Question Ashida Sensor bar

[Thisnameistakenwastaken]

I want to be able to use the Wii remote on an Ashida and I need a sensor bar. How can I replace the sensor bar on an Ashida?

 

[cy]

To connect the Wii remote to the console in the first place, you'll need to do a bluetooth relocation (just mentioning this in case you aren't already aware). For the sensor bar itself, you'll need some infrared LEDs to place inside the console. The Ashida doesn't have a place for you to put IR LEDs by default, so you'll either need to modify the files to accommodate mounting them, or you'll need to drill some holes into the shell and mount them with hot glue. I've not made a portable with IR LEDs before, so I don't know too much about it, but I'm pretty sure you'll need a left and right IR LED to make it function properly.

One alternative option you might consider is that they do make wireless sensor bars. If you don't want to build the IR LEDs into your console, this could be an excellent alternative if you're willing to live with having to bring it with the console everywhere.

 

[Thisnameistakenwastaken]

Ok, so could I use the pms to power the lights?

 

[Xenii]

You might be interested in an old project I've made: The XiiSBar!
It's a mini portable sensor bar that runs on two AAA batteries. Might make a V2 somehow soon!
More details here: XiiSBar - BitBuilt

 

[Thisnameistakenwastaken]

You might be interested in an old project I've made: The XiiSBar!
It's a mini portable sensor bar that runs on two AAA batteries. Might make a V2 somehow soon!
More details here: XiiSBar - BitBuilt

Thank you!

 

[Thisnameistakenwastaken]

Change of plans I'm using the XiiSBar

 

[Xenii]

Nice! Feel free to contact me in case you need help or advice!

 

[subierekt]

My case is translucent so i didnt need to drill holes, but i mounted two IR leds inside the front case. If your case is solid you could do the same thing and drill holes. My wiring could be cleaner but its not bad. You will need to figure out a proper resistor for the LEDs though, I cant remember which value I used.

These are the LEDs I used.
Link

 

[cy]

I did also want to say that I've been able to get IR LED receivers to work with IR remotes through the shell of a portable without drilling any holes and even without a transparent shell. I can't say for sure that it would work (at least, not well) when using a Wii remote, but I did want to say there's potential that you don't even need holes or a transparent shell.

Thanks a lot for sharing this btw @subierekt ! I need to update my starlight G-Wii to include these!

Ok, so could I use the pms to power the lights?

Probably. It looks like the lights subie linked run off 1.2 volts. The Wii has a 1.15v rail, so I'm assuming subie just ran it off that and it probably worked without any problems (since slightly undervolting something like this tends to work flawlessly)

 

[JamesPi]

I did also want to say that I've been able to get IR LED receivers to work with IR remotes through the shell of a portable without drilling any holes and even without a transparent shell. I can't say for sure that it would work (at least, not well) when using a Wii remote, but I did want to say there's potential that you don't even need holes or a transparent shell.

Thanks a lot for sharing this btw @subierekt ! I need to update my starlight G-Wii to include these!


Probably. It looks like the lights subie linked run off 1.2 volts. The Wii has a 1.15v rail, so I'm assuming subie just ran it off that and it probably worked without any problems (since slightly undervolting something like this tends to work flawlessly)

Oh, that's very interesting! I might have to have a go at installing IR LEDs then after I add bluetooth to my translucent Ashida. (eventually lol)
Thanks for the tip, cy!

From subie's image he sent, it looks like he just ran them off 3.3v (off of the pads on the GC+2.0) with a resistor, doesn't seem that he took from the PMS' 1.15v or anything. But yes, slightly undervolting LEDs in this way is usually 100% fine and there's barely a perceivable difference, if any at all.

 

[subierekt]

correct, i just tried various resistors till i got the appropriate voltage across the leds

 

[Thisnameistakenwastaken]

I never thought of using a clear case! Very good idea!