?sensor bar accuracy?

I know that the sensor bar creates an imaginary TV with the sensor bar as the top or bottom (depending on the settings). The imaginary TV is 4:3 (full-screen). The position of the Wii remote's pointer relative to the bar is scaled up and placed onto your screen. If you set the wii's TV settings to 16:9 (wide-screen), will it scale the imaginary TV to 16:9 or will it stay 4:3.

To make it short, the wii's cursor position on the screen is relative to the where the remote is pointed at the bar. With the wide-screen option turned on, will the position stay relative or will your cursor move faster vertically than horizontally.

I really think they should have a Wii TV for sale :DRentago

That does not have anything to do with the topic, but to ensure that this "idea" does not "swallow" this topic, I will answer it. If they did make a TV, it would not be HD and it would have only a few sizes because they are not trying to sell TVs. They would also just put their Nintendo name on a generic TV. A lot of companies do that; they just put their labels on generic unbranded TVs made by "supplying" companies. I think that they have a mini LCD screen for the wii in development like the one that they had for the gamecube.

Anyway, an answer to my question would be greatly appreciated. I have spent hours on the internet looking for the answer.

I don't think so but I don't think it will make a difference, because you will have to move the controller farther to see the difference on the screen. Sort of the same thing I guess, but I am pretty sure that is how it works. When I played it on a widescreen I did not really notice a difference, it felt natural.

I don't think so but I don't think it will make a difference, because you will have to move the controller farther to see the difference on the screen. Sort of the same thing I guess, but I am pretty sure that is how it works. When I played it on a widescreen I did not really notice a difference, it felt natural.

ish_gibbor

By natural, do you mean that it felt like pointing at a "miniature" wide-screen TV? 

I know that the sensor bar creates an imaginary TV with the sensor bar as the top or bottom (depending on the settings). The imaginary TV is 4:3 (full-screen). The position of the Wii remote's pointer relative to the bar is scaled up and placed onto your screen. If you set the wii's TV settings to 16:9 (wide-screen), will it scale the imaginary TV to 16:9 or will it stay 4:3.

To make it short, the wii's cursor position on the screen is relative to the where the remote is pointed at the bar. With the wide-screen option turned on, will the position stay relative or will your cursor move faster vertically than horizontally.

jed-at-war

The first. 

[QUOTE="jed-at-war"]

I know that the sensor bar creates an imaginary TV with the sensor bar as the top or bottom (depending on the settings). The imaginary TV is 4:3 (full-screen). The position of the Wii remote's pointer relative to the bar is scaled up and placed onto your screen. If you set the wii's TV settings to 16:9 (wide-screen), will it scale the imaginary TV to 16:9 or will it stay 4:3.

To make it short, the wii's cursor position on the screen is relative to the where the remote is pointed at the bar. With the wide-screen option turned on, will the position stay relative or will your cursor move faster vertically than horizontally.

loco145

The first.

Thank you soooooo much!!!!!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Because I do not have one, but need to know because it is a big factor in me buying one. Okay, so that is not the real reason why I want to know; so what. I just want to know. If I said why, people would make fun of me; even though it is a really good reason. I just want to know. I have spend so many hours online trying to find out that I deserve to know.jed-at-war

Why is that so important for you? It works like a mouse really. 

[QUOTE="loco145"][QUOTE="jed-at-war"]

I know that the sensor bar creates an imaginary TV with the sensor bar as the top or bottom (depending on the settings). The imaginary TV is 4:3 (full-screen). The position of the Wii remote's pointer relative to the bar is scaled up and placed onto your screen. If you set the wii's TV settings to 16:9 (wide-screen), will it scale the imaginary TV to 16:9 or will it stay 4:3.

To make it short, the wii's cursor position on the screen is relative to the where the remote is pointed at the bar. With the wide-screen option turned on, will the position stay relative or will your cursor move faster vertically than horizontally.

jed-at-war

The first.

Thank you soooooo much!!!!!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[QUOTE="jed-at-war"]Because I do not have one, but need to know because it is a big factor in me buying one. Okay, so that is not the real reason why I want to know; so what. I just want to know. If I said why, people would make fun of me; even though it is a really good reason. I just want to know. I have spend so many hours online trying to find out that I deserve to know.loco145

Why is that so important for you? It works like a mouse really.

I know; I am setting the wii remote up on my pc this week.

It is important because I am making a perfect sensor bar. I know almost everything about the wii, except  what you told me. Yes, I'm making a sensor bar without owning a wii, but I needed to know so I could simulate the wii on my computer. DON'T laugh! I am smart and have spent pages of algebra II and trig to figure out every detail to make one much better than what most people could possibly make. It will look store bought, be small, and be high quality. It will be wireless and be made of modern materials. It will also be made with better parts than those found at RadioCrap. It will be the highest quality sensor system out there for the wii! It will also have right on aiming so that you can point right at the screen where you want to point. This will become a big feature when more fps come out for the wii.

[QUOTE="jed-at-war"][QUOTE="loco145"][QUOTE="jed-at-war"]

I know that the sensor bar creates an imaginary TV with the sensor bar as the top or bottom (depending on the settings). The imaginary TV is 4:3 (full-screen). The position of the Wii remote's pointer relative to the bar is scaled up and placed onto your screen. If you set the wii's TV settings to 16:9 (wide-screen), will it scale the imaginary TV to 16:9 or will it stay 4:3.

To make it short, the wii's cursor position on the screen is relative to the where the remote is pointed at the bar. With the wide-screen option turned on, will the position stay relative or will your cursor move faster vertically than horizontally.

Duckman5

The first.

Thank you soooooo much!!!!!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

You are implying that you know the truth and are not telling me. :) 

[QUOTE="loco145"]

[QUOTE="jed-at-war"]Because I do not have one, but need to know because it is a big factor in me buying one. Okay, so that is not the real reason why I want to know; so what. I just want to know. If I said why, people would make fun of me; even though it is a really good reason. I just want to know. I have spend so many hours online trying to find out that I deserve to know.jed-at-war

Why is that so important for you? It works like a mouse really.

I know; I am setting the wii remote up on my pc this week.

It is important because I am making a perfect sensor bar. I know almost everything about the wii, except  what you told me. Yes, I'm making a sensor bar without owning a wii, but I needed to know so I could simulate the wii on my computer. DON'T laugh! I am smart and have spent pages of algebra II and trig to figure out every detail to make one much better than what most people could possibly make. It will look store bought, be small, and be high quality. It will be wireless and be made of modern materials. It will also be made with better parts than those found at RadioCrap. It will be the highest quality sensor system out there for the wii! It will also have right on aiming so that you can point right at the screen where you want to point. This will become a big feature when more fps come out for the wii.

[QUOTE="jed-at-war"][QUOTE="loco145"]

[QUOTE="jed-at-war"]Because I do not have one, but need to know because it is a big factor in me buying one. Okay, so that is not the real reason why I want to know; so what. I just want to know. If I said why, people would make fun of me; even though it is a really good reason. I just want to know. I have spend so many hours online trying to find out that I deserve to know.Duckman5

Why is that so important for you? It works like a mouse really.

I know; I am setting the wii remote up on my pc this week.

It is important because I am making a perfect sensor bar. I know almost everything about the wii, except what you told me. Yes, I'm making a sensor bar without owning a wii, but I needed to know so I could simulate the wii on my computer. DON'T laugh! I am smart and have spent pages of algebra II and trig to figure out every detail to make one much better than what most people could possibly make. It will look store bought, be small, and be high quality. It will be wireless and be made of modern materials. It will also be made with better parts than those found at RadioCrap. It will be the highest quality sensor system out there for the wii! It will also have right on aiming so that you can point right at the screen where you want to point. This will become a big feature when more fps come out for the wii.

If you had a big TV like my grandpa, you would know. 

[QUOTE="Duckman5"][QUOTE="jed-at-war"][QUOTE="loco145"]

[QUOTE="jed-at-war"]Because I do not have one, but need to know because it is a big factor in me buying one. Okay, so that is not the real reason why I want to know; so what. I just want to know. If I said why, people would make fun of me; even though it is a really good reason. I just want to know. I have spend so many hours online trying to find out that I deserve to know.jed-at-war

Why is that so important for you? It works like a mouse really.

I know; I am setting the wii remote up on my pc this week.

It is important because I am making a perfect sensor bar. I know almost everything about the wii, except what you told me. Yes, I'm making a sensor bar without owning a wii, but I needed to know so I could simulate the wii on my computer. DON'T laugh! I am smart and have spent pages of algebra II and trig to figure out every detail to make one much better than what most people could possibly make. It will look store bought, be small, and be high quality. It will be wireless and be made of modern materials. It will also be made with better parts than those found at RadioCrap. It will be the highest quality sensor system out there for the wii! It will also have right on aiming so that you can point right at the screen where you want to point. This will become a big feature when more fps come out for the wii.

If you had a big TV like my grandpa, you would know. 

[QUOTE="jed-at-war"][QUOTE="Duckman5"][QUOTE="jed-at-war"][QUOTE="loco145"]

[QUOTE="jed-at-war"]Because I do not have one, but need to know because it is a big factor in me buying one. Okay, so that is not the real reason why I want to know; so what. I just want to know. If I said why, people would make fun of me; even though it is a really good reason. I just want to know. I have spend so many hours online trying to find out that I deserve to know.Duckman5

Why is that so important for you? It works like a mouse really.

I know; I am setting the wii remote up on my pc this week.

It is important because I am making a perfect sensor bar. I know almost everything about the wii, except what you told me. Yes, I'm making a sensor bar without owning a wii, but I needed to know so I could simulate the wii on my computer. DON'T laugh! I am smart and have spent pages of algebra II and trig to figure out every detail to make one much better than what most people could possibly make. It will look store bought, be small, and be high quality. It will be wireless and be made of modern materials. It will also be made with better parts than those found at RadioCrap. It will be the highest quality sensor system out there for the wii! It will also have right on aiming so that you can point right at the screen where you want to point. This will become a big feature when more fps come out for the wii.

If you had a big TV like my grandpa, you would know.

Physicaly point your wii remote at the center of your TV. Is the cursor in the center of your TV? By big, I mean +50" .

[QUOTE="loco145"]

[QUOTE="jed-at-war"]Because I do not have one, but need to know because it is a big factor in me buying one. Okay, so that is not the real reason why I want to know; so what. I just want to know. If I said why, people would make fun of me; even though it is a really good reason. I just want to know. I have spend so many hours online trying to find out that I deserve to know.jed-at-war

Why is that so important for you? It works like a mouse really.

I know; I am setting the wii remote up on my pc this week.

It is important because I am making a perfect sensor bar. I know almost everything about the wii, except  what you told me. Yes, I'm making a sensor bar without owning a wii, but I needed to know so I could simulate the wii on my computer. DON'T laugh! I am smart and have spent pages of algebra II and trig to figure out every detail to make one much better than what most people could possibly make. It will look store bought, be small, and be high quality. It will be wireless and be made of modern materials. It will also be made with better parts than those found at RadioCrap. It will be the highest quality sensor system out there for the wii! It will also have right on aiming so that you can point right at the screen where you want to point. This will become a big feature when more fps come out for the wii.

I kind of doubt trig or algebra 2 will allow you to make anything better than trained developers have made.

[QUOTE="jed-at-war"][QUOTE="loco145"]

[QUOTE="jed-at-war"]Because I do not have one, but need to know because it is a big factor in me buying one. Okay, so that is not the real reason why I want to know; so what. I just want to know. If I said why, people would make fun of me; even though it is a really good reason. I just want to know. I have spend so many hours online trying to find out that I deserve to know.medhopeful

Why is that so important for you? It works like a mouse really.

I know; I am setting the wii remote up on my pc this week.

It is important because I am making a perfect sensor bar. I know almost everything about the wii, except what you told me. Yes, I'm making a sensor bar without owning a wii, but I needed to know so I could simulate the wii on my computer. DON'T laugh! I am smart and have spent pages of algebra II and trig to figure out every detail to make one much better than what most people could possibly make. It will look store bought, be small, and be high quality. It will be wireless and be made of modern materials. It will also be made with better parts than those found at RadioCrap. It will be the highest quality sensor system out there for the wii! It will also have right on aiming so that you can point right at the screen where you want to point. This will become a big feature when more fps come out for the wii.

I kind of doubt trig or algebra 2 will allow you to make anything better than trained developers have made.

umm... it does not require much more advanced math than that. Besides, what I am making is higher quality than Nintendo's. They want money; high quality costs more money. Also, only 23% of people i have asked would want my sensor system. Nintendo wants a broad market, so they made a cheap thing that gets the job done. Asking why anyone would want my system is like asking why anyone would want to go HD. Some would see it as a waste of money while others are willing to spend the extra money.

So, basically, you're obssessed with the Wii and you think you're better than Nintendo devs? First of all, the sensor bar can only be so accurate. And I do have a big tv, and it works just fine. The only way you could have perfect sensory is if you had sensors surrounding the tv, and ony in the center. Or perhaps just one in the center with configuration options to adjust depending on what you input to be the size of your tv (which you can do with the Wii as it is, or at least in Zelda). I'm judging by the fact you were hesitant on telling your reasoning, due to fear of being made fun of, that you're a teenager, in wich case, I highly doubt you will be able to make something better than teams of trained Nintendo Developers. I'm sure that the Nintendo sensor bar is better than you give it credit for.Archon_Rouge

Although that is not the case, I would be thinking the same thing if i were in your shoes.

I have played with the the nintendo sensor bar. I already said that they do not care because it works good enough to please most people. I can just make one better. You nailed it; i'm seventeen. Although i'm in college, so I'm not stupid. However, i am not afraid of being made fun of; I am just sick of these topics being filled with meaningless posts that bring up things that i have already taken into consideration. For intense, your post wastes time by saying that i think that i am better than nintendo's developers. That is not the case; they just don't care because there is not enough money in it for them to worry about. I would, however, be more than happy to pick up as much money as i can from this.

The most you can do is make an adjustable sensor bar... =\ As a matter of fact...

Copyright © 2007.  Steven Harris. *ahem*

Don't steal my idea. =D 

I know what you are saying,  but i know what i'm doing.

The most you can do is make an adjustable sensor bar... =\ As a matter of fact...

Copyright © 2007. Steven Harris. *ahem*

Don't steal my idea. =D 

stevenk4k5

I plan on a different approach. If you are not pulling my leg, can I see what you made. 

This is the funniest thread I've ever read. I'm going to let you in on a little secret...THE SENSOR BAR DOESN'T DO ANYTHING! All it is is two infrared lights. That's it. No joke. Try it out - you could replace your sensor bar with two candles, and your Wii Remote would work just as well. I'm glad you think your 8th grade education in algebra II is going to help you, but I'm afraid the only knowledge you need is how to light a match.
All the work is done by the Wii Remote itself. It sees the two infrared lights on the ends of the sensor bar, and calculates its orientation towards those two lights. So I'm afraid that a "more accurate" sensor bar is an impossibility. That's like saying you're going to make a "more accurate" flashlight. It's silly. I kind of hope this thread is a joke.
Here's a link for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6paa4s8le10.theragu40

I know that, but candles are hardly an answer. As for the LED's, you have to consider range and brightness; average parts from local electronic stores will not cut it. Many people could make something like I am, but it will look like trash and be trash if they do not buy the right parts or make it properly. I respect your enthusiasm, but I have considered almost everything. I have looked at over 200 web sites and watched every youtube video regarding the sensor bar.

Spend a little time to try and find the parts to build one. You will find that it is almost impossible to make it look halfway decent, and, if you knew what you were doing, you would find that it would not work very well with easy to get parts. If you did manage to get it all figured out, you would also find that it would be pretty expensive. I have figured out how to do it for very little money.

The bottom line is that the concept is easy, but the actual construction is not as simple and can be very hard if you want it to look decent. Try it. :)

Algebra II is not 8th grade; you are thinking of Algebra I, not that it matters. Trig was needed to determine all of the variables so that I could optimize quality.

I found, through testing, that the wii remote's view angle is only 20 deg. This means that my system will require you to be very far from the TV. I have made some formulas using trig to show you how far you have to be for it to work on your TV. (Enter 9.4 into the fullscreen formula for the wii bar's best distance)

S = the size of your TV

Enter TV size in inches; The final number is the best playing distance in feet. 

Wide-screen: 0.412 * S

Full-screen: S / 2.645

It would have worked perfectly IF the wii remote's view angle was wider. Like I said it is all about money. This is why they made the wii remote's viewing angle as little as possible.

Well, at least I can adjust it for higher range of motion than the wii (lower sensitivity). :cry:

This guy's a riot, lol. Don't worry about the sensor bar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!camzaman

Lol, I hate to admit it, but it is kind of funny.