Name: Free or cheap Wii Remote hacks
Uploaded: 2008-04-11T00:05:00Z
Duration: 5 min 20 s
Description: Building sophisticated educational tools out of cheap parts, Johnny Lee demos his cool Wii Remote hacks, which turn the $40 video game controller into a digital whiteboard, a touchscreen and a head-mounted 3-D viewer.

Building sophisticated educational tools out of cheap parts, Johnny Lee demos his cool Wii Remote hacks, which turn the $40 video game controller into a digital whiteboard, a touchscreen and a head-mounted 3-D viewer.

Free or cheap Wii Remote hacks

Access to innovative technology is often limited by high costs, making it unavailable to most of the world. By repurposing a $40 Wii Remote and a homemade infrared pen, schools and offices can create interactive whiteboards for a fraction of traditional costs. One project was downloaded over half a million times in just three months, spreading quickly through online video. Viral sharing enables rapid adoption and global participation in technological innovation.

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Johnny Lee: Free or cheap Wii Remote hacks