# Introducing the iTapStick: Video Game USB Mouse Stick for Wii Nunchuk Controllers ## Overview Ever wanted to get in on some video game martial arts action and feel like the legendary "Bruce Lee".  This 10 minute project will allow you to at least virtally feel like a martial arts expert using Wii Nunchuks (wired and wireless) in combination with a PC game found on Steam known as One Finger Death Punch (OFDP).  Using a Pro Trinket and the Nunchucky interface board, you can create a Wii Nunchuk to USB Mouse conversion stick that translates Wii Nunchuk responses into left and right mouse clicks to fight off the agressive Ninjas on the OFDP game.  As a bonus, the joystick on the Wii Nunchuk is programmed to be used as a mouse cursor to select different map locations in the game.  This allows you to completely play this game with only the Wii Nunchuks.  Both wireless and wired Nunchucks can be used with the iTapStick project.  You have to build and try this project for yourself to experience the fun you'll have fighting off ninjas using Wii Nunchuks. If you don't believe me, check out the video snippet below that was taken at a Mini Maker Faire using some wired blue third-party Wii Nunchuk controllers.  Looks like someone is having fun to me!  If you like this project, follow us on Twitter @iTapArcade.  In the meantime,  let's go ahead and get started with making your own iTapStick! https://youtu.be/eDfexZTtCTg ## Prerequisite Guides I recommend checking out the following tutorials below before starting this project. These tutorials will help you get familiar with the Pro Trinket and help you get setup and configured with the Arduino IDE and libraries. - [Introducing the Pro Trinket](../../../../introducing-pro-trinket) - [Pro Trinket as a USB HID Mouse](../../../../pro-trinket-usb-hid-mouse) ## Parts Components for the iTapStick and tools for building it can be found at Adafruit.  These components and tools are featured products on the right sidebar.  Search on amazon.com if looking for a wireless Wii nunchuk controller. - [Pro Trinket](https://www.adafruit.com/products/2000) - [Nunchucky](https://www.adafruit.com/products/345) - [Wii Controller (wired)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/342) iTapArcade is also offering an iTapStick kit for this project with a preprogrammed Pro Trinket.  You can purchase this from our [Tindie iTapStick Kit Project Site](https://www.tindie.com/products/itaparcade/itapstick-wii-nunchuck-to-mouse-usb-stick/?pt=ac_prod_search). ## Tools & Supplies You'll need a soldering iron and some solder to build this project.  - [Solder Iron](https://www.adafruit.com/products/1204 "Link: https://www.adafruit.com/products/1204") + [Solder](https://www.adafruit.com/products/734 "Link: https://www.adafruit.com/products/734") - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/nunchuket-kung-fu-pc-video-game-fighting-stick/learn.md) ## Featured Products ### Wii controller (Nunchuck / Wiichuck) [Wii controller (Nunchuck / Wiichuck)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/342) This is a generic Wii Nunchuck controller, we haven't tried it with a Wii but it does work great with the Video Game shield, and all the microcontroller code we tried. May come in white or black. We suggest getting a [Nunchucky breakout...](//www.adafruit.com/product/345) In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/342) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/342/guides) ### Nunchucky (Wii Nunchuck breakout adapter) [Nunchucky (Wii Nunchuck breakout adapter)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/345) The Wii Nunchuck has proven to be an excellent bargain - switches, joystick, and accelerometer in one handy package! But it's a shame to hack off the connector to make use of it, so use the Solarbotics Nunchucky breakout board adapter! The Nunchucky features: - Two sets of... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/345) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/345/guides) ### Adafruit Pro Trinket - 5V 16MHz [Adafruit Pro Trinket - 5V 16MHz](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2000) **Deprecation Warning: The Pro Trinket bit-bang USB technique it uses doesn't work as well as it did in 2014, many modern computers won't work well. So while we still carry the Pro Trinket so that people can maintain some older projets, we no longer recommend it.** Please... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2000) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2000/guides) ### Digital Genuine Hakko FX888DX-010SV (936 upgrade) [Digital Genuine Hakko FX888DX-010SV (936 upgrade)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1204) Known by engineers for making excellent quality tools & soldering irons! This is a genuine Hakko FX-888D with **digital temperature control**! We worked hard to get the best and a great price, these are **not**  knock-offs. This iron is an upgrade to the... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1204) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1204/guides) ### Solder Spool - 1/4 lb SAC305 RoHS lead-free / 0.031" rosin-core [Solder Spool - 1/4 lb SAC305 RoHS lead-free / 0.031" rosin-core](https://www.adafruit.com/product/734) If you want to make a kit you'll need some solder. This 1/4 lb (about 110 gram) spool is just the right amount, not too much (like 1 lb spools) and not too little (like those little 'pocket clip' vials). This spool of solder is 0.031" in diameter, with the 'industry... 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