[GLLUG] Electronics - Wii Remote on Linux

[Michael Watters]

Karl Schuttler wrote:
> Well, I managed to buy a cheap <$15 usb bluetooth adapter, and have
> gotten my control interfacing within linux with the linux driver. In
> order to complete this, I need a few IR LED's in order for the remote
> to calculate its position. I ripped two of these out of the same model
> RCA television remotes that I got at staples for free with rebate, and
> now I'm wondering if it is okay just to wire them series to a 9 volt
> battery. Any ideas?
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It depends what voltage the LEDs are specced for, most of the ones I've 
seen are 12V so 9V shouldn't hurt them.  If it does you haven't lost 
anything.