Heres how to get it working in a couple of easy steps.

Using an alternative Bluetooth stack actually allows a wider compatibility with adapters, a very useful side-effect.

Strictly speaking, you dont need the Motion Plus add-on.

How To Use Your Wii Remote as a Gyroscopic Mouse

you’re able to even use two candles to get the same effect.

Installing the Software

First, get your Bluetooth dongle plugged in and enabled.

Next, download theWIDCOMM Bluetooth stackand double-click to install it.

Installation screen

Accept the license agreement and agree when it prompts you to install software.

Next, downloadGlovePIE (with Emotiv support)and unzip the file.

Connecting the Wii Remote

Right-hit the system tray icon, and go to Add a gear.

Software installation.

Next up, youll see a screen that says its searching for Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Hit the 1 + 2 buttons on your Wii remote now.

Youll see an input unit named Nintendo RVL-CNT-01 pop up in the window.

GlovePIE 0.43 with Emotiv, unzipped

Select it and hit Next.

In the next pane, youll be asked how youd like to pair with the gear.

Choose Pair without using a code.

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GlovePIE Setup

Open up GlovePIE with a quick double-click, and hit Yes at the security prompt.

Youll see a complicated looking window like this:

Dont let that intimidate you!

Just go to File > Open, navigate into your GlovePIE folder, and head into the WiimoteScripts folder.

pair wiimote

Choose the lednerg WiiMotion Plus Mouse.PIE script, and click Open.

Youll see the main GlovePIE window displaying the script.

choose the Run button to execute the script.

add input device "RVL-CNT-01"

If you see a little sign next to the Run button that says Motion Plus not detected!

just click Stop, double-check its inserted properly into the Wii remote, and take another crack.

It may take one or two tries but soon itll be properly interfacing with GlovePIE.

Pair without using a code

Almost happy with the script, Ive ended up tweaking it to my favor.

Device has successfully been added to this computer

GlovePIE bare

choosing the script.

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paired wii remote

with the tweak