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DIY: Arduino & Wii controlled Canoe

Like to play video games? Too lazy to paddle around in your canoe? Well I have the perfect solution for you. This boat is powered by a small electric motor and the steering is via a Wii Nunchuck and an Arduino. Let's just hope the batteries don't die, then you might have to paddle!

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Posted by: nik on July 28, 2008 at 4:04 AM

would be more fun if you would have to paddle with your wii mote in midair and the motors do the work ;)

wii sport in real life

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Posted by: Marc de Vinck on July 28, 2008 at 6:40 AM

@nik,

That would be amazing! Measure the stroke and pulse the motors accordingly. Too funny.

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