[APP] WiimoteController 0.6 Beta [may-29-2011] Mapping profiles

Hello!


I decided to share my very first Android application with the xda-devs community!


WiimoteController is an application which allows a Wii remote to connect to your Android phone. You can then use the Wii remote to control various apps.


IMPORTANT! This application does not work with most HTC Devices that have Sense UI. It doesn't matter if the Sense is turned on or not, the problem seems to be much deeper.
Please check the second post below if your device/OS flavour is listed. If it's not, test and please report if it works or not. Include your device/ROM name with the report. In case of failure please include what the app said and possibly a logcat of it too.


Usage:

• turn bluetooth on
• run the app
• if this is your first run, hit Yes. Enable "WiiControllerIME". This is only needed once right after installation
• tap the first button and at the same time put your Wii remote in discovery mode by pressing "1" and "2" simultaneously
• wait for the "Connected" message to appear. The first LED will turn on on the Wii remote
• back in WiimoteController tap the second button and select WiiControllerIME
• done. The Wii remote is connected. Go play!
• if you want to connect more than one Wii remote, follow the same procedure, but put ALL the remotes to discovery mode
• to disconnect a single Wii remote, hold the power button on it
• to disconnect all Wii remotes, use the option from the menu or simply turn the phone's bluetooth off
• don't forget to set your favorite IME back or you won't be able to type (or check Preferences to find an option to do that automatically)

A note about yongzh's emulators (Gensoid/SNesoid/Nesoid/GameBoid):
Custom input methods don't work with yongzh's emulators by default. To enable support, go to settings and enable "Use input method". Afterwards, map keys as usual and then start gaming


See the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBkCgEgRk0s
Another video by frankzua77: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnVZgLPcq8U


Now on the market! Search for Wiimote Controller (try this link from the phone)
or use this:


Here's the apk for those of you without the android market and for those that for some reason don't see the app there. The latest version is 0.6. Older versions are no longer available because of licensing issues.

Frequently asked questions - FAQ



The app doesn't work! It says "Error no -1". My bluetooth is on for sure.
Your phone is most likey not supported. So far, Samsung Moment and all HTC phones with Sense UI have been identified as having this issue and thus being unsupported. See this thread for technical info. Seems like HTC did something very bad to Android.



When will app be available for my Incredible/Desire/Legend/Magic/...?
See the question above. Please.



Will this ever work on my Incredible/Desire/Legend/Magic/...?
Do I really need to repeat myself? It might never. It isn't my fault though. See above.



The wiimote connects but there is no response in my (s)nesoid/gensoid/gameboid.
Three things need to be done for this to work (apart from connecting):

• you need to choose WiiControllerIME with the second button
• in your emulator you need to enable "Use input method" in settings (if there is no such setting, update your emulator!)
• in your emulator you need to map wiimote's keys to game keys. You can do that in "Key mappings" inside settings

I have an unoriginal controller (like Nyko's for example). Now when I connect, the phone starts polling the data, but shortly after times out. What to do?
Unfortunately, unoriginal wii remotes and classic controllers cause issues such as abruptly disconnecting and misidentifying themselves. It's best to stick to original Nintendo hardware. The only confirmed piece of equipment that doesn't cause issues is the Datel's Retro Wireless Controller so if you've confirmed that your device works with WiimoteController app, you're safe to purchase either this or the original Nintendo controller.



I need help figuring this app out. How do I connect? How do I use this?
See this video. The first minute shows how to connect the wiimote. The last minute shows how to set it up in an emulator.



I'm not installing this! The thing can read all my passwords and credit card numbers!
What you saw was a message from the Android, warning you that you're about to enable a 3rd party input method. All input methods (Like Swype, AnySoftKeyboard, HTC_IME, etc) get this message. Even if my app was malicious (which it isn't), it can't actually capture anything without being active. And even when it's active, it could only capture input from your wiimote. Long story short, you have nothing to wory about.
Why does the app require internet connection then?
It's to download and show advertisements.



I have an issue, not mentioned in this FAQ.
Contact me via email [wiicontroller.A.T.ccpcreations.D.O.T.com]. It is in my interest to make this work on as much devices as I can, but I can't do much if I don't actually have access to a device.



Will you be developing something like this for PS3 controllers?
I might, if I find the time in the future. But I need to buy a PS3 controller, as I don't have a PS3. You can always contribute to the cause



This app is great! How can I contribute?
In a number of ways:

• by contacting me if you have any issues, not mentioned in this FAQ
• by saying thanks
• by buying me a cup of coffee or a pizza

Video as promised: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4h1Z2nKHw

Some of your questions might be answered in the video's description.

Also, I am going on vacation tommorow and I won't be around until July 20. Then the development will continue.

phdeez said:

pikipirs, is this app still being developed? I notice it's still in beta...

*and if it's still being developed... any chance you're working on a PS3 controller addition?

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Yes, this is still in development, albeit not very active at the moment.

This app will probably never be out of beta. My intention was to pull this app out of beta when it will work with most devices, but that will most probably not be achievable. Most of the functionality intended is already in the app.

I tried it with the PS3 controller, but was unable to do anything usefull, this is currently on hold.

garfnodie said:

I would really like to get this app to work, but I have as yet been unable to get either of my Wii remotes(RVL-003 or RVL-036) to pair to my phone.

I tried some time ago on my Nexus One running CM7, and was never able to get them to connect or pair, and now on my Epic 4G Touch running CM9, I'm still unable to get them to connect or pair.

I have tried using buttons 1+2 method, and also the sync button on the back method and I always run into the same problem, the app/phone sees the Wii remotes, but when I select it, it always asks for a PIN, I can try the usual 0000, or 1234, or I can just click cancel (never have seen a skip option) and always get unable to connect. I have tried using the "Find BT Mac address" app and put the mac address into the IME setting manually, but that never works wither. And before you say anything, I know it's the correct mac address because I wait about thirty second+ for other devices to populate before I even turn on my Wii remote, and as soon as I turn on the Wii remote, the address that pops up I know is the correct address.

I have read a lot of other stuff about having to take the mac address and turning it into binary and then using that backwards or something like that. I am at a loss as to what to do, and I would really like to get this working.

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No takers on this? Really hoping to get this working.