Hi,
Check out this rather long post to overcome remote syncing.
http://www.wiimoteproject.com/project-ideas/syncing-with-a-permanently-mounted-wiimote/msg9575/#msg9575I also have developed a way of connecting 3 volt door chimes to the wiimote so that both the wiimote and doorchime are powered by a single 3 volt AC adapter. You can now turn the wiimote into discovery mode with a simple press of the remote button from anywhere in the room. Costs $11 and about half an hour of modifying and simple soldering.
The fishing line is by far the simplist and the cheapest option though.
I have also developed another way to remotely put the wiimote into discovery mode. Much simpler than hooking up the wireless doorchime, much cheaper and will require no battery changes ever. It's along the same line as the fishing line concept but is electric. As soon as I meet with the Uni on the 3rd November and demonstrate, I'll post the procedures for both these concepts.
All my wiimote setups are remotely accessed. This is the only way to go especially if you want teachers to take this cheaper alternative seriously. The best thing, it still only adds a couple of extra dollars to the whole set up.
I'll keep you posted.
Cheers,
Joe.