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Rovio WiiMote
This page explains what I did and used to make the WiiMote Controlled Demonstration Video . This system allows you to control a WowWee robot remotely using a Nintendo Wii remote control over the Web, using Robodance, the free software program for advanced robot control. NOTE : The version of ...
Meet Rovio™
Meet Rovio™
meetrovio.com — Get to know Rovio View Demo Be in two places at the same time. Rovio enables you... to: Interact with your family, wherever they are Check up on your office and speak with colleagues Roam around your home to check on pets, etc. Visit elderly relatives ... (more) Meet Rovio™
 WowWee Rovio controlled by Nintendo Wii Remote (WiiMote) (video)
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WowWee Rovio controlled by Nintendo Wii Remote (WiiMote) (video)
youtube.com — http://www.robodance.com/Video demonstrates the use of a Nintendo Wii Remote control, with the help of a Windows PC... running Robodance, a free software progra... (more) WowWee Rovio controlled by Nintendo Wii Remote ...
Wiimote guitar effects control
Wiimote guitar effects control
hackaday.com — [Rob Morris] sent us this video of his Wiimote based guitar effects . Similar to our post... yesterday about using the Wiimote to control a synth , he is using changes in orientation to effect the sound. He starts off with simple pitch modulation, ... (more) Wiimote guitar effects control
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WowWee Rovio Wiimote-control software: Video Demo
SlashGear — ... is designed to be easily controlled at a distance via the webportal - however what if you want to operate the robot from close up?  RobotsRule’s Robert Oschler has added Rovio functionality to the upcoming version of his free RoboDance app, meaning you can use a Nintendo Wiimote to control all of the robot’s features.  ...

Wiimote Rovio via Robodance
MAKE Magazine — ... Robert Oschler, of Robots Rule, has a video up showing a preview of his Robodance software controlling the new Wow Wee Rovio remote surveillance bot via a Nintendo Wiimote. With this set-up, a Wiimote can control the Rovio from just about anywhere in the world via Bluetooth and a Web connection. Robert plans on having this new version of Robodance available by early next year. For more information, visit the Rovio-Wiimote Robodance page. Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Robotics ...

WowWee Rovio mobile spy robot controlled by a Wiimote
Newlaunches.com — ... giving you wireless control of your Rovio, as you pilot it remotely over the Web. Movement, camera control, automatic docking, picture taking and more are all under the easy command of the Nintendo WiiMote. The only hardware required to run this hack, besides a Rovio and the WiFi equipment needed to run it, are a Windows PC running Windows 2000 or better, a Nintendo Wii Remote (the console is not required), and a Bluetooth adapter if the PC or laptop does not already have one. [ Robodance ]

Wii Remote Hack for WowWee Rovio Robot
I4U News — ... to run this hack, besides a Rovio and the WiFi equipment needed to run it, are a Windows PC running Windows 2000 or better, a Nintendo Wii Remote (the console is not required), and a Bluetooth adapter if the PC or laptop does not already have one. An infrared transceiver is NOT required. See the video below to see the Rovio controlled with the Wiimote in action. The version of Robodance that supports Rovio will not be released until first quarter of next year. More details on Robotsrule . For purchase information and more details about the Rovio please read ...

WowWee Rovio Hack allows Wiimote Control
Hacked Gadgets - DIY Tech Blog — ... looks like a great robot on its own but with some extra software from our friends at Robots Rule it can be controlled using a ...

Robodance enables Wiimote control of your WowWee Rovio
Engadget — ... Ah, Robodance -- how would we entertain ourselves without you? Just under a year ago, the software enabled robot lovers everywhere to control their i-SOBOT with an everyday Wiimote. Now, the same ability has been handed down for WowWee's ...

WowWee Rovio Controlled By Wiimote
Ubergizmo — ... To run Robodance in conjunction with the WowWee Rovio spy robot you will need a personal computer running Windows 2000 or better. If you want to control your Rovio over the Web with a Nintendo Wii Remote you will also need Bluetooth capability. If your desktop computer or laptop is not already Bluetooth capable, you will need to get an inexpensive Bluetooth dongle. ...

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thinkgeek.com 11/21/2008 — Cwute itty bitty Wiimote... Awwwww If you had a tiny keychain that looked like a itty bitty Wiimote what would you expect it to do? How about project images of Mario Kart characters on the wall? You're in luck because that's exactly what the Mario ...
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Few people actually have been able to get their hands on a cool Rovio spy robot yet. Robert from RobotsRule is one of them. He shows in a video how the Rovio can be controlled with a Wiimote. The hack uses the free Robodance software for Windows ...