a newer version available at http://sourceforge.net/projects/darwiin-remote/files/ , it list up to version 0.7 but the so-called latest that downloaded was version 0.6 . I found that I couldn't get the version on this site to work (Mac OS 10.4.11 on Intel MacBook Pro) which was version 0.5, so this may help others as well. If there was a free app similar to remote buddy that would be great. Also, I have some issues concerning the default horizontal plane DarwiinRemote uses (perhaps it aligns with my screen?) but it was nice that both IR and Bluetooth were workable. If the joystick and the face buttons on my labtop worked as interface, especially as a gamepad in terms of the joystick that would make this a more complete piece of software. Otherwise very neat. P.S. Having the Joystick as mouse would be nice as well, I have some difficulties with the Wii Remote's pointer sensitivity. There is a newer version available at http://sourceforge.net/projects/darwiin-remote/files/ , it list up to version 0.7 but the so-called latest that downloaded was version 0.6 . I found that I couldn’t get the version on this site to work (Mac OS 10.4.11 on Intel MacBook Pro) which was version 0.5, so this may help others as well.

If there was a free app similar to remote buddy that would be great. Also, I have some issues concerning the default horizontal plane DarwiinRemote uses (perhaps it aligns with my screen?) but it was nice that both IR and Bluetooth were workable. If the joystick and the face buttons on my labtop worked as interface, especially as a gamepad in terms of the joystick that would make this a more complete piece of software. Otherwise very neat.

P.S. Having the Joystick as mouse would be nice as well, I have some difficulties with the Wii Remote’s pointer sensitivity.

]]> By: ryry http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-156695 ryry Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:12:35 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-156695 will an Intec Wii Retro Controller work in this same way? will an Intec Wii Retro Controller work in this same way?

]]> By: PsyMan http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-155056 PsyMan Mon, 18 May 2009 12:43:07 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-155056 If you put 2 candles at the top or bottom corners of your screen the IR mouse should work as candles give off IR light, probably be safer to simply make a sensor bar with IR LED's though :P If you put 2 candles at the top or bottom corners of your screen the IR mouse should work as candles give off IR light, probably be safer to simply make a sensor bar with IR LED’s though :P

]]> By: Does a Bluetooth Trackball exist? Or alternatives? - MacTalk Forums http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-154969 Does a Bluetooth Trackball exist? Or alternatives? - MacTalk Forums Mon, 04 May 2009 09:42:21 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-154969 [...] to use a mouse from the sofa? Wiimote. Use the Wii Remote (Wiimote) on your Mac - MacTips How To: Control your Mac with a Wii Remote | MacApper Using Nintendo Wiimote with the Mac Unofficial [...] [...] to use a mouse from the sofa? Wiimote. Use the Wii Remote (Wiimote) on your Mac – MacTips How To: Control your Mac with a Wii Remote | MacApper Using Nintendo Wiimote with the Mac Unofficial [...]

]]> By: Ethan http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-154743 Ethan Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:07:05 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-154743 THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Gerry Fisher http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-154671 Gerry Fisher Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:17:28 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-154671 Thanks for this. It got me pointed in the right direction. For my son with disabilities using the Wii is easier for some tasks than using the mouse. Thanks for this. It got me pointed in the right direction. For my son with disabilities using the Wii is easier for some tasks than using the mouse.

]]> By: fishy http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-154636 fishy Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:32:46 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-154636 Bluetooth doesn't seem to recognise my wiimote. Is there anything else that needs to be done before i can use this? Bluetooth doesn’t seem to recognise my wiimote. Is there anything else that needs to be done before i can use this?

]]> By: Curtis http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-154563 Curtis Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:49:33 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-154563 Very Clever! Macs + Nintendo = Incredibly Awesome! Very Clever! Macs + Nintendo = Incredibly Awesome!

]]> By: Holbik http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-154273 Holbik Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:17:10 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-154273 I wish you could use the Nunchuck joystick for the mouse. I wish you could use the Nunchuck joystick for the mouse.

]]> By: TheiPodDoctor http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-154105 TheiPodDoctor Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:24:02 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-154105 I'm using my Wiimote to play nes games on a website I googled. Im sure it'll work this way with just about any gaming website. I wonder if it helps in second life??? I’m using my Wiimote to play nes games on a website I googled.
Im sure it’ll work this way with just about any gaming website.
I wonder if it helps in second life???

]]> By: Eric http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-153934 Eric Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:07:02 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-153934 This is good, but it currently limited. There is no joystick functions when adding a "Classic Controller" to the Wii Remote. Also "down" and "right" don't seem to work on the CC. I'd like to see some more functionality for the CC to be used as a game controller with games such as the "Cube" games (http://cubeengine.com/) and others. Would that be possible? This is good, but it currently limited. There is no joystick functions when adding a “Classic Controller” to the Wii Remote. Also “down” and “right” don’t seem to work on the CC. I’d like to see some more functionality for the CC to be used as a game controller with games such as the “Cube” games (http://cubeengine.com/) and others. Would that be possible?

]]> By: Zach http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-153320 Zach Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:33:19 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-153320 thanks a lot, this is awesome...use it with quicksilver and every button can be configured to do something. I've got mine controlling everything on itunes from volume to next/previous song to play/pause. thanks a lot, this is awesome…use it with quicksilver and every button can be configured to do something. I’ve got mine controlling everything on itunes from volume to next/previous song to play/pause.

]]> By: …with new types of input devices. « Use Your Computer http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-152651 …with new types of input devices. « Use Your Computer Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:53:24 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-152651 [...] Wiimote/Infrared Control. Cameras inside Wiimotes and similar devices detect pairs of infrared lights, and maneuver a cursor on the screen relative to the movement of the points of light in their field of vision. [...] [...] Wiimote/Infrared Control. Cameras inside Wiimotes and similar devices detect pairs of infrared lights, and maneuver a cursor on the screen relative to the movement of the points of light in their field of vision. [...]

]]> By: Bonnie http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-152245 Bonnie Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:42:19 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-152245 You write very well. You write very well.

]]> By: Authorisation visit | Leigh in Azerbaijan http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-84755 Authorisation visit | Leigh in Azerbaijan Tue, 06 May 2008 16:42:38 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-84755 [...] electronic pad instead of the large IWB, and the possibility of the ultra cheap version of using a Wii Remote to do the same thing.  There is even Kindlelab open source software to go with it. addthis_url = [...] [...] electronic pad instead of the large IWB, and the possibility of the ultra cheap version of using a Wii Remote to do the same thing.  There is even Kindlelab open source software to go with it. addthis_url = [...]

]]> By: Why I Bought a Wii Remote Before the Console | be awesome instead http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-51088 Why I Bought a Wii Remote Before the Console | be awesome instead Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:12:20 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-51088 [...] are several software options that people recommend, my preference is the free app DarwiinRemote (recommended with nice instructions for using the the app on your Mac by MacApper.) MacTips.org recommends Darwiin as well, but prefers the paid app RemoteBuddy. Both apps are highly [...] [...] are several software options that people recommend, my preference is the free app DarwiinRemote (recommended with nice instructions for using the the app on your Mac by MacApper.) MacTips.org recommends Darwiin as well, but prefers the paid app RemoteBuddy. Both apps are highly [...]

]]> By: Still in search of the perfect Wii/Mac interface. « Ubiquitously http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-28684 Still in search of the perfect Wii/Mac interface. « Ubiquitously Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:37:12 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-28684 [...] Still in search of the perfect Wii/Mac interface. A week into it and I have yet to connect my Wii to the internet.  But I did come across a way to control my Mac with a Wii Remote at Mac Apper. [...] [...] Still in search of the perfect Wii/Mac interface. A week into it and I have yet to connect my Wii to the internet.  But I did come across a way to control my Mac with a Wii Remote at Mac Apper. [...]

]]> By: wesley http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-20747 wesley Sun, 04 Nov 2007 20:18:40 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-20747 well the .legend.of.zelda.twilight.princess for wii i think it is hard if you want to tell about the wii me write me at candy7771@cox.net ok and if you are 9 . 8 .7 or 10 you can be my friend ok bye well the .legend.of.zelda.twilight.princess for wii i think it is hard if you want to tell about the wii me write me at candy7771@cox.net ok and if you are 9 . 8 .7 or 10 you can be my friend ok bye

]]> By: Bleeps Blops and Blogs » Blog Archive » Wii Remote and Apple iMac http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-7645 Bleeps Blops and Blogs » Blog Archive » Wii Remote and Apple iMac Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:27:21 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-7645 [...] Once Darwiinremote is running you can push buttons 1 and 2 and then button 1 again to have the Wii Remote working as a mouse. It is a little slower but pretty cool! You can also set command keys for your iTunes or other devices (check this here). [...] [...] Once Darwiinremote is running you can push buttons 1 and 2 and then button 1 again to have the Wii Remote working as a mouse. It is a little slower but pretty cool! You can also set command keys for your iTunes or other devices (check this here). [...]

]]> By: Link 05.01 « gp http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-3914 Link 05.01 « gp Tue, 01 May 2007 08:16:31 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-3914 [...] - Via MacApper qualche consiglio su come far convivere amorevolmente Wii con Mac: How To: Control your Mac with a Wii Remote This entry was written by gpessia and posted on Maggio 1, 2007 at 10:16 am and filed under Tips, [...] [...] – Via MacApper qualche consiglio su come far convivere amorevolmente Wii con Mac: How To: Control your Mac with a Wii Remote This entry was written by gpessia and posted on Maggio 1, 2007 at 10:16 am and filed under Tips, [...]

]]> By: links for 2007-04-27 | blog.ftofani.com http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-3802 links for 2007-04-27 | blog.ftofani.com Sun, 29 Apr 2007 03:37:37 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-3802 [...] How To: Control your Mac with a Wii Remote | MacApper Como controlar o meu apple usando o controle do wii (tags: wii apple remote cool hacks) [...] [...] How To: Control your Mac with a Wii Remote | MacApper Como controlar o meu apple usando o controle do wii (tags: wii apple remote cool hacks) [...]

]]> By: pristina.org | everything design » links for 2007-04-28 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-3800 pristina.org | everything design » links for 2007-04-28 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 03:35:46 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-3800 [...] How To: Control your Mac with a Wii Remote | MacApper Como controlar o meu apple usando o controle do wii (tags: wii apple remote cool hacks) [...] [...] How To: Control your Mac with a Wii Remote | MacApper Como controlar o meu apple usando o controle do wii (tags: wii apple remote cool hacks) [...]

]]> By: Chris http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-3773 Chris Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:05:57 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-3773 It actually is called a Wii Remote. "Wiimote" is a nickname. It actually is called a Wii Remote. “Wiimote” is a nickname.

]]> By: Alex P http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-3751 Alex P Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:17:58 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-3751 I reccomend Remote Buddy for this (www.iospirit.com/remotebuddy/) It lets you use a Wiimote to control almost any app (easily, all built in, but configurable). It does cost money, but it was well worth the small investment as far as I'm concerned. I reccomend Remote Buddy for this (www.iospirit.com/remotebuddy/)

It lets you use a Wiimote to control almost any app (easily, all built in, but configurable). It does cost money, but it was well worth the small investment as far as I’m concerned.

]]> By: Sam http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-3743 Sam Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:18:22 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-3743 It's called a Wiimote, not a Wii Remote... It’s called a Wiimote, not a Wii Remote…

]]> By: Jasper http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-3742 Jasper Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:03:10 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-3742 oooh! Is there a way to control VLC using this? That would be about 6 cups of awesome!! oooh! Is there a way to control VLC using this? That would be about 6 cups of awesome!!

]]> By: Will http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/comment-page-1/#comment-3733 Will Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:37:56 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-3733 Sounds cool, I'll have to check it out when I have time. Sounds cool, I’ll have to check it out when I have time.

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