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« on: September 19, 2008, 09:04:17 PM »
I have seen on this site and others suggesting that you could use the AC adapter battery eliminator to power the wii remote.

http://www.amazon.com/Power-Adapter-Battery-Eliminator-Camcorder/dp/B000XQTH28

Has anyone used this?
Has it been successful? 
If not is there another adapter that is better?
I'm looking for an AC/DC converter before I end up with rechargeable batteries and swap them out every couple of days.

Thanks,
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« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2008, 10:48:45 PM »
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I use a USB version of the same thing, purchased on ebay. It works awesome the USB plug is removable leaving a NiCD battery in the Wiimote. Only problem is I'm expecting the the NiCD will die from constant charging in the near future so will have little power when unplugged.

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« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2008, 07:06:15 PM »
If anyone is interested I ordered and received this power supply.(AC)

I checked the voltage output with a multimeter and found it was over 4 volts.
I checked it with out a circuit, open voltage.
I also checked it with a 100 ohm resistor in a simple circuit.

I have read that over 3 volts can shorten the life of the wiiremote.
I think I'm going to send mine back.
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« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2008, 10:25:57 PM »
Here's what I do:

I bought a $5 AC Adapter from BigLots and switched it to 3V.
Then I used some wadded-up tinfoil and some erasers I confiscated from my students to maintain contact between the 9V adapter and the WiiRemote.

I put it up in the ceiling and have left it up there for months at a time, only taking it down when I need it.
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« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2008, 11:36:36 PM »
Target.com $10
USB Recharge battery back



Official Site

hope this helps
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« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2008, 07:33:50 PM »
I think I'm going to add a resistor to reduce the voltage to about 3V.

When I mess that up I'm going to get the rechargeable battery from Target.

I'll let you know how it works.
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« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2008, 10:01:31 AM »
I picked up an universal adjustable AC/DC converter with 3v at BigLots for $5.  I added some springs on an eraser and popped it in.  Nice always seeing the batter power around 98% to 103%.

I will post some picture soon.
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« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2009, 08:13:56 PM »
Finally got around to posting my setup:

http://www.wiimoteproject.com/wiimote-interactive-learning-and-pedagodgy-discussion/my-wiimote-interactive-whiteboard-setup/msg8303/#msg8303
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