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Cecilia76 · 2005-03-16, 18:57

Hallo everybody,

is there a way to control/view if the SMS is working? Is there a program in the system prefs for example?

Thanks C.

ast3r3x · 2005-03-16, 19:05

Google "powerbook motion sensor"

I think you'll find more information then you want.

Brad · 2005-03-16, 19:06

I don't think so. This is a very low-level hardware feature and would be like asking for a UI to control your power supply's voltage.

Bryson · 2005-03-16, 19:32

I'm sure /. ran an article about a guy who was hacking the SMS output.

...here you go....

Slashdot

Brad · 2005-03-16, 19:40

Well, hot diggity dawg.

That sounds pretty cool! (the /. link)

ast3r3x · 2005-03-16, 19:42

Lets combine answers.

View if it's working, yes it's possible, check out google like I said or the /. article linked.

To control it? No probably not possible, I really doubt it's software controlled anyways, it is most likely just a sensor that is one way...like a thermometer, you can read it, but you can't change the temp without some thermite in your computer

Cecilia76 · 2005-03-16, 20:00

Hi,

thanks everybody. I read the /. article and downloaded an application that shows the spatial position of your PB.
The only possible thing the user can do is turn SMS on/off thru pmset. In my IBM the motion sensor can be tuned at your will.

Regards, C.

ast3r3x · 2005-03-16, 20:31

For what purpose? I don't understand why you would ever have/want to change what it being output. Especially since it is used solely for the shock protection isn't it?

julesstoop · 2005-03-16, 20:56

Well, you could use it as an interface to play games. For instance.

scratt · 2005-03-16, 21:24

What shake the computer to do something in a game!?!??!

Brad · 2005-03-16, 22:39

Oooh, man. I can't wait until Shake 'n Create Bad Sectors 2 comes out this fall!!

torifile · 2005-03-16, 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by julesstoop

Well, you could use it as an interface to play games. For instance.

There is a game out like that now. I can't remember the name of it but I read about it on MacNN the other day.

edit: Found it! Bubblegym

ast3r3x · 2005-03-16, 23:27

I heard about a game for that, but seriously, what game are you going to want to hold 6lbs up in the air for any amount of time.

scratt · 2005-03-16, 23:34

There is another one.. It is called Norton Utilities.
You can actually Create Bad Sectors without picking up your machine.
I guess it is a 'Hands Free' version.

torifile · 2005-03-17, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by scratt

There is another one.. It is called Norton Utilities.
You can actually Create Bad Sectors without picking up your machine.
I guess it is a 'Hands Free' version.

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Cecilia76 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Italy	2005-03-16, 18:57 Hallo everybody, is there a way to control/view if the SMS is working? Is there a program in the system prefs for example? Thanks C.
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ast3r3x 25 chars of wasted space. Join Date: May 2004	2005-03-16, 19:05 Google "powerbook motion sensor" I think you'll find more information then you want.
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Brad Selfish Heathen administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Zone of Pain	2005-03-16, 19:06 I don't think so. This is a very low-level hardware feature and would be like asking for a UI to control your power supply's voltage.
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Bryson Rocket Surgeon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Canadark	2005-03-16, 19:32 I'm sure /. ran an article about a guy who was hacking the SMS output. ...here you go.... Slashdot
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Brad Selfish Heathen administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Zone of Pain	2005-03-16, 19:40 Well, hot diggity dawg. That sounds pretty cool! (the /. link)
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ast3r3x 25 chars of wasted space. Join Date: May 2004	2005-03-16, 19:42 Lets combine answers. View if it's working, yes it's possible, check out google like I said or the /. article linked. To control it? No probably not possible, I really doubt it's software controlled anyways, it is most likely just a sensor that is one way...like a thermometer, you can read it, but you can't change the temp without some thermite in your computer
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Cecilia76 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Italy	2005-03-16, 20:00 Hi, thanks everybody. I read the /. article and downloaded an application that shows the spatial position of your PB. The only possible thing the user can do is turn SMS on/off thru pmset. In my IBM the motion sensor can be tuned at your will. Regards, C.
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ast3r3x 25 chars of wasted space. Join Date: May 2004	2005-03-16, 20:31 For what purpose? I don't understand why you would ever have/want to change what it being output. Especially since it is used solely for the shock protection isn't it?
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julesstoop Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Leiden, the Netherlands	2005-03-16, 20:56 Well, you could use it as an interface to play games. For instance.
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scratt Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: M-F: Thailand Weekends : F1 2010 - Various Tracks!	2005-03-16, 21:24 What shake the computer to do something in a game!?!??!
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Brad Selfish Heathen administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Zone of Pain	2005-03-16, 22:39 Oooh, man. I can't wait until Shake 'n Create Bad Sectors 2 comes out this fall!!
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ast3r3x 25 chars of wasted space. Join Date: May 2004	2005-03-16, 23:27 I heard about a game for that, but seriously, what game are you going to want to hold 6lbs up in the air for any amount of time.
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scratt Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: M-F: Thailand Weekends : F1 2010 - Various Tracks!	2005-03-16, 23:34 There is another one.. It is called Norton Utilities. You can actually Create Bad Sectors without picking up your machine. I guess it is a 'Hands Free' version.
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