Building a custom Sensor Bar

[ABC]

Ok, almost all of us now know that the Sensor Bar included with the Wii is simply a bar that emits an IR signal from two positions... and as some of us experienced, it isn't that great. So, I have decided to build my own from the ground up with 3 sensors with a range of 100 feet and an upgraded power-supply. Here are the parts:

2 or 3 IR transmitters with a MUCH better range than the stock Nintendo one.

A powersuply for them... I am hoping I can solder up a 9V battery pack enclosure to make it wireless.

I am currently working on finding the best quality parts then my next step of "pre-production" will begin where I decide on how to go about my little project.

 

[intekmdma]

and then.. and then MASS PRODUCE!

 

[ABC]

and then.. and then MASS PRODUCE!

Haha, I might make a few more if it works better than the regular... which it most definitely will, for whoever wants them.

 

[intekmdma]

you definately gotta add some pictures when you get a chance!

 

[NubHugs]

You can use lit candles for the same effect, but I'm not sure how long the signal goes

 

[ABC]

You can use lit candles for the same effect, but I'm not sure how long the signal goes

:lol: You can only do that in the dark... I am talking about a super Sensor Bar with a 100 foot range. Perfect for people with projectors, big rooms, or people who just want better accuracy.

 

[intekmdma]

:lol: You can only do that in the dark... I am talking about a super Sensor Bar with a 100 foot range. Perfect for people with projectors, big rooms, or people who just want better accuracy.

that way... I wont have to ever get out of my bed... how convienent

 

[NubHugs]

You play with the lights on!? Anyway.. sounds like a good idea.. I bet it'd be neat playing from another room.. You think Nintendo will make a stronger Sensor Bar further down the road?

 

[ABC]

Ok bitches! I found the parts... Total: $13.82. I am getting the parts and putting it together. COMPLETELY WIRELESS.

 

[intekmdma]

pics pics pics, comon' hook it up lets see it!

 

[ABC]

pics pics pics, comon' hook it up lets see it!

Well, someone beat me to it, so here it is: [MEDIA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ryy7oPMZ2gU[/MEDIA]

Except I might be making mine wired with extra IR sensors for longer range... I still haven't decided how I will go about my project but it might be similar to his or completely different.

 

[Chaox]

If it works well with the products you are going to use could you post a list of the products ...so i can make my own as well.

 

[ABC]

If it works well with the products you are going to use could you post a list of the products ...so i can make my own as well.

Will do man. I think I will tackle this project next weekend. I will keep everyone updated.

 

[ericlewis91]

just use 2 tv remotes!

 

[Jenova]

:lol: You can only do that in the dark... I am talking about a super Sensor Bar with a 100 foot range. Perfect for people with projectors, big rooms, or people who just want better accuracy.

Candles work in the daytime, I have done extensive tests. xD (I was curious!)

I think I'm going to make my own sensor bar, as well. It might not look as sharp as the Nintendo one, but it will turn out pretty good. I don't exactly need the distance, I just want to see if it helps at all with Red Steel. (I dought it's the sensor bar's fault for Red Steel's mishappenings, but might as well try.)