WiiMote Interactive Whiteboard made easy - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T09:44:31Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/wiimote-interactive-whiteboard-1?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A509426&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHey Steve,
I've tested a few…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-09-17:649749:Comment:5094592010-09-17T18:11:34.675ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Hey Steve,<br />
<br />
I've tested a few different brands and on two of them I have had to move the pen to the very edge of the tablet to reach the far low left hand corner of the screen.<br />
Needless to say, one is in my garage, the other I gave back to the manufacturer.<br />
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I don't like to sell anything that is not fool proof....I am the "fool" when I test a product.<br />
I'll be testing the Epson 450Wi Interactive projector in the next week or so....It looks good...But I'm not allowed to drop that baby!<br />
<br />
JJC<br />
<br />
PS:…
Hey Steve,<br />
<br />
I've tested a few different brands and on two of them I have had to move the pen to the very edge of the tablet to reach the far low left hand corner of the screen.<br />
Needless to say, one is in my garage, the other I gave back to the manufacturer.<br />
<br />
I don't like to sell anything that is not fool proof....I am the "fool" when I test a product.<br />
I'll be testing the Epson 450Wi Interactive projector in the next week or so....It looks good...But I'm not allowed to drop that baby!<br />
<br />
JJC<br />
<br />
PS: If you know of a teacher who could really use it....shoot me an email at<br />
vised@optonline.net<br />
I'll send it FREE....I need the space and I don't sell used equipment. I see I misunderstood what yo…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-09-17:649749:Comment:5094532010-09-17T17:50:21.936ZSteve Dickiehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/falconphysics
I see I misunderstood what you were talking about.<br />
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There still is an advantage to the tablet. The Tablet is mapped to my screen. That is to say the top right corner is the top right corner and the bottom left is the bottom left. This make it <i>much</i> easier to write/draw with.<br />
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When I set it up originally it worked like any other mouse and was far from ideal. But I don't know if it's worth $300-$400. I got a refurb for $100 and I wouldn't trade it for a smart board.
I see I misunderstood what you were talking about.<br />
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There still is an advantage to the tablet. The Tablet is mapped to my screen. That is to say the top right corner is the top right corner and the bottom left is the bottom left. This make it <i>much</i> easier to write/draw with.<br />
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When I set it up originally it worked like any other mouse and was far from ideal. But I don't know if it's worth $300-$400. I got a refurb for $100 and I wouldn't trade it for a smart board. Hey Rich!
Thanks! I'll downl…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-09-17:649749:Comment:5094512010-09-17T17:31:40.733ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Hey Rich!<br />
<br />
Thanks! I'll download the sowtware and give it a ride.<br />
<br />
What amazes me is that many Free or low cost IWB programs are easier to use and easier to understand than the proprietary IWB software programs that cost $300.00 for a license fee.<br />
<br />
Thanks again...JJC
Hey Rich!<br />
<br />
Thanks! I'll download the sowtware and give it a ride.<br />
<br />
What amazes me is that many Free or low cost IWB programs are easier to use and easier to understand than the proprietary IWB software programs that cost $300.00 for a license fee.<br />
<br />
Thanks again...JJC Hey Steve,
Certainly that is…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-09-17:649749:Comment:5094402010-09-17T16:38:57.370ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Hey Steve,<br />
<br />
Certainly that is the benefit of a wireless tablet....BUT....what if the pen had all the electronics in side of it?<br />
The wireless tablet is a pen/mouse interface, with a few short cut keys added in.<br />
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An interactive pen/mouse is indepedent of the tablet platform. It will function on any surface. It operates as any wireless mouse, but can write like a pen. At 1/4 the cost of a wireless tablet, there may be a market for this product. There are 3 million teachers out there!<br />
After I test…
Hey Steve,<br />
<br />
Certainly that is the benefit of a wireless tablet....BUT....what if the pen had all the electronics in side of it?<br />
The wireless tablet is a pen/mouse interface, with a few short cut keys added in.<br />
<br />
An interactive pen/mouse is indepedent of the tablet platform. It will function on any surface. It operates as any wireless mouse, but can write like a pen. At 1/4 the cost of a wireless tablet, there may be a market for this product. There are 3 million teachers out there!<br />
After I test run a couple, I'll post an evaluation. They have to be reliable and work of course!<br />
First: I hook them up without consulting the manual....Then, see how reliably they perform near the USB receiver, then increase the distance until they fai, usually about 30-40 feet.<br />
Then the BIG TEST!.... STRUCTURAL STABILITY! I try to twist and yank one apart.<br />
Finally....the drop test. Drop it from 3ft onto a variety of hard surfaces. (I always buy 2 or 3 samples...just in case) Well, if it is reliable, effective and durable, I have a winner. We'll see!<br />
<br />
At this point there is no major company promoting these products, with the exception of AverMedia.<br />
But thier product is rather expensive, though.<br />
Thanks JJC I really like my wireless tab…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-09-17:649749:Comment:5094372010-09-17T16:26:01.680ZSteve Dickiehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/falconphysics
I really like my wireless tablet. I much prefer it to my Wiimote Whiteboard. I can use it anywhere in my room. I never stay in one place while I'm teaching. With my tablet in hand I can go from one on one help to whole class help without taking a step.<br />
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With my wiimote board I'm stuck at the front of the room.
I really like my wireless tablet. I much prefer it to my Wiimote Whiteboard. I can use it anywhere in my room. I never stay in one place while I'm teaching. With my tablet in hand I can go from one on one help to whole class help without taking a step.<br />
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With my wiimote board I'm stuck at the front of the room. And while your at is give our…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-09-17:649749:Comment:5094262010-09-17T15:31:24.284ZRich Whitehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/GBLabs
And while your at is give our open source project a whirl on your new WiimoteWhiteboard - <a href="http://edusim3d.com" target="_blank">http://edusim3d.com</a> .. a video I cut 2 1/2 years ago regarding the WiimoteWhiteboard is here <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thGWWa70JfY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thGWWa70JfY</a> shows off our…
And while your at is give our open source project a whirl on your new WiimoteWhiteboard - <a href="http://edusim3d.com" target="_blank">http://edusim3d.com</a> .. a video I cut 2 1/2 years ago regarding the WiimoteWhiteboard is here <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thGWWa70JfY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thGWWa70JfY</a> shows off our projects.<br />
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<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/thGWWa70JfY?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="false"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="never"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/thGWWa70JfY?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="false" width="425" height="344"></embed> </object> Thanks Eric,
I like your webs…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-09-17:649749:Comment:5093992010-09-17T12:40:57.602ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Thanks Eric,<br />
I like your website and I will establish a link to it on my website's infrared pages once I figure out a product mix that I can market effectively. This is a turbulent technology. It is difficult for a vendor to determine what product is going to have a market.<br />
On the IR Pen side, I have found some Asian companies selling them at $4.00 each. They are probably buying them for less than $ 0,50 each. So, be careful, don't pour too much money into a product, the production cost may…
Thanks Eric,<br />
I like your website and I will establish a link to it on my website's infrared pages once I figure out a product mix that I can market effectively. This is a turbulent technology. It is difficult for a vendor to determine what product is going to have a market.<br />
On the IR Pen side, I have found some Asian companies selling them at $4.00 each. They are probably buying them for less than $ 0,50 each. So, be careful, don't pour too much money into a product, the production cost may easily exceed the selling price.<br />
This is an "Out of Pocket" market. Teacher's will be spending their own money.<br />
<br />
At this stage, I think that there will be a market for IR IWB systems that will sell for less than $200.00 complete.<br />
I am anxiously awaiting the delivery of a couple of total solutions.<br />
Another product line that I am investigating is the "Interactive Pen/Mouse". These are currently retailing for around $80.00. They provide a wireless control solution that is currently held by "Wireless Tablets" that sell for around $300,.00 each. If the Pen will perform the same activity in a classroom, why be limited by the tablet?<br />
A teacher does not need to learn eye and hand coordination, the "pointer" reacts in the same fashion as a normal mouse function. You don't have to look here and there at the same time.<br />
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The major IWB companies used their Software as a market lock. Once a district or school commits to a branded system, they are locked in. The company then becomes the "Boss", they decide what other software or hardware is compatible with their product.<br />
<br />
Major IWBs require a lot of school funds to implement. Depending on the classroom and the variety of installed products the cost per classroom can vary from $3500 to $9,000. I was in a district the other day that had decided to start installing "Smart Boards". My first thought was "Why?".<br />
The answer to that question is: a great marketing effort by Smart to establish their product as the market standard.<br />
BUT! With the availabilty of reliable FREEWARE, low cost components, and Cooperative websites like your own, there will be an erosion of the market for expensive installs.<br />
It is interesting to watch the evolution occur.<br />
<br />
Thanks again,<br />
JJC I just started making the IR…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-09-17:649749:Comment:5093672010-09-17T07:46:10.062ZEric Holshoehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/EricHolshoe
I just started making the IR LED Pens myself. I have helped several other teachers get their Wiimote IWB up and running. Johnny Lee said in his TED talk that this gets you about 80% of the way to a commercial product for about 1% of the cost. You are going to need sometime to use on that IWB. Check out my website of links for K-5 and teachers. <a href="http://www.mrholshoe.com" target="_blank">www.mrholshoe.com</a>
I just started making the IR LED Pens myself. I have helped several other teachers get their Wiimote IWB up and running. Johnny Lee said in his TED talk that this gets you about 80% of the way to a commercial product for about 1% of the cost. You are going to need sometime to use on that IWB. Check out my website of links for K-5 and teachers. <a href="http://www.mrholshoe.com" target="_blank">www.mrholshoe.com</a> Dear Traci,
I hate to bring…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-09-17:649749:Comment:5093182010-09-17T02:29:12.730ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Dear Traci,<br />
<br />
I hate to bring this to your attention, but the "Wiimote Project" is offering a complete hardware system for $57.00 plus shipping.<br />
Check out:<br />
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260626464557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260626464557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT</a><br />
<br />
Remember, this is a garage/innovation tech revolution going on here. It is a turbulant market in development.<br />
The…
Dear Traci,<br />
<br />
I hate to bring this to your attention, but the "Wiimote Project" is offering a complete hardware system for $57.00 plus shipping.<br />
Check out:<br />
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260626464557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260626464557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT</a><br />
<br />
Remember, this is a garage/innovation tech revolution going on here. It is a turbulant market in development.<br />
The pricing cannot go lower then the base cost of the materials. I believe that the WiiMote project has hit the bottom price for a complete system....just add the software...<br />
<br />
JJC Hi Traci!
This is what makes…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-09-10:649749:Comment:5074212010-09-10T20:47:44.692ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Hi Traci!<br />
<br />
This is what makes America GREAT! INNOVATION!<br />
<br />
Looks good! Is your company looking for any dealers? I am interested. Seriously!<br />
<br />
JJC
Hi Traci!<br />
<br />
This is what makes America GREAT! INNOVATION!<br />
<br />
Looks good! Is your company looking for any dealers? I am interested. Seriously!<br />
<br />
JJC