Wiimote Whiteboard

Wiimote Whiteboard is a surprising application for Mac, capable of converting any surface (wall, table, or even floor) into a virtual interactive whiteboard. It does this through the use of a Wiimote (the Nintendo Wii console controller) and an infrared pen.

Within the Wiimote is a camera that captures infrared light produced by an external device. You should set the controller up in a position that enables its camera to capture everything happening on the 'whiteboard' surface without interference.

The main problem with Wiimote Whiteboard is actually getting your hands on an infrared pen. The application's website will tell you how to make one yourself, or you can find them for sale on the Internet.

Once you've decided where you want to create your screen, you need to calibrate the device. You also need to indicate if you want the Wiimote Whiteboard to simulate just the movement of the mouse, or the clicks, too. It's even possible to use more than one Wiimote at the same time to achieve better results.

Check out the Wiimote Whiteboard webpage for more information on how to use this program.