wii mote whiteb presentation
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How to make yourOwn interactive whiteboardUsing a Nintendo Wii remote
THE WII INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD
It originated from Johnny Chung Lee in 2007 It is based on the high-performance infra-red
camera on the top of the Wii remote
The infra-red camera tracks the tip of an infra-red light source (the infra-red pen)
PROJECT OBJECTIVE
The aim: To show how to make your own interactive white board (IWB) Spreading the knowledge of open source educational
software that can be used with you IWB Levelling the playing field with inexpensive technologies
that can be provided for all Promoting Interactive Teaching concepts that can be
used to innovate learning
CONTENTS
Objective of the presentation How it works
What you need How to make an IR pen Different IR pen designs Wii remote
Software for Windows and Ubuntu Free available software Teachers portal Future of the project
HOW IT WORKS
The infra-red camera in the Wii remote tracks the light source of the IR pen.
The location of the IR light source is sent via Bluetooth to the computer
This is shown on the computer as the location of the mouse
Projector
Wii Remote
Computer
Projected Screen
IR Pen
HOW TO MAKE YOU OWN PEN
This can be done easily provided you buy the correct Infrared LED
Use an empty whiteboard marker case and a battery if available
IR LED VISHAY TSAL6400 (available in SA) Key Ring version
DIFFERENT TYPES OF IR PENS AND COSTS
There are two types of IR pens Pressure tip Manual Click
Preferred – the manual click Home made keying version Cost of IR pen for UK 6 Pounds - R68
HOW TO SET IT UP
With a normal setup, you want you Wii remote to be situated either on the left or right side, depending on the user
When you write, you will block the shadow Wii remote have a 45 degree angle Positioning will require some trial and error Calibrate IR pen with 4 point touch
LAYOUT
WHAT YOU NEED
Standard computer (does not have to be new) Projector (or large screen) Nintendo Wii Remote Infra-red Pen Bluetooth Dongle (if pc does not support Bluetooth) Software to connect to the Wii Remote
OPERATING SYSTEMS
The free software available does work on all operating systems
Windows and Ubuntu versions most common Mac versions do exist, but not as popular Both have different aspects which are useful
Windows – smooth board, linkivity presenter Ubuntu - Wii Whiteboard, Built-in educational software
WHITEBOARD AND WII MOTE SOFTWARE
The Wii mote software: connects the computer to the Wii remote control. It calibrates the IR pen to work as a mouse E.g. Pentabulous, Wii Mote Whiteboard
The Whiteboard software: This creates a virtual whiteboard for you to write on It has the pens, highlighters, erasers and tools E.g. Linktivity Presenter, Smooth board
PENTABULOUS (WINDOWS)
Free windows based software used to
implement the IWB with a Wii remote User Friendly, easy to use Occasionally temperamental, but
works well Recommended open-source option for windows
LINKTIVITY PRESENTER (WINDOWS)
Freeware software that allows you to draw, highlight and write on your screen
Highly recommended for use in Windows environment
Has a screenshot function and shapes Is not as effective as the commercial alternative -
Smooth board
SMOOTH BOARD (WINDOWS)
Windows based Created by Boon Jin Cost $30 for a licence Demo version works well Easy to use and stable
WII WHITE BOARD (UBUNTU)
Program that can facilitate connection of a Wii remote to make a IWB
Easy to use and self explanatory Can remember Calibration Right-Click delay Recommended open-source version for Ubuntu
MASSIVE BOARD (JAVA)
Whiteboard software – Ubuntu Easy to use, no smoothing Offers highlighting, different size nibs Best open source option for Ubuntu
USB BOOTABLE UBUNTU
Put the flash drive in and boot off it Contains great free games and teachers tools
Tux Paint, Tux Math, Graphing Software Built in Software including smart board bootable No cost of operating system and theoretically easiest
install Convenient for substitutes teachers and for security Customize your workspace and carry it around Netbook version perfect for IWB interface
TEACHERS PORTAL
http://www.livingmaths.com/teachers/teachlinks.html Portal full of links for teachers Interactive Games Interactive Concepts – specific web links that assist in
teaching concepts using a an IWB Work in Progress
ADVANTAGES
Cost significantly less than the commercial IWB Allows for Interactive whiteboard lessons without a
commercial Allows for portability between classrooms Can work on a screen as well as a projector Can operate on any flat surface Future development of multipoint pens Open Source development constantly improving
DISADVANTAGES
Not as smooth to write on as commercial IWBs (exception of smooth board at $29 per license)
Will require the use of batteries for Wii remote Issue of blocking the IR pen while writing Bluetooth issues
WHERE FROM HERE
The future of this project is unclear Potential implementation into underprivileged
school A viable alternative if the cost of a commercial IWB
is too high Constantly improving technology
MORE INFORMATION
www.livingmaths.com - Teachers Wii Whiteboard PowerPoint, and pdf Links to all interactive concepts, games and more Constantly growing resources available at no cost Spread the idea and promote innovative
technologies that you can make youself
THANK YOU