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| − | Using a PDA as an auxiliary display for a computer/laptop[http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2005/07/how_to_make_a_w_1.html] 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.). | + | Using a PDA as an auxiliary display for a computer/laptop[http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2005/07/how_to_make_a_w_1.html] 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. |
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| + | ==Status== | ||
| + | <onlyinclude>{{{status|Researching}}}</onlyinclude> | ||
==Outline== | ==Outline== | ||
| − | # Obtain a | + | # Obtain a Think Outside Bluetooth Stowaway Travel Mouse[http://froogle.google.com/froogle?hl=en&q=Think%20Outside%20Bluetooth%20Stowaway%20Travel%20Mouse&btnG=Google+Search&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf], 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 auto scrolling...) |
| + | ## PocketVNC: no auto scrolling, you have to drag scroll bars. no encryption. | ||
| + | ## PocketPC terminal services client: no auto 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. | ||
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| + | ==Resources== | ||
| + | * [http://www.mperfect.net/cameraFlow/ cameraFlow] using a webcam as an optical mouse. | ||
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| + | [[Category:Hardware]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:13, 14 March 2009
Contents
[hide]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.
Status
Researching
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 auto scrolling...)
- PocketVNC: no auto scrolling, you have to drag scroll bars. no encryption.
- PocketPC terminal services client: no auto 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.
Resources
- cameraFlow using a webcam as an optical mouse.
