Hardware
| Cost | Sources | Software | Cost | Windows, Mac, or Linux based computer
| | | Johnny Lee's wiimote callibration software
Boon Jin's New! Updated code for
wiimote callibration that smooths cursor movements and adds right mouse click! Uwe Schmidt's Java based program, this site includes a Mac only version.
| FREE | Digital Projector
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| | Bluetooth (built in or usb adapter)
| usb adapter
$20 to $30
| Bestbuy,
Circuit City, online | | | wii remote
| $40 | Walmart, Target, Bestbuy, Circuit City, online
| | | Infrared LED pen/wand
(build instructions attached below)
Here is a link from another Wii user regarding building the IR pen
| $8
| handmade, parts from Radio Shack | | |
Stone Soup Extras
Tripod or "Stick" for mounting the wii remote
Gyration RF Keyboard and Mouse
Pocket Projector for easy desktop projection
Wii Remote Battery Charger
Connecting the wiimote via bluetooth
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ĉ ď Dave Tarwater, Jun 18, 2008 12:54 PM
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I tried the Java version of the Whiteboard by Uwe Schmidt out. It connected to my Wiimote automatically without any problem. I am using an Iogear GBU221-321 bluetooth dongle that I bought at Walmart and that uses the Widcomm bluetooth driver. If it connects with ANY bluetooth dongle equally well then I really want this to be the version I use for our teachers.
One extra feature it has is a button on the menu for an 'IR Camera monitor'. It lets you see any IR sources that the wiimote sees. This is very useful for correct Wiimote placement since it takes the guesswork out of things. It has a right click feature that works well. I don't know how well smothing feature compares with the Boonjin version yet. My batteries are a little low so maybe that's not helping.
Jim Maxton
Technology Coordinator
St. Mary’s Catholic Parish School
Derby, KS