Aussies Use Wiimote Hack To Control 15 Ton Grapple

Every now and then we hear about some crazy stuff happening in the land down under.  A few Aussies used Python to link up a Wiimote as a controller using Bluetooth for a 15 ton construction grapple.  The project was put together by Simon Wittber of Transmin.  Each grapple has about a 16 meter reach.

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