documentation:wiimotewhiteboard
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Wiimote Whiteboard HOWTO
Objective
Configure and deploy a functioning “smartboard” using wiimotes and free software.
TODO
- identify known working bluetooth dongles
- list other wiimote whiteboard software (especially for Linux)
- create procedure section
- create calibration section
- create applications section (using some screen drawing software)
- explore some multitouch capability
- finish background section
- pictures
Parts
At a minimum, the following hardware is needed:
- Wiimote (1 minimum, 2 for better tracking)
- compatible bluetooth hardware
- an IR light pen
- a projector
- host computer running appropriate software
- working or non-depleted batteries for wiimotes and IR pen
Preferably, we'd also want these additional items:
- ceiling mounting apparatus
- USB chargeable battery
Background
The Wiimote is a unique piece of hardware which provides the following capabilities:
- bluetooth communication for wireless operation
- an IR camera (technical details)
Resources
The following are links to other documentation, technical, tutorial, and informational:
documentation/wiimotewhiteboard.txt · Last modified: 2010/11/23 21:01 by wedge