How does the Playstation 3 Six Axis Contoler function work?

Question

Im curious as to how the motion senceing aspect of the six axis controler functions as there is no sensor unit like the Nintendo Wii has, so im curious if anyone knows, i was thinking possibly a mercury switch but if that were the case wouldnt there have to be a warning on the controler of the mercury content?

Im curious as to how the motion senceing aspect of the six axis controler functions as there is no sensor unit like the Nintendo Wii has, so im curious if anyone knows, i was thinking possibly a mercury switch but if that were the case wouldnt there have to be a warning on the controler of the mercury content? blue tooth is a data transmition system not a motion senceing aspect, also a mercury switch is a small ball of mercury that as u would tilt the controler it would touch diferent contacts indicateing the direction the controer was being moved

i am looking for the physical method that it uses to detect the way the controler is being moved

Answer 1

No, theyb won't use a mercury switch. It's probably the same motion sensor as use in some wrist watches (a parody on serious gyroscopes).

Answer 2

It's not exactly a motion sensor. More of a tilt sensor. Swinging the controller won't get you much good. There is, however, flicking and shaking the controller in addition to the tilt. Not really sure on the mechanics of it though.

Answer 3

The sensor for motion sensing is inside of the PS3 controller itself. Also, a particular game has to be made to use the Sixaxis controls. A game that wasn't created to use the Sixaxis controls in the game will not use the Sixaxis controls.

Answer 4

if its not bluetooth then its probably built in... the wii isn't exactly cutting edge next gen technology.... though its still revolutionary...

Answer 5

thx for the answers EVERYONE <3

Answer 6

..........um bluetooth, wireless, whats with mercury? that is old