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Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by Tom

2012-05-15T16:48:32Z

Hello there,
I’m facing a problem using the java version of the software on my PC running Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
The first time I tried to run WiimoteWhiteboard it wanted me to get bluecove. After I downloaded bluecove-2.1.1-SNAPSHOT.jar and placed it in C:\Program Files\java\jre7\lib\ext\ I tried again and it put out that winsock is not supported. After some google research I found that I had to have a WIDCOMM bluetooth stack installed to make it work. So I downloaded the installer from http://www.broadcom.com/support/bluetooth/update.php and let it install the WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software. Everything went fine and I tried again but it still tells me that winsock is not supported.
I don’t know anything about java programming and everything I wanted to do is using my Wiimote for a pen-based touchscreen.
So is anybody able to help me with my problem?

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by Kendra

2012-05-14T03:31:14Z

I’m getting the same message that Michael got. I’m on a MacBook running OS 10.5.8, and I just purchased a brand new Wii Remote Plus. I’m using the Mac-specific WiimoteWhiteboard (also tried the Java version with similar results).

In general the computer doesn’t acknowledge the connection attempts with the Wiimote. However, after *Many* attempts, I eventually got something that said

FINE 15:16:14 WiiRemoteJ: Found Nintendo RVL-CNT-01-TR (2C10C1B67AA2)
FINE 15:16:14 WiiRemoteJ: Nintendo RVL-CNT-01-TR is NOT a known device.

Any help here would be much appreciated.

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by Naved

2012-05-06T03:29:20Z

Hi All, Please tell me first thing, When wiimote connect to the PC what blue lights of Remote behaves like? In my project after connected to the PC, it keeps blinking, but Whiteboard software says there is no Wiimote connected. how to proceed further?
Thanks

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by jimandy

2012-05-02T21:23:18Z

One thing that seems confusing in this thread is that we seem to have two different products involved. First, the original software from UweSchmid and then this software from Rishi. Might help to mention which one a post is talking about.

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by Dusty

2012-05-01T16:15:44Z

Hello,

I have windows 7 and am having connectivity issues. My wii remote shows up under my compuer devices as connected. Upon starting your software, it just keeps ’searching’ and never locates my remote. Any suggestions would be helpful, I would like to use this for a business presentation tomorrow am.

Thank you,
Dusty

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by Michael

2012-04-20T13:19:44Z

Hi,

I am a little bit confused, browsing through all the postings and on google.

I have a MacBook Pro i7 running OS X 10.7.3.
Also I have a Wii Remote that iI shortly can pair without a pin and that is shown in the Bluetooth Menu as Nintendo RVL-CNT-01-RT.

When I start Wiimote I press 1 and 2 and it do not connect. In the log it keeps showing me:
FINE 15:16:14 WiiRemoteJ: Found Nintendo RVL-CNT-01-TR (2C10C1B67AA2)
FINE 15:16:14 WiiRemoteJ: Nintendo RVL-CNT-01-TR is NOT a known device.

Any Ideas what could cause this. I had to replace my machine and also my remote. So maybe it does not really work. Because the Remote is to new. I am a little bit confused since it worked well on my old box.

Anyone that can point me into the correct direction on the web?

Advance Thanks.

Bye
Michael

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by eduardo

2012-04-02T23:57:33Z

Sorry the name of the library is WiiRemoteJ, anyone who could help me find it or maybe send it to my e-mail gran_ed@hotmail.com, i’ll appreciate it

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by eduardo

2012-04-02T23:50:34Z

hi, im trying to adapt the WiiMoteJ library to my project, but i can’t find the source code, and unfortunatly the oficial page is down. do you have the source code of WiimoteJ library? or maybe you know a page where i can downloaded. thanks for your time:)

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by Rishi

2012-04-01T13:59:55Z

Also we have now added the cross-hairs to the calibration scree.You can go here and download para-iwb -> http://paratechies.weebly.com/downloads.html

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by Rishi

2012-04-01T13:56:03Z

Hello ma’am
I think you are having problems with your Bluetooth drivers.The software requires WIDCOMM.It will not run on Microsoft’s default Bluetooth stack.Here’s what you need to do-
1.)Download “Widcomm 5.0.1.801 bluetooth drivers” for windows xp, just download it and install it.Here’s the link ->http://www.filecrop.com/Widcomm-5.0.1.801-bluetooth-drivers.html. If still it doesnt work then..
2.) Go to “c:/windows/inf” folder select “bth.PNF” and “bth.inf OR bth” file and rename it as “bth.PNF.old” and “bth.inf.old OR bth.old”.
3.)restart ur pc.
4.) Again install “Widcomm 5.0.1.801 bluetooth drivers” .
This should make the software run on MS Win XP and MS WIN 7.
We have not tested it on Mac so at this pint of time i cannot comment on that.Please see if the above instruction work.And if still it doesn’t the we may have to improve our project a lot.

Thank you for replying.

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by Sam Pennington

2012-04-01T11:44:46Z

HI Rishi,

Have tried your software on 3 computers.
Desktop running winxp
Mac Running OS10.4.11
Laptop running Windows 7.

It’s not connecting to any of them. Also I don’t see any cross hairs on the calibration page. They are in your screen captures on your website.

I have another Mac I can try it on running Snow Leopard. When I get a chance I’ll give it a try. I like your project. I ran a project with an Information Systems class a few years ago on wiimote. I would have loved to do something like what your doing with a Software design class. One of my students did a project on Webcam whiteboard and that was good also. I think the wiimote is better.

Any ideas on how to get your software working so I can test it further.

Regards

Samantha Pennington

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by Rishi

2012-03-29T11:13:15Z

Hello Samantha ma’am
Thank you for the feedback.I think the software is giving some problems on Mac.It may not run under Mac OS.But still I appreciate the fact that you tested the software and replied with your review.

Thank you.

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by Samantha Pennington

2012-03-29T09:18:26Z

Hi Rishi,
I am unable to get the wiimote to work on the Windows 7 laptop. It is heavily locked down. I can’t get the wiimote to stop flashing. Your software does run ont he machine. Usually once the wii is connected to the computer via bluetooth it stops flashing. Regarding the software it would be great if you could add the callibration cross hairs so you know where to click on the screen. Also I guess it should automatically escape back to the normal screen without having to press the ESC key. I have an older Mac laptop, I’ll run your software on their and see how it all goes.

Sam Pennington (MEd Computing Ed)
Ryde Secondary College

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by Rishi

2012-03-28T23:27:04Z

Hi Jimandy.
I will definitely test it on Mac OS and will get back to you soon.If it is giving a problem here as well then me and my team shall work on the bug and soon release version 2 of the software.
Thank you for replying and showing interest.

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by jimandy

2012-03-28T19:10:44Z

Hi Rishi. I am interested in testing your app on a MacBookPro. Although you have developed and tested it on Windows, please understand that there is a growing number of Mac users, particularly in the middle and high schools in my area.
I assumed since it is written in Java it should run under Java on any OS but I have encountered a problem even to launch it. If you (or any Mac user) has a suggestion on the steps involved in launching this binary please respond.

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by Rishi

2012-03-27T11:07:12Z

Hello Samantha ma’am

Please do reply once you have tested it and share any problems that you come across while doing so.Hope it will work the way you expected, even if it doesn’t give your feedback so that the project can improve.

Thank you.

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by Samantha Pennington

2012-03-27T10:19:02Z

Hi Rishi,

I am a computer teacher in Australia, I am happy to test your program I have connected and the wiimote to my windows 7 laptop. Staff issue laptop to all New South Wales schools. I have downloaded your software and it runs. Not sure what else I need to do. The light is continually flashing on the wiimote. I’ve left my pen at school but once I’m connected I will test it with a data prjector.

I use uwe’s software on my Mac without any trouble but am unable to use it on this windows 7 pc. Mainly because it so locked down. You can’t run .exe files on it but you can run jar files. If I test your software and it works you may have given me a solution to get the wiimote working on this laptop.

Samantha Pennington M Ed (Computer Eduction)
Ryde Secondary College
Sydney Australia

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by Rishi

2012-03-27T03:41:36Z

Hey, also i forgot to tell one thing.After doing the calibration press esc button to exit the calibration screen.We haven’t yet added the cross-hair to aim at during calibration but it works without them.So after lighting up the led on the 4 corners, just press esc and you will have your flat screen working as a touch screen.Please reply with your feedbacks.
Thank you.

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by Jean

2012-03-20T16:26:50Z

I will test this, i use a generic pen (white product). On camera i see a pinpoint of lighting , i’m not sure how bright it must be.

Comment on Wiimote Whiteboard by jimandy

2012-03-20T16:19:41Z

What kind of light pen are you using? You can test the light pen with most digital cameras that can see infrared. Turn all lights out and have someone wave the pen around near your target screen or wall while you observe image from the camera. The camera should show a bright pin point of light without flicker. Any stray reflections might show up as well.