How to Get a Wii Controller to Work on a Computer
The Wii remote, also called a Wiimote by some, has significantly innovated the way video games are played. Considering how controllers once relied on joysticks and a compound of buttons to play video games and how you can now play games with the Wii remote simply by flicking or turning your wrist, it is safe to say that this controller has definitely helped in the evolution of the gaming industry. Furthermore, tech savvy users have figured out ways to control computers with a Wii remote, and these steps will show you how to make that possible.
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Instructions
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Connecting Your Wiimote to a Computer Using DarwiinRemote or WiinRemote
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Open your computer's Bluetooth program or enable the Bluetooth connection for your external Bluetooth device. This is so you can sync your Wii remote to your computer.
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Remove the battery cover on your Wii remote. Press the small red Sync button while your computer's Bluetooth connectivity is enabled. Now your Wii remote will be synced with your computer.
You can also sync your remote by clicking on "search for devices," while pressing the "1" and "2" buttons on your Wii remote. Keep the buttons pressed until the process finishes. Once the program finds your remote (keep holding the "1" and "2" buttons) it may ask you if you want to search for more services. If it does, select "connect to HID device." Skip the "enter your PIN" step, as your Wii remote does not have a PIN. -
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Go to Source-Forge and click on the "download DarwiinRemote.zip" application tab. Open the file and install the DarwiinRemote application. Or go to WiinRemote and repeat the same process. Pick the application according to the type of computer you have. DarwiinRemote (Mac) and WiinRemote (PC).
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Double click on the shortcut to the application once it has downloaded. Next is the calibrating process.
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Choose the motion sensor settings that you like most. You will have the "IR (infrared)" option and the "motion sensing" option to choose from. You can also use the nunchuck for your Wii remote.
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Customize the speed of your cursor to your comfort. The faster you set the motion sensor, the more responsive your Wii remote will be.
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Customize the buttons of your Wii Remote to your convenience. For instance, in the default settings the "Z" (trigger) and "1" buttons will function as the left click of the mouse, and the "2" button will function as the right click of the mouse.
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Start having fun using your Wii remote as your mouse.
Connecting Your Wiimote to a Computer Using GlovePIE
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Download GlovePIE. Open the GlovePie folder from the shortcut icon that will show up on your desktop after downloading it.
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Click on the "File" menu. Click "Open." Go to the Wii remote (Wiimote) Scripts folder. Select scripts from the options available (How you want your Wii remote to function on your PC.)
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Select the script you would like to use. There are many preassigned script options, choose the one you find more comfortable for you and click "Open."
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Click "Run" at the top. The Wii Remote will now function according to the script you chose. For instance, you can set the "1" button as the right click button and the target button as the left click button; the buttons will function according to the script you assigned to them.
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Tips & Warnings
You can also use your Wii remote as a pointer on PowerPoint presentations or any application that could use this feature.
Be aware that the applications mentioned for this type of use are in their early stages, and still developing. Therefore, they may cause crashes or other complications with your system if not installed appropriately or if your computer is not fully compatible.
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