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Connect a wiimote to an android device for vr movement

Discussion in 'AR/VR (XR) Discussion' started by moile67, Mar 22, 2016.

  1. moile67

    moile67

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    Hello,
    I'm looking for a way to connect a wiimote on an android device, for a unity 5 project.
    Has someone an idea how i can do this ? Is there an asset doing it ?
    Please tell me.
     
    moile67, Mar 22, 2016
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  2. SebastianMaj

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    I'm also trying to figure this out as Google daydream only works for the nexus 6 so wii remote hopefully works. Anyone know how?
     
    SebastianMaj, Jun 12, 2016
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  3. jhocking

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    I just decided to try figuring this out myself. I was planning to try seeing if this library works on android:


    Although I'm planning to try it myself pretty soon (possibly tomorrow) has anyone else tried it already? Either simply connecting to the device on bluetooth, or possibly involving this app:
     
    Last edited: Dec 10, 2016
    jhocking, Dec 10, 2016
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  4. LucianoAlmeida

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    Hey guys,
    I'm going to try jhocking approach. Is there any other options?
     
    LucianoAlmeida, May 3, 2017
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  5. jhocking

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    fyi it didn't work. Or rather I couldn't get it to work; maybe you can, so it's worth trying.
     
    jhocking, May 14, 2017
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  6. greggtwep16

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    What is your end goal for the wiimote? Daydream and Gear VR have motion controllers. Cardboard perhaps? You could certainly just use another phone over wifi if your looking for some motion controls. I'm sure with enough hacking around you could get the wiimote to work but just for yourself. Not many customers are going to jump through those hoops though.
     
    greggtwep16, May 15, 2017
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  7. jhocking

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    Wait, they do? I... I don't know how I didn't think to google 'motion controller android'.
     
    jhocking, May 20, 2017
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  8. greggtwep16

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    Yeah, all the daydream view headsets came with the daydream motion controller, and with the s8 gear vr now has a motion controller as well (the gear vr controller is also available for purchase separately if you have an older galaxy phone).

    They are both locked into their platforms though. Are you developing for either platform or something different like cardboard?
     
    greggtwep16, May 20, 2017
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  9. jhocking

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    I'm not currently developing for either platform but am curious to try out VR stuff on Android because I think it is very cool to experience VR completely untethered.
     
    jhocking, May 20, 2017
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  10. HELM129

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    Hi, im also trying to get something similar to work. I was able to connect my wii remote to my android device but could not find any non out dated step by step tutorials on how to add motion to my google card board game. Is there a current way to do this in unity 19.4.37f1? Thanks
     
    HELM129, Apr 2, 2022
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