Off Topic: Tilt Sensitive Accessory Coming for Xbox 360
If you think SIXAXIS for the PlayStation 3 controller is cool then keep an eye out for the tiltBoard accessory for the Xbox 360. This especially caught my interest after reading that the upcoming tilt sensitive add-on for the Xbox 360 controller was designed and developed by a fellow Purdue University College of Technology student by the name of Adam Thole. The tiltBoard will see mass production thanks to an agreement with Talismoon but there are currently no details regarding distribution or the products release date.
The tiltBoard works by attaching to the Xbox 360 controller and replicating the left analog stick's max/min values for the X and Y axis when the controller is tilted to 60 degrees and/or 45 degrees respectively. You can check out the video that Engadget posted with
their report using the link provided below. While it's no Wiimote, it does bring a little bit of spice to the Xbox 360's controls. Be sure to check out Adam Thole's website,
www.adamthole.com, for more details.
Check out the tiltBoard in action here...- Chris, T.A.G. Intern
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Nintendojo