Difference between revisions of "PDA magic window"
From Makers Local 256
(→Outline) |
(→Outline: made lists of the client tests and their outcome.) |
||
| Line 6: | Line 6: | ||
# Install tightvnc server on host pcs, or something more secure. (DONE) | # Install tightvnc server on host pcs, or something more secure. (DONE) | ||
# Use pocket vnc and bluetooth mouse to handle the project. (Attempting to find a remote client that allows for screen scrolling...) | # Use pocket vnc and bluetooth mouse to handle the project. (Attempting to find a remote client that allows for screen scrolling...) | ||
| + | ## PocketVNC: no screen scrolling, you have to drag scroll bars. no encryption. | ||
| + | ## PocketPC terminal services client: no screen scrolling, you have to drag scroll bars. no encryption. | ||
| + | ## Pebbles: neat and has other applications just not this one. | ||
| + | ## Mocha Remote Client: best out of them but I still have to hold down the left mouse button to move the screen around. Pen input works. Only does 800x600, but does have encryption. | ||
Revision as of 20:54, 13 November 2006
Overview
Using a PDA as an auxiliary display for a computer/laptop[1] but taking a step further than that. By combining the guts of a wireless optical mouse or something similar to change what is being viewed on the auxiliary display in relation to movements made over a surface. The PDA would still retain it's input capabilty of the touch screen and possibly buttons but on a remote display. Ideally you would use this device to connect remotely back to your pc/laptop and use any available surface area(wall, desk, etc.). Essentially we're making a wireless optical mouse with a touch screen and remote desktop display/input capability.
Outline
- Obtain a Think Outside Bluetooth Stowaway Travel Mouse[2], as it is the only bluetooth mouse that works with pocket pcs. (DONE)
- Install tightvnc server on host pcs, or something more secure. (DONE)
- Use pocket vnc and bluetooth mouse to handle the project. (Attempting to find a remote client that allows for screen scrolling...)
- PocketVNC: no screen scrolling, you have to drag scroll bars. no encryption.
- PocketPC terminal services client: no screen scrolling, you have to drag scroll bars. no encryption.
- Pebbles: neat and has other applications just not this one.
- Mocha Remote Client: best out of them but I still have to hold down the left mouse button to move the screen around. Pen input works. Only does 800x600, but does have encryption.
