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Title: Wii Remote for Smartboard Functionality
Post by: Melbosa on January 02, 2008, 11:19:11 AM
This is pretty cool.  Guy has figured out how to use the Wii remotes for Smartboard functionality, cheaper than buying one I am sure.

http://www.gearlog.com/2007/12/incredible_wiimote_hack_create.php (http://www.gearlog.com/2007/12/incredible_wiimote_hack_create.php)
Title: Re: Wii Remote for Smartboard Functionality
Post by: Mr. Analog on January 02, 2008, 04:27:34 PM
That's kinda neat, given how tactile the Wiimote is. I've used some theoretically ergonomic 3D whiteboard pointing devices and given the price of most of them I was less than impressed.
Title: Re: Wii Remote for Smartboard Functionality
Post by: Thorin on January 03, 2008, 11:09:33 AM
Holy cow...  So $45 for the Wiimote, $10 for the homemade IR pen, maybe?  And the software is downloadable for free?  That's an extremely cheap smart whiteboard!  Also, it's portable enough to take with you on business trips and presentations...
Title: Re: Wii Remote for Smartboard Functionality
Post by: Lazybones on January 03, 2008, 01:01:11 PM
Don't forget a bluetooth dongle if you don't have it built in and o yes a projector.. but ya, this is hella cheap.