A.M (Abbreviated Messages) Installation Manual

Software

Flash

It creates all the software visuals visible to the audience. Everything done especially events have to set to mouse events.

Wiimote

The Wiimote is connected to the computer using Bluetooth. Make sure that the Bluetooth is available and it recognizes the Wiimonte. For computers without the bluetooth, Bluetooth dongles can be used.

WiimotePresenter

This is a plug-in that is needed for the computer to recognize any emitting infrared device. This always works after the Wiimote is surely connected, without the wiimote being connected then the plug-in won't work. When the plug-in is running there is a check box labeled "Enable IR" that needs to be checked. This option will enable all emitting infrared devices preferably one to act as a mouse.

Set Up

The whole set up is this way, an area of 2.5 by 3 meters is needed, the installation area is supposed to be dark with only one source of light being the candle. The distance between the candle on the pedestal should not be more than 5 meters as for the Bluetooth connection to be robust.

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Hardware

Wiimote

The Wiimote is needed of course and it should be a placed on top of the screen or any projection on the wall. It should be placed tilting 45 degrees facing the candle on the pedestal. It needs to be mounted on the wall for a more stable position. Make sure the wiimote is put upside down that is the buttons have to face downwards for the WiimotePresenter to interpret the x and y coordinates on flash application to respond accordingly.

Projection

Overhead proection can be used but back projection looks to be suitable because it does not hinder or produce lights that might confuse the wiimote infrared camera.

Screens.

I used screen an LCD monitor, it works fine too especially if there are no projectors. The bigger the screen the better. The Wiimote is to be then put on top on the screen, mounted, tilted at angle of 45 degrees.

Candles

There are placed on the pedestal and at a position which makes them visible to the mounted Wiimote. The candle is supposed to be used as a mouse.

The Redbox (hacked Keyboard)

This is used as a toggle button which toggles between pages on the screen/ or projection.

Sound

Speakers are hooked up, the subwoofer should be placed on the middle below the screen and other two speakers should be placed on the opposite sides to make the sound surround.

Run.

For the whole application to work, first the Wiimote is connected to the computer via Bluetooth then after following the steps of connection run the Wiimotepresenter application and it will show the life span of the wiimote battery and then check the box with a label "enable IR".

The Wiimote is then to be placed in its position then run the swf appication file.