Discussion archive for uweschmidt.org
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hossni on Wiimote Whiteboard
hello ; if do you have an idee for using tow wiiremote for displaying a cursor in 3D ,i’m using wiimotelib for brian peek with C#. my question is how can I connect tow wiiremot in the same time? thinks for helpping
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Nikola on Wiimote Whiteboard
Dear friends,
I am trying to build WHITEBOARD using software from SMOOTHBOARD ….
I have made IR pen , it works great …. I have instaled everything but when I
want to calibrate I can
t ... Actually the IR-Pen doesnt move the cursor theWIMOTE only can move the cursor…. I tried everything and the tracking procent
is 0% or 1% ….
If I face the Ir -pen to the WIMOTE the WIMOTE move the cursor ..
can you help me ?
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Boon Jin on Wiimote Whiteboard in reply to Nikola
Hi Nikola,
If you are unable to calibrate the Wiimote with the IR pen and only when the IR pen is facing the Wiimote it works, it is either due to the IR pen or the Wiimote.
If the IR pen does not have the right specifications, the Wiimote may not be able to capture the IR emitted from the IR pen. What IR pen are you using?
Also, Wiimotes that are faulty or non-genuine also will cause your issue.
If you need faster response, please do email us via our contact form, http://www.smoothboard.net/contact
Regards, Boon Jin
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Hi Hossni,
Brian Peek’s WimoteLib does include a test application that connects to multiple Wiimotes.
You can take a look at the example as your starting guide.
Regards, Boon Jin
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Will the Wii remote work with a rear projection screen? IOW - I want to put the projector behind the screen and the remote on top of the projector - that way I am not standing in the light of the projector. Will the Wii Remote pick up the signal of the pen through the screen?
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Marco on Wiimote Whiteboard
Hi, I use Mac application, but I cannot see the ‘Preferences’ in the application menu. I saw in the wiki that Mac users should edit info.plist file, but I don’t understand if the hint applies for all the options or just for advanced ones. Thanks
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Rodanmuro on Wiimote Whiteboard
Im running your source code in netbeans 6.5, but i have somethig wrong in the code that you give us, can you help me with this: I cant find JaiI18N.getString(“Generic0”) what is this?? This little piece of code in the class PerspectiveTransform its wrong, i mean ¿It is necesary have this class to run the aplication correctly? or ¿what am i doing wrong? Thanks for all.
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Uwe on Wiimote Whiteboard in reply to HowGood
Hi HowGood,
Do you know of an application that does use the built-in iSight?
there is Webcam Whiteboard, but apparently untested for Mac OS X. I’m not aware of any other apps… you’ll have to search for yourself.
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Uwe on Wiimote Whiteboard in reply to David
Hi David,
Will the Wii remote work with a rear projection screen? […] Will the Wii Remote pick up the signal of the pen through the screen?
my software will work with a rear-projection setup. Just get a suitable translucent screen and a strong IR pen and the Wiimote should be able to pick up the signal through the screen (at a reasonable distance).
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Hi Marco,
I use Mac application, but I cannot see the ‘Preferences’ in the application menu.
that’s odd. They should be right there, as in any other Mac app. As an alternative, try using the standard keyboard shortcut ⌘, (command + comma).
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Hi Rodanmuro,
I cant find JaiI18N.getString(“Generic0″) what is this??
please see Source Code at Troubleshooting. You can just remove this line of code if you want, it’ll never be called.
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kishore on Wiimote Whiteboard
can any one send me the software link for this wii white board project….. send as soon as possible… :)
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Dirk Wilhelmi on Wiimote Whiteboard
Hi Uwe, thanks for your great work. I’m sorry, but I’m one of those guys who aren’t able to bring it to work. I tested very much and read nearly all relevant posts, but your tool does not find the WiiMote. I’m able to use any Software (Johnny Chung Lees, updates of it http://www.hiddenramblings.com/2010/06/wiimote-whiteboard-with-windows-x64.html, smoothboard 1 and 2, …) wich use the windows bluetooth connection, but not yout java-ttol with it’s built-in connection. Isn’t it possible to make a version which uses the microsoft-connection? I know that this possibly will result in an microsoft-only version. I tried many drivers, but no one worked. I also read http://www.uweschmidt.org/comment/166, but don’t know what you mean to do when the problem occurs. Regards, Dirk Wilhelmi.
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Dirk Wilhelmi on Wiimote Whiteboard
Sorry for the last Post. I gave it a last try and It works! Id don’t know from where I have the link so I’ll post it once more if it is already here. http://www.dev-toast.com/2007/01/05/uncrippling-bluetooth-in-vista-rtm/ helped me to install the driver and patch from http://www.taringa.net/posts/downloads/1533488/Como-instalar-WIDCOMM-drivers-5_1_0_1100.html on WinXP Home. And one more time it works. Now I have to test it. Thanks for your really great work! Best regards, Dirk Wilhelmi
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HowGood on Wiimote Whiteboard
Yes, I’d found that website.
Still wishing for a program that uses the built-in iSight on Mac. Or one that can be modified…
Thanks for your help though…
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andrej on Wiimote Whiteboard
hello could someone please help me to open source in Netbeans IDE 6.9.1, I would like to add minor customizations to menu and other resources, but the IDE report me bunch of error messages when trying to compile and exclamation marks with syntax errors when open project source. please help me someone open source and library correctly !!
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Uwe on Wiimote Whiteboard in reply to andrej
Hi andrej,
could someone please help me to open source in Netbeans IDE 6.9.1, […] the IDE report me bunch of error messages when trying to compile and exclamation marks with syntax errors when open project source.
the important thing is that you add all .jar-files in the lib-folder to the Java classpath, because my source code depends on them. Please be more specific if that’s not the problem.
Sorry for the late reply, Uwe
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Ryan on Wiimote Whiteboard
If I set-up the Wiimote Whiteboard in my classroom, will I be able to use Screen Recordings with Quicktime? If I write on the “whiteboard” will those graphics show up on the Screen Recording?
Thanks!
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Hi Ryan,
as long as it’s visible on your screen, it should show up on the screen recording from Quicktime. Or do you mean something else?
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chryjs on Wiimote Whiteboard
After calibration I still have a big problem. The pointer mouvement seems to be “dotted” eg : if I run paint or any drawing tool, and move the pen, I don’t have a continous line (like with a mouse) be a dotted one. So I am unable to use the Wiimote Whiteboard because I cannot “write” with it.
The screen diag is about 3m to 3m50. I had big problems to find where and how to put the wiimote to have it able to “see” all the screen. Now it seems ok. But the calibration gives very bad results…
I am still unable to use properly a second wiimote (which may have helped), Wimmote Whiteboard always says the second one is “out of the screen” …
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The screen size of 3m seems to be quite large and thus you may have to place the Wiimote far away from the screen.
Usually a screen size of a usual whiteboard works the best with a single Wiimote.
For your case, you must be sure that you have a good IR pen with sufficient battery and use the second Wiimote.
Regards, Boon Jin
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jmezzz on Wiimote Whiteboard
When trying to write with my wii mote pen (using omni dazzle or any online whiteboard) there is no break in the line For example if I try to write “5 + 3”, when I am done with the 5 and try to write the “+” I get a line from where the 5 ended and “+” begins. I have tried multiple pens and this happens with all of them.
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Dieter on Wiimote Whiteboard
Did work on my XP system. On my Win 7 Doesnt work anymore. Does anyone now why? it just dont find the wiimote anymore.
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We’re using two computers with wiimotes near each other and running into a problem where the first computer pairs with the second wiimote before the second computer gets a chance. Is there a way to alter the code to make each computer only ever sync with one wiimote?
thanks
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Hi jmezzz,
When trying to write with my wii mote pen (using omni dazzle or any online whiteboard) there is no break in the line.
this obviously shouldn’t happen. Please try the software Jarnal, which works for me.
Sorry for the late reply.
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Uwe on Wiimote Whiteboard in reply to Alan
Hi Alan,
you can do this by using the runtime option “org.uweschmidt.wiimote.whiteboard.wiimoteAddresses”. Please read this for instructions.
PS: This will be simplified in the next release, hopefully before the end of the year.
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Chris on Wiimote Whiteboard
Hi, how can I open the program? I´ve tried to open it via cmd but the GUI doesn´t open. I have the latest version of Java 6 and Windows 7. Please help me.
Best Regards
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Chris on Wiimote Whiteboard
Ok I’ve managed to open the program.
However, I’m not able to make a connection between Wii Remote and the Computer because the program says BlueSoleil is not supported. I also can’t install the Widcoomm stack because it is not supported for my Bluetooth Hardware.
I’ve used the Toshiba Stack with the original app from Johnny Lee and everything worked fine.
What can I do to make the program run with my Wii Remote and my Computer.
Best Regards Chris
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Hi Chris,
I also can’t install the Widcoomm stack because it is not supported for my Bluetooth Hardware.
I’m sorry but the Widcomm stack is the only one that currently works with my app on Windows.
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Two Connecting to One Computer on Wiimote Whiteboard
I am a teacher and both myself and my team partner are using the Wii Smoothboard. However, when we connect, the second person that connects gets connected to the first that connected, and not to their own computer.
Is there a setting that can only allow my device to my computer? There’s even a wall between us, but we can’t get the devices locked on just our own computers.
Thanks!
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Hi,
If you are using SmoothConnect, it will automatically connect to the Wiimote’s listed. Therefore, remove the listed Wiimote which you are not using and SmoothConnect will not connect to it.
If there are no Wiimotes listed, then SmoothConnect will try to learn new Wiimotes.
Regards, Boon Jin
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Two Connecting to One Computer on Wiimote Whiteboard
Hello and thanks for the reply. I do not believe I am using Smooth Connect. I am just using the regular software from this website. I have to hit the 1/2 buttons for the Wii remote to connect to the computer. So, when I do, it connects to my team partner’s if her’s is already up and running.
I wonder if there is something in the preferences? I have looked, but didn’t find. Maybe using Smooth Connect (that is the purchased feature for an automatic connect, right?) would be the answer.
Thanks, Lucas
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Uwe on Wiimote Whiteboard in reply to Two Connecting to One Computer
Hi Lucas,
I am just using the regular software from this website. […] I wonder if there is something in the preferences? I have looked, but didn’t find. Maybe using Smooth Connect (that is the purchased feature for an automatic connect, right?) would be the answer.
if you’re using my application from this website, then you cannot use SmoothConnect, which is part of Boon Jin’s software SmoothBoard that is quite different to my app in this regard. However, there is indeed a (somewhat hidden) setting in my app that let’s you connect to a specific Wiimote only. Please follow this previous comment.
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Two Connecting to One Computer on Wiimote Whiteboard in reply to Uwe
Great, thanks for the reply. Maybe since it’s somewhat hidden, that’s why I can’t find it!!??
Can you lead me to the setting to find where I can choose to only connect to one remote? Thanks for your help on this! Lucas
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Hi Lucas,
Can you lead me to the setting to find where I can choose to only connect to one remote?
I’ve already given you the link at the end of my previous reply.
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Paris94 on Wiimote Whiteboard
what if my compouter has not bluetooth?can i connect a bluetooth device on it?
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Uwe on Wiimote Whiteboard in reply to Paris94
No, that doesn’t work. Your computer needs a Bluetooth adaptor and a compatible Bluetooth stack to work with my application. Please read the section Compatibility near the top of this page.
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Carol2518 on Wiimote Whiteboard
Hello, I am a 2nd grade teacher, and just have just stumbled across this technology. I have downloaded the program for the Mac, set up the Wiimote, and purchased an IR pen, but it just won’t work. I can get it paired, and when I click with the pen to calibrate it the green checks go on, but the mouse does not follow the pen, nor does it click in the right place. The mouse cursor is always in the top left corner, and only moves in random, drastic movements when I try to move around the pen. I have a brand new Macbook running 10.6. 4, and I am wondering whether or not that might be a problem. I would really love to get this to work because we cannot afford Smartboards at our school, and I would love to bring this technology to the school so everyone could have the chance to have an interactive board. Please help with any ideas or solutions you may have heard of!
Thanks
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can i control it from a distance wwith a laser too?
That could be possible under some conditions, please see this previous post.
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Hi,
[…] and when I click with the pen to calibrate it the green checks go on, but the mouse does not follow the pen, […] is always in the top left corner, and only moves in random, drastic movements when I try to move around the pen.
I’d guess from your description that there are other sources of infrared light interfering (like sunlight or light bulbs). You could easily check that by using the IR Camera Monitor. Are there visible dots even when your IR pen isn’t turned on?
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Paris94 on Wiimote Whiteboard
Could you please tell me where can i download the software for desktop?
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Uwe on Wiimote Whiteboard in reply to Paris94
I don’t know what you mean, the download links are at the top of this page.
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The Bogangle on Wiimote Whiteboard
it doesnt work ive got the mac version. im trying to make my laptop a tablet thing and the wiimote doesnt sense the pen i made. very occasionally when i put the pen right in front of the wiimote it will sense it PLEASE HELP ME !!!!!!!
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Fernando Barbosa on Wiimote Whiteboard
Hi Uwe
I am a 52 yo biology teacher and I have been testing your wiimmote white board software in my classroom. It works fine, but I can t write with precision. Could this be improved? (I found there is a diference for better in Smoothboard concerning this aspect…do you agree?). Another question: is it possible that even if the wiimote is in a fixed position after some time (1 hour) it decalibrates? It seems to me that it hapenned, but I am not sure. Best regards
Fernando Barbosa
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Hi,
[…] the wiimote doesnt sense the pen i made. very occasionally when i put the pen right in front of the wiimote it will sense it […]
the infrared LED in your pen might not be strong enough. Did you buy the pen or make it yourself? All things related to IR pens are best discussed at this wiimoteproject.com forum.
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