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Wii Classic Controller WIP

So I can't post pics yet, but I am working on combining a Power A mini wiimote into a classic controller pro. It is the same thing MOG has been working on, and he has done some great stuff.
So Key points so far.
The mini wiimote does work with the Droid X at least, and it does connect to the classic controller pro.
I can't cut the wiimote pcb, because there are just too many connections all over the board, unlike the typical wiimote where the top half can be cut.
Next step is to solder the wires correctly for the wiimote and the classic controller.
Stay posted if interested. If it goes well, I plan to add a dock like MOG did, but also USB power and what not, depending how much I like it. Kind of just combining multiple things I've seen on the net.

So the soldering went well, but for some reason the player indicator lights keep flashing.

It actually didn't take long, now i just need something to glue it together. I'll post pics once I get to 8 posts.

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Why....
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Wicked
That is totally wicked! I have been using a Wiimote to play GBA and SNES games quite a bit lately (ordered a classic controller online waiting for shipping). I love being able to not use the on screen controls.

trentonw said:
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Why not?
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I did something similar to this, but did not cut the controller I used an adapter and glued it. And modded a case to attach the phone to the controller.

Looks awesome
I've made 2 and will make my 3rd soon. Here's the idea for my 3rd.
-must use classic controller (not pro version) this gives u a flat back surface
-wiimote will be horizontal on the back of the CC (put the trigger on the back left side) gives u a nice trigger for shooter games!
Still need to see exactly how ill mount the phone but I really want a trigger like the n64 controller.

Just found this thread while searching for advise. I want to do something like this, but I want to mount the Power A board INSIDE the CC or CC Pro shell. Has anyone tried this, will it fit? I'd like a switch on it that tells the buttons to work as CC buttons or Wiimote buttons, and add a rechargable battery and charging port. Basically I want to make a copy of the Wii U branded Interworks Pro Controller that does exactly this. I would buy one, but I hear they don't work all that well. (bad dpad, shuts off, etc).

I hear the datel retro controller works. It looks just like the classic but its wireless.

[Q] Any hope for physical keyboard accessory?

Hi everyone,
Does anyone how to contact Samsung for requesting them to design an official accessory? Or even an after market company if its interested in making physical (bluetooth?) keyboard for Galaxy note.
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I don't think anyone buying Galaxy note is concerned about the size or thickness of such accessory and probably it can make gripping the phone easier. Also, it is possible to add more battery juice with such design. With all that in mind, I think there is a great market for such accessory for this phone or other phones in general.
What do you think about this? and Do you know any contact info for samsung (Not the customer service - I want to contact someone who takes my words seriously) or other companies to ask them for such accessory?
Brief info (You can skip it):
I really got tired from waiting for mobile with dual-core (now seems: quad cores are coming), good GPU, 1GB RAM & with sd-card extendability and decent screen with physical keyboard and good battery. After long time waiting, Galaxy Note came to meet my needs, but with only one major thing missing for me a physical keyboard. After seeing a physical case for iPhone, I said why there can't be any for Galaxy note? and here I am writing new thread about this.​

OMG this accessory is my DREAM.
Is theire any keybord like this compatible with the Galaxy S2 ???

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you can try with this
http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/24/dell-streak-makes-friends-with-logitech-dinovo-mini-in-more-way/
and you can try with any bt keyboard
here the official one

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OMG this accessory is my DREAM.
Is theire any keybord like this compatible with the Galaxy S2 ???
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eBay and Google might help you in this. Yesterday, I couldn't find one for Samsung Galaxy (Only for TAB like dock) or anything rather than iPhone.
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you can try with this
http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/24/dell-streak-makes-friends-with-logitech-dinovo-mini-in-more-way/
and you can try with any bt keyboard
here the official one
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First, thanks for this useful post.
I think I needed to be more specific about this, the keyboard should be in case. I mean when you need it, you slide it out and when finish get it in. Like Droids(milestones) and Xperia Pro/Play.
It is really annoying to carry bt keyboard with you all the time (as the official bt keyboard).
By the way, Logitech keyboard doesn't seems particle. Having it seems better than nothing and I'll need to think about it more. Also, Do you think it going to fit with Galaxy note?
Edit: it seems the guy with the keyboard (Logitech diNovo Mini) attached it to his dell streak with tape.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2eSWHLL1N8&feature=player_embedded

The Logitech keyboard looks amazing. I think i will buy it and test with my Note. But it's pretty expensive. So it will take some time.
I like physicall keyboards, and I think for such a big device like the Note you can create a great keyboard, better then HTC's.

I found on amazon some interesting bluetooth keyboards. And much cheaper. Honestly they cost min. 30 €.
I think i will order one in sone weeks for testing. If it will be good, i think i can make a matching case myself.
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Anyone managed to hardhack the diNovo Mini and the Note together ?

Great keyboard but expensive ... I'm looking this with Azerty keyboard and more cheaper ...

Ideas about the perfect keyboard for the Galaxy Note (modern smartphone)

Hi, after a long search for a keyboard, I arrive to the conclusion that a powered usb keyboard would be the best solution for the Note.
- Size matter: the size of the Apple BT Keyboard is right;
- Used wth a keyboard, the Note becomes a sort of smartbook: it will be used more intensively, and the internal battery will quickly be out! Then, a battery integrated in the keyboard, in the way the Transformer Prime has done, would be an excellent solution. A power of 25Wh would be a solid basis.
- offer the possibility to use the Note in portrait and landscape;
- integrate a detachable stand, with a flat usb cable to use it conveniently on a desktop or on the go.
- the possibility to charge the keyboard and the Note with the Note charger.
- integration of a MHL port to use an external screen, or, better, integrate a housing for the xBounds solution from Dream Chip (much more powerful than MHL).
Do you have some wish for a keyboard which permit to use the Note to its full potential? This is a sketch!
What is your opinion and needs?

i bought this keyboard and its very nice
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Maybe others will need it, but I don't need it.
I already have a tablet for that.
I use my Note more as a phone than a tablet.
Swype is fine for me.

@entropy96
I understand your (lack of) need.
For me, I didn't want to have a phone, a tablet, a netbook, a laptop, a computer, a server...
The Note is a phone and a tablet: with a good keyboard and an external display, i guess it could be used as a netbook (or a smartbook). The soft AlwaysOnPC (on Samsung Apps Store) give access to a full Linux.
I don't know if it's possible to use it, but it's worth to try. And this kind of use will be strengthened by ICS.
In this context, a powered usb keyboard would be a very useful accessory!

@shigwegi
I was also using the Apple bt keyboard (with Nokia n8).
It works very fine, but if I begin to use the Note as a phone and a tablet, I will discharge the battery very quickly!
A powered usb keyboard would allow to charge the phone battery and use the phone without restriction during a full day.

This is what I plan on using once my adapter arrives. Has an integrated ball mouse and mini-USB dongle:

Found it?
A very nice proposition!
I don't know if it's possible to charge the Note and connect the keyboard with the usb, or if you must use the bluetooth connection.
Pros
- the huge battery (10000mah)
- the finition which seems quite good
- the price not too high
Cons
- the size is perhaps a bit too small
- the weight a bit high (415gr)
Does somebody tried this combo?

Nice got one of those already as a htpc remote. i wouldnt want to do much typing on it.
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Galaxy Note Slide Keyboard

Hey people,
I just stumble on a bluetooth slider keyboard for the Iphone and I would be interested to know if this thing exist for our Note? The biggest advantage of the sliding keyboard is that you can also tilt the screen upwards and the keyboard just slides in the case.
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Links :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-WHITE-B...513944?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c28423d18
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BLACK-B...666029?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c28448f2d
Seems really nice nope? I wouldn't mind the size/price as the physical keys are what I missed the most for typing/gaming - what do you think?

Nice idea, but I enjoy my touch screen keyboards regardless.

Nice idea
Nice,, but we have big screen, a keyboard is not necessary

Actually i was thinking about this too, as i really loved the physical qwerty keyboard on my B7510, but agreed that a physical keyboard is not necessary due to the big screen. However i searched ebay before, i stumbled onto this. Might not be the exact type as shown but quite similar.
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/Samsung-...ccessories&hash=item25704791d0#ht_4979wt_1141

Kikasa23 said:
Actually i was thinking about this too, as i really loved the physical qwerty keyboard on my B7510, but agreed that a physical keyboard is not necessary due to the big screen. However i searched ebay before, i stumbled onto this. Might not be the exact type as shown but quite similar.
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/Samsung-...ccessories&hash=item25704791d0#ht_4979wt_1141
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Very interesting. Swype do wonders on a Note, but this keyboard does look intringuing. Must. Put. Credit. Card. Away.

SirRhor said:
Very interesting. Swype do wonders on a Note, but this keyboard does look intringuing. Must. Put. Credit. Card. Away.
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Don't buy it.
The keyboard feels shi t, so much so that the Swype/etc keyboard works easier.
They should've known not to use flexible key-buttons. Otherwise, a great product.
PS They could've also implemented a microUSB connection, so that the battery life lasts longer

I wonder if you can get another mini keyboard to use in that since one one is so bad

I had one for my iPhone 4, and it had that chinese cheap feel to it. It worked but ... also the OS wasn't designed for it so it had many inconsistencies.
I would LOVE a physical keyboard because it's a lot easier to walk and type with. Sometimes the predictive text on Ultra Keyboard gets it wrong.
What keyboard are you guys using? My only prerequisite is that it be able to have multiple languages as I am here in Spain and I need to type in both English and Spanish.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722306
I am looking for a sliding gaming pad or, at the very least, keyboard that I can map gaming keys to for use with an emulator.

A clamp-stand for N2?

I was looking for something similar to GripTight micro stand (http://joby.com/smartphones/griptight-micro-stand/) but they only have it for S3 with no plans for N2 yet. Those other wire-wrap ones, like Breffo, will not hold it securely, and a regular stand you lean your phone on is also not what I'm looking for. Definitely would like something like that GripTight which clamps to the phone with a minimum bulk and can be used as a kick stand or phone holder while I'm in bed watching or reading. My current case has a kickstand which I use with my finger through it to hold the phone, sort of like an alternative to FlyGrip, etc. I will be switching to another case without a kickstand and don't want to attach anything to it permanently like that flygrip or bunker ring, but rather have something I can clamp on and remove easily. Any idea, please?

So, nothing really?

I have an Arkon weighted car mount that makes it like a GPS on your dash. Made for Note I, but works perfectly on the deuce.
WALMART has it for less than $25 IIRC
I was using it over the Holidays at a mini desk with my BT Keyboard and OTB mouse.
http://www.arkon.com/Galaxy-Note/slimgrip-galaxy-note-dashboard-mount.html
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vectron said:
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That might actually work! Totally forgot about Arkon (I have their Ultra-Grip in a car and arm-band pouch). I actually heard Arkon suppose to release an updated Ultra Slim-Grip version of this grip. Will see if I can find out more about it.
Btw, what keyboard and mouse are you using?

vectron said:
That might actually work! Totally forgot about Arkon (I have their Ultra-Grip in a car and arm-band pouch). I actually heard Arkon suppose to release an updated Ultra Slim-Grip version of this grip. Will see if I can find out more about it.
Btw, what keyboard and mouse are you using?
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They keyboard is a Logitech BT keyboard made for Android 3.0+, and the mouse is just a wireless Logitech (I used a few different ones actually).
What would be really good is to get a BT keyboard and mouse combination, leaving the MHL port available. (Because Samsung is taking forever to supply the Smart Docks)