| ButtonCast | |
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| General | |
| Author | ColdBird |
| Type | Utilities |
| Version | 1.0 |
| License | Freeware |
| Last Updated | 2013/08/17 |
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ButtonCast is a tool that allows your Wii to act as a controller hub. It connects to various applications, such as those on PC, Android, iOS, or even another Wii, via TCP and tunnels button presses from all devices to the chosen application for handling.
This means users can use all their Gamecube controllers, Wiimotes, Nunchuks, guitars, dance mats, etc. on any ButtonCast-enabled application without the need to purchase physical adapters. With this application, it's even possible to have 8-player multiplayer matches as it can transfer full sets of Wiimote and Gamecube controller input data.
A sample code on how to add ButtonCast input support to your own applications is provided in the download package, along with the hub application for the Wii.
Controls
| Wiimote | Action |
|---|---|
| Wiimote Minus Button / Wiimote Plus Button | Quit |
How to Setup
To get started with the ButtonCast application, first unzip the downloaded file. Then, copy the "apps" folder to your SD card and read the provided documentation.
Take a look at the "structure.c" file in the SDK folder, as it serves as a foundation and starting point for your project. The main challenge will be having the knowledge and skill to program and build your own program or application for Windows, Mac, or Linux.
It may also be helpful to examine the included "ButtonSpell.zip" file, which serves as a demonstration of how to link Wii dance mats to a PC version of the game DDR called Stepmania.
Changelog
August 17, 2013
- Initial 1.0 release.
- Support for Wiimote Digital Buttons
- Support for Nunchuk Digital Buttons
- Support for Classic Controller (Analog Sticks untested)
- Support for Gamecube Controllers (including both Analog Sticks)
- Support for Guitars
- Support for Dancemats
External links
- Official Site - https://web.archive.org/web/20140326141713/http://www.coldbird.uk.to/
- wiibrew - https://wiibrew.org/wiki/ButtonCast