I made a video illustrating how to install and use the Wii Balance Board with ED. Feedback appreciated.
http://youtu.be/_HovcntgMDA
http://youtu.be/_HovcntgMDA
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Using the Wii Balance Board with Elite Dangerous
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I can't watch that atm, but the very idea is amazing.
Great idea but somehow i miss the part where hes really playing it in front of his screen, i just see some setup work and then the game.
But it maybe creates a new activity - like spacesurfing or spaceboard
but somehow i miss the part where hes really playing it in front of his screen, i just see some setup work and then the game.But it maybe creates a new activity - like spacesurfing or spaceboard
Ok after reading this I went out and bought a balance board for £10 and a usb bluetooth dongle from the pound shop. Man so easy to set up and feels so much more intuitive than a hat switch on my x52. Fantastic find m8 thanks for posting
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Ty sir!
Great idea
But it maybe creates a new activity - like spacesurfing or spaceboard
When the game comes up I am using the balance board under the desk the same way someone would use pedals. I am generating thrust in whatever direction I place my feet on the board. I've also been experimenting with using it for headlook.
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I'll definately be watching that when I get home.
Does anyone know if you can connect the Wii remotes the same way (I'm thinking headreacking using their gyroscopes would probably work, if you don't mind looking ridiculous)?
Does anyone know if you can connect the Wii remotes the same way (I'm thinking headreacking using their gyroscopes would probably work, if you don't mind looking ridiculous)?
You can use it sitting down friend!
And yes, this was my original intent. Unfortunately I had a newer Wiimote with Motion Plus and they don't sync properly to windows. So I was digging around in the closet and saw the balance board and had an idea. That's what led to this discovery.
So I also dug out my Balance Board and gave the software a try. While it will probably not be as responsive as pedals it is a great inexpensive solution.
The problem I found is that when sitting it will create some ergonomic issues as the ankles will be stressed.
I grabbed a small piece of plywood from the Garage and put it up at an angle and it all still worked. My next step is to actually mount the board to an angled riser for a more concrete solution that also acts as a footrest.
The problem I found is that when sitting it will create some ergonomic issues as the ankles will be stressed.
I grabbed a small piece of plywood from the Garage and put it up at an angle and it all still worked. My next step is to actually mount the board to an angled riser for a more concrete solution that also acts as a footrest.
I think it is more uncomfortable to roll back and forth on your feet if it is at an angle. My feet rest flat on the floor when Im sitting so having the board flat isn't an issue. To each his own though. The important part is it works!
Does this mean I can fire my plasma cannon with a twitch of my buttocks? Fantastic. My wifes Wii might have to have a sudden 'accident'.
haha I thought about sitting on it instead of using your feet. Havent tried it yet though. Let me know how it goes lol.
If you need any help let me know!
Brand of USB dongle
Did you buy the Signalex dongle? Apparently the Wii Bluetooth can be a bit fussy.
Thx
Ok after reading this I went out and bought a balance board for £10 and a usb bluetooth dongle from the pound shop. Man so easy to set up and feels so much more intuitive than a hat switch on my x52. Fantastic find m8 thanks for posting
+1 rep
Did you buy the Signalex dongle? Apparently the Wii Bluetooth can be a bit fussy.
Thx
That's a pretty clever use of a Wii Balance Board. I like it.
I had visions of you using it like a snowboard and surfing through space when I read the thread title though.
I had visions of you using it like a snowboard and surfing through space when I read the thread title though.