[GLLUG] Electronics - Wii Remote on Linux

[Eric Miller]

Michael Watters wrote:
> 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.
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Looks like you might need a resister. Check out this link 
http://www.grynx.com/projects/tictac-flashlight/. It sounds simple enough.