Website Banner Completed

WiimoteIR Website Banner

So I've been working on a website banner for the project website. The banner you see on the left is going in the top left hand corner of my website on every page. :) Since I don't really have that much of an idea of how to design the project website, I think I'll be making a template similar to my ComputerSpot website. You see my ComputerSpot banner on the top left hand corner of my website right? I think I will be putting this WiimoteIR banner in the same position. The templates should be about the same.

The reason I am doing this is because I want a lot of beginners to be able to start using this script. I know a lot of you guys that worked with GlovePIE before already know how to use this, but there are a lot of beginners out there that probably don't even know what GlovePIE is. Providing the instructions so even the beginners can use it has top priority right now. I mean, I can always redesign the website later.

So please stay tuned! If you don't know where the project website is, it is here. Also, if you can not wait for my website to finish, I've added a quick start guide to my FAQ page that gives you an overview (not detailed) instructions of how to start using the script.

WiimoteIR #1 v.1.0

Directions for setting up the script is included in the scripts comments.

What's included in WiimoteIR #1 version 1.0:

• Script does not continue if it does not detect Wiimote.
• Wiimote LEDs will flash back and forth twice telling the user Wiimote is detected and mouse control will start. 
• A and B buttons can be easily changed. (Instructions included in script)

Key Map:

• D-pad = Scroll Wheel
• A button = Left Click
• B button = Right Click
• 1 button = Launch On-screen Keyboard

Please copy paste the entire script into GlovePIE and save.

WiimoteIR #1 version 1.0 (Script):

/* WiimoteIR is scripted by Sunny Wu.
Development blog at: http://wiimoteir.blogspot.com/
Project website at: http://http://wiimoteir.webs.com */

/* Version Info: WiimoteIR #1 v.1.0 */

/* >>>>>> WARNING! DO NOT RUN SCRIPT YET! <<<<<<
Some setup is required before the script will work!
DO NOT RUN YET!
Script will only work with 1 monitor setup. If you have 2 monitors, please disable one of them!
If you are not using wiimote1 please replace all the wiimote1's with the wiimote you are using.
If you do not understand what this means, then ignore it.

Before running make sure:
1. Is there an infrared source for your Wiimote?
2. Is your Wiimote connected to your computer via Bluetooth. Make sure it is NOT connected to your Wii.*/

/* For variables of resx and resy please get your monitor resolution.
If you are on Windows Vista or Windows 7.
1. Go to your desktop, right click and click Personalize
2. Then go to display settings.
3. You will see ??? by ??? pixels.
4. Most likely, the bigger number is your width.
5. Replace ??? of resx with your width.
6. Replase ??? of resy with your height. */
var.resx = ???
var.resy = ???

/* For variables of wiix and wiiy, please open a second Glovepie window and follow these instructions:
1. In second GlovePIE window type (without quotes): "debug = wiimote1.dot1x"
2. Run the script and you will see a value appear next to the run button.
3. Move the Wiimote slowly left and right and try to get to the highest number it will reach in the box. Note that number
4. Go back to your original GlovePIE window and replace ??? for wiix with that number
5. Now go back to the other GlovePIE window and now type (with out quotes): "debug = wiimote1.dot1y"
6. Run the script, and this time slowly move your Wiimote up and down. Note the highest number it can reach.
7. Go back to your original GlovePIE and replace ??? for wiiy with the number you just noted.
8. Save script and test it out. */
var.wiix = ???
var.wiiy = ???

if var.led = 2
mouse.CursorPosX = smooth(var.resx-round((((wiimote1.dot1x+wiimote1.dot2x)/2)/var.wiix)*var.resx),3)
mouse.CursorPosY = smooth(round((((wiimote1.dot1y+wiimote1.dot2y)/2)/var.wiiy)*var.resy),3)

/* If you want to swap the A and B buttons edit the following 2 lines. I think it is pretty easy to understand. LOL */
mouse.LeftButton = wiimote1.A
mouse.RightButton = wiimote1.B

/* DO NOT EDIT BELOW THIS LINE! */
mouse.WheelDown = wiimote1.Down
mouse.WheelUp = wiimote1.Up
mouse.WheelLeft = wiimote1.Left
mouse.WheelRight = wiimote1.Right
if pressed(wiimote1.One)then execute("C:\Windows\system32\osk.exe")
else
if wiimote1.Exists
var.led = 1
end if
if var.led = 1
var.wait = 50 ms
wiimote1.Led1 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led1 = false
wiimote1.Led2 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led2 = false
wiimote1.Led3 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led3 = false
wiimote1.Led4 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led4 = false
wiimote1.Led3 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led3 = false
wiimote1.Led2 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led2 = false
wiimote1.Led1 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led1 = false
wiimote1.Led2 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led2 = false
wiimote1.Led3 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led3 = false
wiimote1.Led4 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led4 = false
wiimote1.Led3 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led3 = false
wiimote1.Led2 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led2 = false
var.led = 2
end if
end if

Version Specific FAQ:

Question:
My cursor moves in the opposite direction!
Answer:
First, you will have to figure out which axis is reversed. Is the X-axis (◄ ►) reversed? Or is it the Y-axis (▲ ▼) reversed?

If the X-axis is reversed, find the line that says...

mouse.CursorPosX = smooth(var.resx-round((((wiimote1.dot1x+wiimote1.dot2x)/2)/var.wiix)*var.resx),3)

and replace it with...

mouse.CursorPosX = smooth(round((((wiimote1.dot1x+wiimote1.dot2x)/2)/var.wiix)*var.resx),3)

If the Y-axis is reversed, find the line that says...

mouse.CursorPosY = smooth(round((((wiimote1.dot1y+wiimote1.dot2y)/2)/var.wiiy)*var.resy),3)

and replace it with...

mouse.CursorPosY = smooth(var.resy-round((((wiimote1.dot1y+wiimote1.dot2y)/2)/var.wiiy)*var.resy),3)

Now go try out your script again. You cursor should no longer be reversed. If both axis is reversed, do both of those fixes.

Current Script (05-23-2011 10:15 AM PST)

The current script will not work for everyone. This is the script I was testing for my 1080p TV. The resolution of it is 1920 x 1080. If you happen to have a monitor of the same resolution, you can get started with the script! (Not recommended) The current script is not designed to work on all computers yet and every Wiimote may vary slightly in its output. The script also lacks comments that tell you what each line does, so better to not mess around with it. :)

I will be converting this script into something easier to use for "beginners". Please stay tuned. I am posting this to prove to you I do have a working script right now and I am not lying. :P I have added some safety features on this script too. This script will not continue to run unless it detects a Wiimote when you first start up the script. Once the script detects a Wiimote, the LEDs on your Wiimote will flash 1, 2, 3, 4, 3, 2, 1 twice telling you the Wiimote has been detected and the mouse controls are about to start. This all takes about 5 seconds, it is barely noticeable. ROFL

Keymap:

• D-pad = scrolling
• A button = Left Click
• B button = Right Click
• 1 button = Execute On-screen Keyboard

Here is the current script:

/* WiimoteIR is scripted by Sunny Wu.
Development blog at: http://wiimoteir.blogspot.com/
Project website at: http://http://wiimoteir.webs.com */
if var.led = 2
mouse.CursorPosX = smooth(1920-round((((wiimote1.dot1x+wiimote1.dot2x)/2)/1012)*1920),3)
mouse.CursorPosY = smooth(round((((wiimote1.dot1y+wiimote1.dot2y)/2)/760)*1080),3)
mouse.LeftButton = wiimote1.A
mouse.RightButton = wiimote1.B
mouse.WheelDown = wiimote1.Down
mouse.WheelUp = wiimote1.Up
mouse.WheelLeft = wiimote1.Left
mouse.WheelRight = wiimote1.Right
if pressed(wiimote1.One)then execute("C:\Windows\system32\osk.exe")
else
if wiimote1.Exists
var.led = 1
end if
if var.led = 1
var.wait = 50 ms
wiimote1.Led1 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led1 = false
wiimote1.Led2 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led2 = false
wiimote1.Led3 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led3 = false
wiimote1.Led4 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led4 = false
wiimote1.Led3 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led3 = false
wiimote1.Led2 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led2 = false
wiimote1.Led1 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led1 = false
wiimote1.Led2 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led2 = false
wiimote1.Led3 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led3 = false
wiimote1.Led4 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led4 = false
wiimote1.Led3 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led3 = false
wiimote1.Led2 = true
wait var.wait
wiimote1.Led2 = false
var.led = 2
end if
end if

Current Status (05-23-2011 9:18 AM PST)

WimoteIR #1 v.1.0 (Glovepie script) is working. Pointer moves slightly even if you hold it still, which making it a little hard to click. Other than that the script is up and running! Currently trying to convert the script into something beginners can understand. Making final touch ups on version 1.0 release of #1. :)

The reason I put #1 is because I might do some other scripts that have different key mappings and stuff. So... Yeah!

Just getting started...

Hey guys! On here, I will be bringing you the best Glovepie scripts to turn your Wiimote into a mouse for your computer that incorporates the infrared sensor bar! :) Please stay tuned.

The blog you are looking at will the the development blog. The main site for this project has already been created too and can be found here.

Please note my first priority is converting my current script into something easier that even "beginners" can use. My second priority is to make the video tutorial on Youtube. Designing this blog and my website has a lower priority right now. I will be designing a better "Under Construction" page for my main website.