Reparing Wii motion sensor

AHarvey · 26 Dec 2009 at 19:36

Hi,

My mum has managed to snap the wire for her Wii motion sensor strip.

They don't look like normal wires so not sure if its fixable. Anyone had to do this before? Anyone know of any guides?

Other option is buying one, but where from? I've never seen any being sold on their own!

sean · 26 Dec 2009 at 20:59

Should be fixable if you know someone handy with a soldering iron. The "sensor bar" is actually nothing but a series of infraRed LEDs and the cable just carries power.

Alternatively I've just seen some replacements online for £7 - £10. Argos even have one for a tenner.

ALD · 26 Dec 2009 at 21:41

I had a mouse chew through mine. The wires are coated in something so you have to burn off the ends before rejoining. I have mine just twisted together and taped up and it works fine.

arknor · 26 Dec 2009 at 22:05

u can get replacements even aftermarket wireless ones are available

Substance · 26 Dec 2009 at 22:21

arknor said:
u can get replacements even aftermarket wireless ones are available

Don't get a wireless one though, the only ones I have seen have insane amounts of input lag,

Chris1712 · 26 Dec 2009 at 22:35

SuBsTaNcE said:
Don't get a wireless one though, the only ones I have seen have insane amounts of input lag,

Can't see how thats possible seeing as its just a powered bar with two leds in it, which does nothing clever whatsoever. All the clever stuff is in the remote.
Heck, two candles the right distance apart in a dark enough room should do it!