Wii not picking up IR

hi,
I'm using the aka.wiiremote object to use my wii controller on an imac PPC G5.

I have not been able to get the IR sensor to work. I've read all about how it works, and I've tried building a USB powered sensor bar, 2 candles, and 2 remote controls for the IR sources, but none of them work... I'm sure the USB sensorbar wasn't working, however the candles and remotes I know are emitting IR.

But I can't get anything to show up on the help patch. I can get all data except the IR.

I've also tried this both with and without the nunchuck attached, because I read that someone couldn't get both to work at the same time.

Any ideas??? I'm working on a patch and have gotten to a point where I really need this to work.

THANKS!!
Michael