As shown in the Johnny Chung Lee video, the low-cost interactive white board requires an interactive light pen, Wiimote, LCD projector, USB Bluetooth adapter and Wiimote Whiteboard software download.
The video describes how to make a light pen, however Mr. B. found a company that makes these infrared pens called IR Great Innovations, located on the web at www.irgreat.com. After checking their website the pens sell for approximately $17.99 U.S.
The Wiimote is the controller used with the Wii video game console. It can be purchased separate from the console for approximately $50.00 Cnd.
The USB Bluetooth adapter connects to your computer through a USB port and links up to the Wiimote. You can find different name brands, of these adapters, but Mr. B. has had success with and recommends the D-Link. These Bluetooth USB adapters can be purchased for approximately $35.00 Cnd.
The Wiimote Whiteboard software is the software that connects your computer to the Wiimote. This software will need to be downloaded and installed onto your computer. The software download can be found on the Johhny Lee Chung Projects website located at http://www.johnnylee.net/projects/wii/. You will find it under the heading "Low Cost Multi-point Interactive Whiteboards Using the Wiimote." Be sure to read the software instructions to limit complications.
After watching Mr. B's demonstration we believe this is an excellent alternative to a SMARTBoard. Although it does not have the notebook software like the SMARTBoard, it does provide similar interactivity with a computer on projected surfaces such as walls, whiteboards or projection screens.
Additional Resources:
- Bonn Jin has developed a shareware program called Smoothboard to enhance Johnny Lee Chung's version.
- View instructions on "How to: Connect your Wiimote to your computer via Bluetooth" by www.instructables.com
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