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07-November-2009, 07:04 AM
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Really cheap homemade "Smartboard"
If you're familiar with smartboards, they are useful but very expensive, especially if you're in education like me.
I saw a really neat demo about a cheap, homemade version that some people here might really enjoy. Basically all you need is a Wii controller and a $40 piece of software that someone has written, and an infrared pen light. The Wii controller is stationary and points at chart paper attached to the wall. The controller picks up the infrared signal as you touch the screen and basically works like a mouse on a touchscreen. The software translates to the computer I think and allows you to do lots of stuff. I haven't used it myself, but it looks really neat. Also, since I've heard of it, it's probably really old by now and I'm the last to find out  I don't have any other info at the moment but if anyone wants more info, let me know and I'll try to find out more on Monday There is also a website (which I haven't seen) called Wii teachers or something (try google) Just thought I'd share Pete
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07-November-2009, 09:18 PM
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This is a link to a video that shows the use: http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/j...ote_hacks.html And this is a link to the video Johnny Lee was talking about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s5EvhHy7eQ Jim
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07-November-2009, 10:34 PM
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I betcha you could find some freeware that does the same thing as the $40 software, since the Wii controller is really popular with third party mods.
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08-November-2009, 04:22 AM
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Jim thanks for providing the links
Siguy if you find anything specific that can be installed on a network let me know  Pete
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08-November-2009, 10:44 AM
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