This software application allows you to use your Nintendo Wii remote to create a very low-cost interactive whiteboard system or tablet display. It uses the infrared(IR) camera built into the tip of each Wii remote to track the location IR light pens.
useful for education
Features from the python (.net) version: touchpad mode, right-click, scrolling, customizable zones around the screen to trigger all of the above.
I posted an update on the linux branch of the project (on CVS) with a GTK interface. Now it allows the user to switch from 'light=click' mode to touchpad mode and also to define areas on the sides of the screen for right-click, scrolling, etc. I also made a quick webpage with the release in the tar.gz format. It's now on fuelnatchos.webng.com/gtkwhiteboard. (I will probably move it to the wiiwhiteboard wiki soon)
The .net version of the whiteboard code has been updated to Brian Peek's latest version of the wiimotelib. The primary difference between the version here and the standard wiimotelib v1.2 is ours supports all 4 points seen by the wiimote. Changes tested on a MacBookPro running Windows XP with Apple's Bootcamp bluetooth stack.
I currently have a request for Linux developers to help make a port. It's a very small program and could be done in a single day by a competent programmer. A mac version is almost done, but a bit buggy. Some help getting that up to snuff would be greatly appreciated. Particularly, in reliably getting the Bluetooth pairing smooth. The current version is built on top of DarwiinRemote and seems to have some connectivity issues. The PC version will soon get a small revision, but there have been loads of compatibility issues with various bluetooth drivers, dongles, and versions of Windows (most notably Vista). If you can help with this, that would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks! I look forward to hearing from you.
Hello everyone. My hope in creating this SourceForge archive is to pool and stimulate the open source community to porting and hardening of the popular Wiimote Whiteboard program. Since I don't necessarily have the skills and time to do this myself, this is my call for help and to give you a chance to give back, while simultaneously helping thousands of people just waiting to use the software. I currently have a request for Linux developers to help make a port. It's a very small program and could be done in a single day by a competent programmer. A mac version is almost done, but a bit buggy. Some help getting that up to snuff would be greatly appreciated. The PC version will soon get a small revision, but there have been loads of compatibility issues with various bluetooth drivers, dongles, and versions of Windows (most notably Vista). If you can help with this, that would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks! I look forward to hearing from you.
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