Using the Boarduino with a Wii Nunchuck

Technology

Tod E. Kurt put together a nice Boarduino demonstration, connecting the device to the Wii Nunchuck and using it to control the position of a servo. As you rotate the device, the servo continuously adjusts its position to point straight up.

The Boarduino’s small footprint made me want to see how small of a device I could whip up in an hour from some fairly complex components. So I decided to see how small the combination of a Boarduino, a Wii Nunchuck, and a hobby servo motor could be. Here’s a little video of the result.

His demo is nicely documented and the source is available and extremely digestible. I’ve been monkeying around with BS2 hardware for too long. This has convinced me it’s time to upgrade.

Boarduino, Wii Nunchucks, and Servos – Link
Boarduino: compact, breadboard compatible Arduino clone – Link
Hook your Wii nunchuck up to an Arduino – Link

What will the next generation of Make: look like? We’re inviting you to shape the future by investing in Make:. By becoming an investor, you help decide what’s next. The future of Make: is in your hands. Learn More.

Tagged

I'm a tinkerer and finally reached the point where I fix more things than I break. When I'm not tinkering, I'm probably editing a book for Maker Media.

View more articles by Brian Jepson
Discuss this article with the rest of the community on our Discord server!

ADVERTISEMENT

Escape to an island of imagination + innovation as Maker Faire Bay Area returns for its 16th iteration!

Prices Increase in....

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
FEEDBACK