Wii Whiteboard Project
You may have heard that you can now have your own smartboard for $50 or
less. The keys to creating such a whiteboard is a) having a Wii
Remote, b) have an infrared pen c) have software that supports this
solution, and d) have a computer - mac or PC- that has bluetooth
capability.
The best way to learn more about this product is to do a search on Google for "Wii Remote Whiteboard".
Two hotspots for support are:
Wii Remote - The Wii Remote is a $40 to $50 item. Key
piece is to have a couple of extra AA batteries to make sure you are
charged up and ready to go.
Infrared Pen - There are many ways to make the pen.
Take a browser search for "Wii Infrared Pen". Also take a look under
google images to see examples. For information on what supplies are
needed to create a pen, go to
http://www.terracode.com/IR_Pen/DIY_IR_Pen.html
Software - The following are examples of software that supports the Wii Whiteboard project:
The following site is a video sharing how to up Wii Remote. This site
is on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlrgHcnTNLU
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