Infrared Pens

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Infrared Pens

Due to the incredible success of our pens we have been working flat out to meet your orders, however we have run out of stock recently - this will be rectified shortly...want to know more read here

9 April - Nib Switch Board Marker (AAA)

Now available with nib pressure switch - press on the board and it turns on, lift it off the board and it turns off. Simple idea for easier writing.

2 March - Board Marker powered by AAA now on Sale

Our newest addition to the infrared pen market is a retrofitted board marker with manual switch. Powered by an AAA battery this pen is suitable for classroom situations.

4 February - GREEN has arrived

A new colour has joined the range, in addition to orange, blue and black you can now opt for green.

21 December - the DJewel is now available!

Our newest addition the DJewel - with BOTH nib and manual switches to allow for dual use on and off of a surface, the infrared pen is available in the UK or for delivery worldwide.

 

Both manual and nib switch versions are now available, in 4 colours (Black, Orange, Green and Blue):

 

The infrared pen when used with a wiimote, bluetooth connectivity and the free software from Boon Jin enables many surfaces to become interactive. For a total of less than £50 you can have an interactive whiteboard.

The nib switch version of the infrared pen allows you to write on a surface using a normal writing style whilst the manual switch infrared pen allows you to interact with surfaces without making contact - useful for screens where scratching might otherwise occur.

See the video of our nib switch version in action on YouTube. - have a look at the quality of the writing below (YouTube compression doesn't do it any favours! - and I guess my handwriting could be better*

*my mum's comment

Interactive Whiteboards

In 2003 I installed an interactive whiteboard in my classroom and what a difference did it make to my teaching. Instead of endless worksheets and explanations in what felt like 20 different languages I was demonstrating...and then I was watching as they planned and took over.

Two years ago the college installed whiteboards in every classroom and at >£1000 per board and £50 per pen it was quite an investment. So when I saw Johnny Chung Lee's video on making an interactive whiteboard for $50 I was interested! A bit of research and practice (and moaning from my nieces as I nicked the wiimote - temporarily) I found that it is more than just a theoretical possibility. The hardest part was getting the infrared pen (I started off using my TV remote but that just led to more moaning, especially during X-Factor)

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Obviously there is the infrared pen. This was a stumbling block for me but with the assistance of our technical Don we have an infrared pen that works with the wiimote and although looks a little wierd isn't too bad, and is, in our opinion, better than most.

The next problem is the bluetooth connectivity, not all bluetooth adapters - or their software - allow connection to the wiimote so I tracked down a supplier whose dongle and software I have tested.

The wiimote itself. Thanks to Nintendo's mass production this nifty bit of kit has all of the technical wizardry to allow for an interactive experience at a fraction of the traditional whiteboards cost. It also means you can move easily from one room/building/country to another without a truck to carry the whiteboard itself.

The software, smoothboard and .NET framework, both freely downloadable from their respective sites are offered on a USB flash drive for convenience.

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