Challenge yourself for making IWB
There are many manufacturers on the market that provide huge variety of Interactive White Boards (IWBs). The IWBs are new technological devices that can be used in education or business conferences. Basically, an IWB is a device that can project an image on large surface. The image or technically speaking the display has a touch screen option, so the computer can be controlled by hand. The main advantage of the IWB is that audience can interact with the information on the board.
There are low cost IWBs on the market but despite that, not every consumer can afford it. The consumers that are very curious can find many low cost DIY tips or projects that allow making IWB on an extremely small budget. There is a group of projects that explains how to make an IWB using the remote control from Nintendo game system. This project is approximately $100 cost.
The parts you need to make an IWB are following: 2 WiiMote remote controls, infrared pen or wand, Bluetooth capable laptop or desktop computer and, of course, the WiiMote whiteboard software. All parts that are needed can be bought in local electronics shops or on the Internet. WiiMote whiteboard software is free to download. It is possible to download the product from the Internet. In case free software does not fit your needs, SmoothBoard software can be purchased for $30. This solution depends on individual needs.
There are many videos that explain IWB’s installation and usage procedures step by step. Every user that is familiar with computer can handle such a challenge. The main thing needed to finish WiiMote board challenge is not the money or technical background but self confidence. On the other hand it is fun to make and try DIY interactive white board. Maybe it is a little bit geek, but such projects give deeper knowledge about new technologies.
