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WowWee Rovio Wiimote-control software: Video Demo
SlashGear —
... is designed to be easily controlled at a distance via the webportal - however what if you want to operate the robot from close up? RobotsRule’s Robert Oschler has added Rovio functionality to the upcoming version of his free RoboDance app, meaning you can use a Nintendo Wiimote to control all of the robot’s features. ...
Wiimote Rovio via Robodance
MAKE Magazine —
... Robert Oschler, of Robots Rule, has a video up showing a preview of his Robodance software controlling the new Wow Wee Rovio remote surveillance bot via a Nintendo Wiimote. With this set-up, a Wiimote can control the Rovio from just about anywhere in the world via Bluetooth and a Web connection. Robert plans on having this new version of Robodance available by early next year.
For more information, visit the Rovio-Wiimote Robodance page.
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WowWee Rovio mobile spy robot controlled by a Wiimote
Newlaunches.com —
... giving you wireless control of your Rovio, as you pilot it remotely over the Web. Movement, camera control, automatic docking, picture taking and more are all under the easy command of the Nintendo WiiMote. The only hardware required to run this hack, besides a Rovio and the WiFi equipment needed to run it, are a Windows PC running Windows 2000 or better, a Nintendo Wii Remote (the console is not required), and a Bluetooth adapter if the PC or laptop does not already have one. [ Robodance ]
Wii Remote Hack for WowWee Rovio Robot
I4U News —
... to run this hack, besides a Rovio and the WiFi equipment needed to run it, are a Windows PC running Windows 2000 or better, a Nintendo Wii Remote (the console is not required), and a Bluetooth adapter if the PC or laptop does not already have one. An infrared transceiver is NOT required. See the video below to see the Rovio controlled with the Wiimote in action. The version of Robodance that supports Rovio will not be released until first quarter of next year. More details on Robotsrule . For purchase information and more details about the Rovio please read ...
WowWee Rovio Hack allows Wiimote Control
Hacked Gadgets - DIY Tech Blog —
... looks like a great robot on its own but with some extra software from our friends at Robots Rule it can be controlled using a ...
Robodance enables Wiimote control of your WowWee Rovio
Engadget —
... Ah, Robodance -- how would we entertain ourselves without you? Just under a year ago, the software enabled robot lovers everywhere to control their i-SOBOT with an everyday Wiimote. Now, the same ability has been handed down for WowWee's ...
WowWee Rovio Controlled By Wiimote
Ubergizmo —
... To run Robodance in conjunction with the WowWee Rovio spy robot you will need a personal computer running Windows 2000 or better. If you want to control your Rovio over the Web with a Nintendo Wii Remote you will also need Bluetooth capability. If your desktop computer or laptop is not already Bluetooth capable, you will need to get an inexpensive Bluetooth dongle. ...
