Wiimote Whiteboard vs. Commercial Electronic Boards

Video Title :	Wiimote Whiteboard vs. Commercial Electronic Boards
Description :	UPDATE: The Compatibility link is incorrect. Use http://www.wiili.org/index.php/Compatible_Bluetooth_Devices instead. How to build an IR pen: http://www.terracode.com/IR_Pen/DIY_IR_Pen.html Summary ------- An assessment of the wiimote whiteboard; comparing its features to electronic whiteboards available through commercial vendors.
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Rating :	4.85
Keywords, Tags :	wiimote whiteboards hci hardhack johnny lee
Video Length :	5 : 48

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What are some USB Bluetooth adapters that work with the Wiimote?

i need that to xD

Check under "More Info" on the right. There's a link for compatible devices (including USB bluetooth) and how to use them.

SiteCom Bluetooth Adapter Model cn502: WIDCOMM stack Model cn512: BlueSoleil (included) Model cn520: Toshiba stack on CD Model cn521: Toshiba stack Works perfectly. Compatible with Linux €10 for cn512 (Paradigit,dixons The Netherlands) does this mean it works with the wiimote?? ;0 mail meh back xD

Ever tried to project right next to a window?

the roughness of the 'wii-mote image' could easily be attributed to the calibration process. if there was a more sophisticated way of calibrating pen position - ie. more than 4 points for calibrating - then the roughness of the image could be smoothed out.

I have the exact model of that commercial Electronic board u showed in the clip...

Thanks for this, it's a very informative comparison. 5 stars headed your way!

It doesn't seem entirely necessary at all, does it? The technology just isn't yet here to make something like this work intuitively at a low cost. People who are used to working on computers would just as soon project their laptop screen or simply take a picture of a real whiteboard rather than mess with either of these technologies. BTW, I carry a digital camera to all of my clients for the express purpose of "saving" whiteboarded ideas. Stupid simple -> best solution.

For those of you who want to try this and does not want to pick up the solder, you can buy one on ebay (just search "infrared pen"). It is your ideal pen but it works perfectly for this project.