wii wand/cable connectors

[stuiesdad]

does anybody know what type of connector is used for the wand? is it rca/svid/etc? can it be lengthened? also does the wand have to be set up at the tv screen or can it be adjacent to it? my electronics cabinet is 15ft to the right of my screen and all my cabling is buried behind the walls

 

[griz_fan]

the cable is about 12' long and needs to be centered either above or below your TV. All the "wand" (I'm assuming you're referring to the IR bar) is emit an IR signal that the Wii remotes detect and use to calibrate position. From what I've read, it is pretty easy to make one yourself, if you are so inclined.
As far as extending it is concerned, not possible without wire cutters, it has a proprietary connection. I wouldn't be surprised to see someone like Pelican offer an after market version with a longer wire. You could also Google for "homemade wii sensor bar" to see about building your own.

 

[mwgiii]

I have seen reports that Pelican and others are making extension cords for the sensor bar. They have not been released yet.

 

[betsig250]

believe it or not, on digg somewhere they said that you can even use Candles instead of the sensor bar..

 

[stone phillips420]

believe it or not, on digg somewhere they said that you can even use Candles instead of the sensor bar..

i heard same.
i heard no wand need light 2 candles and they will emit enough ir according to xplay or one of the g4 shows
only when candles are lit