Modder Leon Anavi has launched an open-source hardware project that allows you to use the Nintendo Wii Nunchuk as a USB controller.
This AVANI Handle – which is built around the Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040 module – converts the Wii Nunchuk's input signals via a custom port into a standard USB HID device. This works without any extra drivers being required.
This means you can use the tiny controller on any device which accepts USB controllers – including retro gaming consoles, laptops and more. The firmware currently supports three mouse, joystick/gamepad, and keyboard modes.
Unlike other Wii Nunchuk adapters, Anavi's project is entirely open-source, with the KiCad hardware design files and CircuitPython available on GitHub.
The ANAVI Handle has launched Crowd Supply with a funding goal of $1. For $19 you get the board, acrylic enclosure, screws, and nuts. For $26, you also get a Nunchuk. Shipping starts in mid-July, 2024.
[source cnx-software.com]
Comments 3
Reading the crowdsupply document, it's pretty interesting as it can turn the nunchuk into a quasi-nes controller (minus start and select) for gaming with only one hand, and they say it could become compatible with the classic controller with firmware updates.
I thought it might be a typo, but it really was a $1 funding goal. Nice!
This would be cool if it supports the Nunchuck's motion controls too.
The Nunchuck on its own can be used as an alternative to a flight stick.
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