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SIXAXIS wins an Emmy for Technology and Engineering... wait, really? {Engadget}
Jan 8th 2007 5:20PM Gary,
The Wii uses a six axis :O accelerometer to detect translational and rotational velocities, just like the subtly named SIXAXIS does.
What the Wii does in ADDITION to this is triangulation of position in 3D space using IR (and using transation velocity as a synchronising reference).
When you say " its how T.V. gets broad casted from L.A. to New York" I assume you're making some vague reference to triangulation, not I.R. I'd hate to think you were that ignorant.
I've worked with I.R a fair bit before - triangulation with it isn't trivial. Theres a lot of interference from external light sources that needs to be mitigated AND theres the problem of the light spreading outward (like a cone) from the origin. As an engineer I'm impressed with every aspect of the design of the Wii - theres been a lot of thought put into it [check out the shots of the PCB on SparkFun if you can].
Theres also one more thing you should remember: Nintendo put SIX AXIS, IR triangulation, rumble and a speaker all in a compact and solid controller. Sony managed 1/4 of that.
The only thing nintendo lacks is a rumble in the classic controller, but I think we all know that that is forthcoming.
Plex
Wii Sports, now with tools {Nintendo Wii Fanboy}
Jan 7th 2007 9:26PM @ Brian Rettie
You are mentally handicapped.
Con & Con's E-Base gadget charging station {Engadget}
Jan 2nd 2007 10:30PM Wow. How useless?
Engadget Black Friday giveaways (part 2): Nikon D40 DSLR! {Engadget}
Nov 24th 2006 5:10PM > ENTER
You have entered the competition.
