Introduction: Low-Cost Multi-touch Whiteboard Using the Wii Remote
If you'd like to have your own multi-touch whiteboard, drafting table, or tablet PC. You can make one using a Wii remote and some IR leds pens. The IR camera in the Wiimote will track the location of the pens. With a little bit of software, you can map the camera data to the display position so you can use the stylus just like a mouse.
The software is available to download from my website at http://johnnylee.net
125 Comments
5 years ago
Does counterfeit / fake / Knockoff wii remotes also work the same way? Anyone tested with wiimote clone? or it only works with original one? Please answer.
6 years ago
Do you think it would work fine with, say, Photoshop?
Have someone tried pressure sensitivity?
10 years ago on Introduction
can it be use on a surface of a mirror?
10 years ago on Introduction
HELLO..well i have an integrated webcam ok..and it can DETECTS IR LIGHT..HOWEVER i DON'T HAVE a WII REMOTE..SO DO I HAVE TO BUY ONE OR NOT ?????thank u.
11 years ago on Introduction
This is so cool! Is it possible to use on iOS game like Infinity Blade?
11 years ago on Introduction
Could I take the IR emitters out of old TV remotes? Will those work? If so how many volts do I need going to the led?
I was thinking of putting the leds on fingertips of a glove (4 fingers), will that work?
Is there a way to make windows 7 recognize the input as a tablet/pen input interface (instead of a really big, fancy touch mouse as with smart boards) so I can have a full touchscreen experience? That would be really cool.
Thanks
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
yes you can infact you can press down a button on the remote and do it without destroying the remote
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I found out that this will not work because the remote sends out a binary code to the TV (so when drawing, you get dots instead of a line). The wiimote also cannot seem to see my IR LED because my had obscures it. I am using a 42" LCD TV, so could the TV be emitting IR light in addition to visible light?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
oh darnit so you cant use it period
11 years ago on Introduction
Hi there!
I just bought an IR-pen (Sabre). I also have a wiimote, but i have no beamer.
I tried to calibrate my pen, but it won't work. I have the software, i press calibrate, and the white screen apears with the red crosses. I press al 4 of them with my pen, but afterwards, nothing happens: i can't control my pc with my pen..
I've put my wiimote in the right position, but it won't work..
What am i doing wrong?
Thq..
12 years ago on Introduction
To make you wiimote whiteboard looks like a commerical one,try iWiiBaord 5: http://youtu.be/1LuOxAb13So
12 years ago on Introduction
is it supposed to blink?
12 years ago on Introduction
Wich one of the programs are the ones for this insructable.
12 years ago on Introduction
Hi dear, I need your help, I have a chines wiimote. I am facing problem to connect it with pc. Kindly advise can we use this remote for touch screen purpose.
13 years ago on Introduction
Its awesome!!!!!!!!! really I have to have something like that at home!!!!!
13 years ago on Introduction
i cant connect my wiimote to my pc, its asks me for a passcode and i cant get it any where ive tryed everything like: null, 0000, (nothing) and loads more please help...
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Hi,
You will need to skip the passcode. If the Skip button is not present, you can press Alt+S on your keyboard.
If you would like to automatically connect the Wiimote with Smoothboard, you can use the Microsoft Bluetooth Stack.
For more information you can take a look at the Smoothboard- Wiimote Whiteboard wiki at http://www.boonjin.com/smoothboard.
Regards,
Boon Jin
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Usually the passcode is "1234" unless it was changed.
13 years ago on Introduction
I already have an infrared camera that I use for head tracking. It would be so cool to be able to use it instead of the wiimote. All the software would have to do is not be restricted to teh wiimote. That would be super cool.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
The problem is the wiimote does all the tracking, calculating, etc and all that the computer gets is the coordinates for each of 5(I think) points in space. This means this processing would have to be taken over by the computer. Should be possible but it would likely introduce some latency in the system.