1:04 pm Smartboards
What we think of as a smartboard is simply a surface that tracks a writing tool. Traditional smartboard surfaces can easily cost $1,000+. What if you could track a writing tool for $50?
Check out the video posted right here.
The phenomenal Johnny Chung posted all the software he wrote along with detailed instructions on how he built his “Low-Cost Multi-Touch Interactive Whiteboard” right here. How awesome is that? He also posted information and videos on his two other Wii projects: head and finger tracking.
The SJA Math Department has committed to building two Wii smartboard system. Five students are currently researching exactly what they’ll need to order in order to put the units together. The goal is to have two of these boards setup by the end of next week.
His ideas are wonderful. The way he went about sharing his work is even better. Make sure you check out this NYTimes article.
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[...] STJA students working on the project, I went head and ordered enough equipment to construct two Wii remote multi-touch whiteboards. [...]
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