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From: gaspo@ds1.scri.fsu.edu (Scott Gasparian)
Newsgroups: sci.virtual-worlds
Subject: Power glove
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Date: 26 Oct 90 16:00:12 GMT
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Ok, I'm new to this group, so if this is the wrong place, let me
know (and if it is, you should).

What I was wondering is, the general status of input devices for
VR systems.  Like, I keep seeing references to a "6D" ball or
something. What excactly is it? Also, has any tinkerers out there
managed to connect the nintendo's "power glove" setup to interface
with, say, standard serial port of a pc?  I had an idea awhile
ago that I actuallt tinkered with that resulted in a joystick
type contraption that worked like so:

standard joystick movement for x and y planes
slide the stick up and down (telescopic like) for z plane
twist the stick for adjusting x/y perspective
thumb roller for z perspective.

What I'm looking for is anything and everything that can
relatively cheaply provide at least the above inputs, and
possibly more.  Garage creations, marketed products, references,
pointers etc.....  In other words, send anything you have on
interfaces for a poor student who likes to tinker.

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