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Step 9Controlling fire with a Wiimote!
So now that you have constructed your Rubens tube you are probably wondering how to get the Wiimote working so that you can "play God". This process is a touch more complex than simply building it, but if these steps are followed, it can be done fairly easily.
1. Download and install Mixx this will act as the DJ program to control the balance, pitch, etc.
2. Replace the Standard.kbd.cfg file in mixx's directory so that the keyboard shortcuts map correctly. Use the linked one.
3. Download and install GlovePie, this is the program that allows the wiimote to interface with the computer.
4. Now plug in and install the Bluetooth adapter into the computer. This should auto detect in windows, but if not use the driver cd that comes with the adapter. You will also need to install another set of drivers which you can obtain here
5. Now simply go into the windows explorer and click on the Bluetooth device, on the left hand column there will be a link to configure the Bluetooth device. While holding down buttons 1 and 2 on the wiimote to set it in "discover" mode, click "configure bluetooth devices". This should allow your wiimote to be detected.
6. Next open up glove pie and copy and paste the code (available on the next page) into the text editor screen. Then run the script.
7. Add any music you want to play into the mixx query list and press play, your wiimote should now be able to control the music. Whenever you want to use this on your Ruben's tubes just simply plug the speaker 3.5 mm jack into your computer's sound out port jack. For best effect, two Ruben's tubes should be used in a stereo effect. Make sure you have GlovePie running in the background and MIxx as the TOP open aplication.
The Controls are:
I hope you enjoyed the Instructable and Happy Building!
1. Download and install Mixx this will act as the DJ program to control the balance, pitch, etc.
2. Replace the Standard.kbd.cfg file in mixx's directory so that the keyboard shortcuts map correctly. Use the linked one.
3. Download and install GlovePie, this is the program that allows the wiimote to interface with the computer.
4. Now plug in and install the Bluetooth adapter into the computer. This should auto detect in windows, but if not use the driver cd that comes with the adapter. You will also need to install another set of drivers which you can obtain here
5. Now simply go into the windows explorer and click on the Bluetooth device, on the left hand column there will be a link to configure the Bluetooth device. While holding down buttons 1 and 2 on the wiimote to set it in "discover" mode, click "configure bluetooth devices". This should allow your wiimote to be detected.
6. Next open up glove pie and copy and paste the code (available on the next page) into the text editor screen. Then run the script.
7. Add any music you want to play into the mixx query list and press play, your wiimote should now be able to control the music. Whenever you want to use this on your Ruben's tubes just simply plug the speaker 3.5 mm jack into your computer's sound out port jack. For best effect, two Ruben's tubes should be used in a stereo effect. Make sure you have GlovePie running in the background and MIxx as the TOP open aplication.
The Controls are:
- Volume: Hold down A- vertical tilt is up/down and swinging up/down moves it fast to some degree of accuracy.
- Speaker Balance: Hold down B- swing left/right
- Track Speed: D-Pad left and right
- Play Track One/Two- D-Pad Up and Down
- Momentary Bass Boost- (for flame jump) The "1" Button
I hope you enjoyed the Instructable and Happy Building!
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Oct 1, 2009. 11:04 AMmaranathabeery
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We really want to build this, but the pages that are linked for the wii are down. Any reccomendations?
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