Step 4: Smoothboard – Calibration and Use
With the Wiimote wirelessly connected to the PC, double-click on the Smoothboard icon to launch the application.
Presenter Mode
Use Presenter mode while carrying the Wii Remote in your hand around the classroom. The buttons can be assigned to act as keyboard or mouse entries. Customized settings can be saved, such as the “WWP101 Default”, used for simultaneously controlling both PowerPoint and Windows Media Player (which is ideal for assemblies and pageants).
Further details: Presenter Overview
Whiteboard Mode
Select “Whiteboard” mode in the Smoothboard application. Position the Wii Remote a large distance from the screen (at the distance of the projector or further) and point it at the screen image. Then press the “Quick Calibration” button, or press the "A" on the Wii remote.
With the IR pen, point to each of the four targets, activating the IR pen about ½" from screen, being sure the Wiimote camera can see the place at which you’re pointing (to track the invisible beam of light).
Use the grey and white calibration assistant to aid in orienting the Wiimote. You can now move the Wiimote progressively closer to the screen, recalibrating and optimizing the "Tracking Utilization", trying to obtain above 50%.
With the Smoothboard software calibrated, the pen acts like the left click of a mouse. Right-click can be obtained with the floating toolbar, or with outside screen toggles (areas just outside the projected image (in the “grey area” which are assigned to customized key-presses).
Further details: Whiteboard Overview
Proceed to: Step 5: Shut-down Procedures
