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Author: Boonjin
Websites:

• Boonjin.com
  
• Smoothboard.net
  
• Smoothboard Wiki
  

[benpaddlejones]

Once this is done, I will need help on rearranging the user interface (minor changes) to be more intuitive and adding simple understandable instructions within the user interface.
Lastly, we will need to create user guides for teachers and also detailed instructions.
Thanks!

I can def help with this!

Benpaddlejones

[boonjin]

Once this is done, I will need help on rearranging the user interface (minor changes) to be more intuitive and adding simple understandable instructions within the user interface.
Lastly, we will need to create user guides for teachers and also detailed instructions.
Thanks!

I can def help with this!

Benpaddlejones

Great!
When will your classes at school resume?
We can try to prepare a timeline for our Wiimote Smooth Board.

[benpaddlejones]

Boonjin
Back at school tomorrow, but I tend to treat time flexible so can fit most things in.

I'd be keen to have manual 100% together and edited within two weeks of the application being ready for Beta release.

I think best to start on the manual when the GUI is in the final refining stage. Otherwise we will be constantly rewriting with every change.

I think either a HTML or PDF manual is best.

Benpaddlejones 

[benpaddlejones]

I have successfully made an option to convert your cursor into a laser pointer (drawn by myself). However, I can't seem to convert it back to the original default cursor. As a temporary solution, you can choose any of the cursors that are stored in a subdirectory (\cursors). I have included Vista, XP cursors but it might not be accurate as I have edited them myself (could not find the original files). There is a large laser pointer and an ordinary laser pointer.

Any of these help:
http://www.thebitguru.com/articles/14-Programmatically%20Changing%20Windows%20Mouse%20Cursors
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q160041/
http://www.syncfusion.com/faq/windowsforms/faq_c99c.aspx

Benpaddlejones

[boonjin]

I have successfully made an option to convert your cursor into a laser pointer (drawn by myself). However, I can't seem to convert it back to the original default cursor. As a temporary solution, you can choose any of the cursors that are stored in a subdirectory (\cursors). I have included Vista, XP cursors but it might not be accurate as I have edited them myself (could not find the original files). There is a large laser pointer and an ordinary laser pointer.

Any of these help:
http://www.thebitguru.com/articles/14-Programmatically%20Changing%20Windows%20Mouse%20Cursors
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q160041/
http://www.syncfusion.com/faq/windowsforms/faq_c99c.aspx

Benpaddlejones

I am currently using the MSDN's solution which I have converted to C# .Net. Currently, it captures the wait cursor instead of the default cursor. Will try it out again later as I am getting bored with this cursor thing.


Will also try out the registry method.

Thanks!


Below is a drawing in Paint using an IR pen and a Presenter Wiimote simultaneously

[UndCon]

Artistic! - I think there is room for that kind of art around here

[benpaddlejones]

Boonjin

Will try it out again later as I am getting bored with this cursor thing.

I wouldn't waste too much time on it either. The other issues are way more important for the overall functionality, this is just a bonus

Benpaddlejones

[dgga]

Hi,
I was wondering if a full complete version of the software is out yet.  if not, I'm looking forward to it and please tell me if it has come out!  btw, it looks pretty cool!

Thanks

[boonjin]

Hi,
I was wondering if a full complete version of the software is out yet.  if not, I'm looking forward to it and please tell me if it has come out!  btw, it looks pretty cool!

Thanks

Hi,
I am still doing some fine tuning to this 'ultimate' Wiimote Smooth Board.
If everything goes well, I will release it within the next few days. However, this time I might not prepare in depth documentations compared to previously. This is just to allow some testing in the actual environment first.
Then, I will need all the help to prepare end-user documentations.
Once that is completed, the Wiimote Smooth Board 1.0 will be released.

I will keep everyone updated.

[boonjin]

I have just released the latest version, Wiimote Smoothboard 0.3.5
The several differences with the Wiimote Smooth Board 0.2 is the inclusion of the Wiimote Presenter 0.2 (I take no credit from Jason Smith's hardwork), Cursor Control Toolbar and simplified settings file switching mechanism.

For the Presenter Mode, I have added Cursor Smoothing and laser pointer cursors (Warning! This will replace your cursor. Therefore, I have included several cursors in the Cursors folder).

As I have found that to enter the Key Codes for the Wiimote Presenter is cumbersome, I have added a section where the codes will be automatically generated. On the combo box field, you can select from the drop down list or just press the keyboard button. Most keyboard keys will be detected accurately.
For example, if you want to add a copy key combination of , CTRL + C, you just have to press the CONTROL key on the first field. Then focus the next field and press the C key. Next, just choose which button you want to assign this code to and press enter.
Similarly, the Outside Screen Toggles tab will also feature this new improvement.

Details at the first post: http://www.wiimoteproject.com/wiimote-whiteboard/wiimote-smooth-board-0-1-beta/msg4470/#msg4470
and at my website: http://www.boonjin.com/wp/2008/07/22/wiimote-smoothboard-35

We truly need your feedback for this version.
Thanks!

[dice]

Very Nice!

Your doing some really great work, keep it up.  now if only it was for Mac's

Keep it up!
Dice

[benpaddlejones]

Brilliant!!!

Boonjin
Some really cool programming, love the presenter integration. Can the switch between cursor & Laser pointer be done as a Wiimote keyboard press?

What changes can you perceive with the GUI?

Benpaddlejones

[boonjin]

Brilliant!!!

Boonjin
Some really cool programming, love the presenter integration. Can the switch between cursor & Laser pointer be done as a Wiimote keyboard press?

What changes can you perceive with the GUI?

Benpaddlejones

Does the cursor function works well for you?
I will maybe make new WP key codes to do this.

Is the GUI's arrangement/text is self explanatory or is not intuitive enough at the moment?
If you have any suggestions on rearrangements/text replacements, please tell me.

Thanks!
I think I will make a web survey so that people can give a quick feedback.

Update: I have created a Software Evaluation Survey that can be found here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1CImYo18SKEDrq0nn_2bsV2A_3d_3d

Please provide your feedback regarding the functionality of the Wiimote Smoothboard. Your responses are greatly appreciated.
With your valuable feedback, the Wiimote Smoothboard will be able to be improved tremendously and ready to be released to everyone.


Boon Jin

[benpaddlejones]

Boonjin
Cursor function and options are fantastic.

Laser Pointer:
   Thinking list to selecting to "Default Cursor"
   Then add key strokes options in presenter to change to:
      * Small Red Laser Dot
      * Large Red Laser Dot
      * Medium Red Arrow
      * Large Red Arrow
   Then when allocated button is pressed and for duration held cursor changes to selection
   and returns to selected default on press release.

Gui:
Confusion between option for 'Partiatial Screen' in 'Cursor Control' Tab and 'Partiatial Screen' Tab. I think this need to be together in with the 'Partial Screen' tab.

I will play more over next few days, looking specifically for ease of use in the GUI.

Small Bug:
Steps:
   1. Started in Whiteboard only mode, calibrated, ect fine
   2. Switched to'Presenter Only Mode'
   3. Closed
   4. Re-opened
   5. At calibaration screen instead of the 4 calibration point being about 1cm from edge of screen they were closely grouped towards the middle, just outside your logo.
   6. Calibrated fine, full screen cursor control but terrible accuracy
   7. Tried restarting (inc whole system) - no fix
   8. Reloaded all files from *.zip - no fix
   9. Deleted 'Calibration.dat' - FIXED
Not sure why, but a calibration data seemed to lock something.

Otherwise:


Benpaddlejones
p.s. Left a message for you at http://www.wiimoteproject.com/ir-pens/ir-pen-gallery/

[boonjin]

Laser Pointer:
   Thinking list to selecting to "Default Cursor"
   Then add key strokes options in presenter to change to:
      * Small Red Laser Dot
      * Large Red Laser Dot
      * Medium Red Arrow
      * Large Red Arrow
   Then when allocated button is pressed and for duration held cursor changes to selection
   and returns to selected default on press release.

I will try to look into this.
That's a great idea! It will be like using an actual laser pointer.

Gui:
Confusion between option for 'Partiatial Screen' in 'Cursor Control' Tab and 'Partiatial Screen' Tab. I think this need to be together in with the 'Partial Screen' tab.

Actually, the Limit Cursor in Screen area, ignores IR sources outside of the selected screen area. If used for partial screen area, this will limit the cursor within the confined area. If used in full screen, this will ignore the IR sources that is found outside the screen (can be used for ignoring ir source used in Presenter Mode). Therefore, there seems to be no suitable place to place this option. Maybe split into two different options?

Small Bug:
Steps:
   1. Started in Whiteboard only mode, calibrated, ect fine
   2. Switched to'Presenter Only Mode'
   3. Closed
   4. Re-opened
   5. At calibaration screen instead of the 4 calibration point being about 1cm from edge of screen they were closely grouped towards the middle, just outside your logo.
   6. Calibrated fine, full screen cursor control but terrible accuracy
   7. Tried restarting (inc whole system) - no fix
   8. Reloaded all files from *.zip - no fix
   9. Deleted 'Calibration.dat' - FIXED
Not sure why, but a calibration data seemed to lock something.

Thanks for the detailed step-by-step account of the bug. Previously I had some problems with the starting up Presenter Mode and have corrected the issue. Looks like the Presenter Mode and the calibration.dat are causing the application to go haywire again.
Does this problem persist if you repeat the steps?

Thanks!