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« on: December 20, 2008, 10:16:01 PM »

Hey all,

Just had a couple of ideas but I am a total noob so feel free to shoot them down if they're not practical.

Basically I was wondering if it is possible to measure the intensity of an IR signal with the Wiimote to give an approximate measure of distance.  If so then surely there is no real reason why it couldn't take four three dimensional co-ordinates.

Based on this supposition you should be able to manipulate images/objects in three dimensions.  Specifically I am envisaging 2d/3d modelling software that allows you to slice chunks out of 3d geometric models/shapes essentially by creating a "cheeswire" between two or more co-ordinates. 

Similarly I presume that this would allow "grabbing" of 2d/3d objects which could then be manipulated (squeezed/stretched etc.).

Any feedback as to whether this is actually possible or not would be much appreciated.  Since seeing Johnny's original posts my imagination has been running wild and I could do with some re-alignment to reality  Cheesy

Sam
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« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2009, 05:46:25 AM »

Definately possible, but not with 2-point tracking only as far as I know.

I saw a video of a buy using 3 IRs on his head (one being further back or forward than the others) to track head motion with more possibilities. Because the 3rd IR is further back, when you turn your head it actually moves left or right while the 2 other points stay fixed, so you get awesome tracking resolution in 3D. Then I did notice that the Wiimote makes a "bigger" point for a "stronger" IR signal, but go figure if it's actually used or implemented anywhere!

Here's the video on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZFhXjlIiXo

This could most likely be adapted to work with something else than your head, but I don't know to what extent.

I'm not sure if you wouldn't be better off using an actual Glove like the P5 which GlovePie was originally made to use, though, as IR Tracking is more useful for stuff like headtracking, 6DOF (like the video) and just regular multipoint tracking.
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