How to Use Your Wii Remote As a Mouse on Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Set up bluetooth on your computer

   You can do this by purchasing a bluetooth adapter.
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   Step 2: if it doesn't already have it built in.

   ,,,, Press 1 and 2 simultaneously.
   
   This will allow BlueSoleil to find your Wii Remote.
   
   If done correctly, Nintendo RVL-CNT-01 should appear in Bluetooth Places.
   
   Right click it and “connect”. ,,,, Use the power button on your Wii, not your Wii Remote.
   
   If you use it from your Wii Remote, it will connect itself to the Wii instead of your computer. ,,
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   Step 3: Download BlueSoleil at http://www.bluesoleil.com/download/ and GlovePie at carl.kenner.googlepages.com/glovepie_download.

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   Step 4: Install BlueSoleil when it’s downloaded.

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   Step 5: Open BlueSoleil by going to “Bluetooth Places”.

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   Step 6: Search for bluetooth devices by using “Search Devices”.

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   Step 7: Connect by using discovery mode on your Wii Remote.

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   Step 8: Open GlovePie.

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   Step 9: Load the Wii Mouse IR script by going to file

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    Step 10: open “GlovePIE029\WiimoteScripts\WiiMouse IR.PIE”

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    Step 11: Run the script WiiMouse IR.

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    Step 12: Turn on Wii.

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    Step 13: Aim the Wii Remote at the sensor bar to make your mouse pointer move on your computer.

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    Step 14: Alternatively

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    Step 15: use the wireless sensor bar

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    Step 16: or any source that provides two points of infrared light

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    Step 17: such as two small candles.

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