A small milestone

Small success!

The wii board now connects pretty well and some sample programs that use it work!
(check here (translated))

Next step is to setup a work environment using JSR082 (Java bluetooth API) and hopefully start getting some readings myself.

Bluetooth... teeth?

Bluetooth is a new technology to me (nothing wrong with that), and already its somewhat annoying.

A bluetooth stack of bluetooth controller on top of bluetooth drivers, and then an interfacing library to the board on top of that. Have I got this working yet? No... but I am trying!

At least the bluetooth control software recognises the balance board and it connects, but the only data it sends is the pressing of the power button. Need to get the stack working.

Here's why I love abstraction:





















Turns into a very simple interface to utilise bluetooth!
(http://www.bluecove.org/ Java yes. First thing I found)

The interface library which I'm hoping will work is WiiRemoteJ, which has recently supported balance boards (in theory).

Much needed sleep time. Tomorrow is another day of testing :)

Boarded up

Phase 0 - Obtain a balance board: Complete!
On the hunt for a compatible and working bluetooth adapter tomorrow, then the 'fun' starts!

Side notes: I tested the board with the games it came with (to check if the board was working...), and it seems pretty accurate, although the movements are really unnatural to begin with. Looks like it'll be good for the accuracy the game requires.

Epic fail note: my centre of balance is apparently waaay off to the right. :\

Welcome

Welcome indeed!
This blog is created for the progress and process of an input device interfacing project, with game play on the side.

The goal(s):
* Create an interface for a Wii Balance board to a PC and show off what can be done with it! (Solo work)
* Design and implement a game for rehabilitation patients in conjunction with a research study at Prince of Wales hospital (Group work)

First step... obtaining a balance board...