DS as a virtual, wireless controller
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
{ Jan 20th 2006 at 6:10PM }
The guys and girls entrenched in the homebrew scene continue to impress us, a fact that we assure you has nothing to
do with their ability to make our precious DS babies explode from a mere keystroke on their computers. They're really
very good. Take, for example, this latest DS application, DS2Key. Upon loading it on your DS and your
computer, it turns your portable wonder into a Wi-Fi controller. It's like a folding little Wavebird expressly designed for your emulated SNES games (of which you own the originals, by the way). Though this application only uses the buttons on the DS, we may see something that uses the touch-screen further down the line. Using the DS as a universal remote control unit for your various pieces of equipment sounds like a great idea, with each one getting its own little virtual touch-screen interface. Want to turn down the air conditioner a notch? Just spin the 2D temperature knob with your stylus. How about turning on the room's light? Just slide your stylus over the virtual switch.
Somebody should totally pay us for these ideas.
[Thanks YaW!]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
ReadWryt @ Oct 2nd 2006 6:04PM
I personally was distressed that Nintendo seemed to only be licensing Game Developers for reasons like this. I have a desire to use the DS as a small Info Terminal/Remote Control for sailing. WiFi is more than capable to accomodate GPS and Compass bearing info, you could do low res charting, radar, sonar and other data, and you could controll your MP3 playlist all from a device that could be stuffed into a heavy duty ZipLock and which, should it fall overboard would only set you back $130. Woo Hoo, I could imagine controlling the Auto-Tiller from the galley!!!
Nushio @ Jan 20th 2006 9:28PM
This is simply amazing. Ive been doing this all day long.
I started playing Space Cadet 3D, then moved into a homebrew Contra, next thing you know, I was playing Halo Zero with my NDS!!!
Kev50027 @ Jan 20th 2006 10:50PM
This sounds an awful lot like adding features onto a handheld that isnt made to have any features at all. If you want features, the only real way to go is a PSP as of now.
Josh @ Jan 22nd 2006 5:08PM
WTF are you talking about, Kev50027?
Ipsum @ Jan 22nd 2006 6:08PM
So uh, I'm a complete n00b to homebrew and I can't get this to work. All I see are two empty zip files. Help!
Ipsum @ Jan 23rd 2006 5:17PM
Wow. It's a lot more work than I thought. Never mind.
Tony @ Jan 23rd 2006 11:09PM
Yeah...how the heck do I get this to work?
Joe @ Jan 24th 2006 12:36AM
You use Homebrew software by using GBA Flash cartridges which are essentially empty GBA cartridges, if you don't have one of those. This is useless information for you.
I used to be heavy into homebrew applications for gba. I lost the pulse of the community, I also lost the USB cable to re-write the cartridge. (I swear its around here somewhere.) Should probably get back into it and get a new one. This sounds like a cool idea though.
SuicideNinja @ Jan 30th 2006 2:30PM
Kev50027, you don't know what you are talking about. With homebrew, the DS can just about do anything the PSP can with software. MP3: Moonshell, Video: Moonshell, Emulation: too many to list.
A browser is likely to show up soon now that sgstair's WiFi libraries are complete. There's already a Windows remote control app!
Elmer @ Feb 6th 2006 12:12AM
1.What is everything I need to use this
2.I need a explanation on what Im soposed to do