Wednesday, October 12, 2011

MetaMouse: use your android phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard


MetaMouse allows you to use your android phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard. For a demonstration, check out the video. The listener for your computer is available here: http://luminiferousether.squarespace.com/metamouse-listener/

Setup:
  • 1. Make sure both Android device and computer are connected to the same local network, i.e. wireless network.
  • 2. Download the java executable linked above to your computer.
  • 3. Run said jar file. Give it internet access when prompted.
  • 4. This should produce an icon in your system tray. Double click it.
  • 5. Open MetaMouse Android app. Select either 'Connect to Computer' or 'Connect Manually.'
  • 6a. If you selected 'Connect to Computer,' it should open ZXing. Use this to capture the QR code on your computer's screen.
    6b. If you selected 'Connect Manually,' type your computer's local IP address into the text input field. This should be right below the QR code on your screen.
  • 7. Select 'Mouse' from the menu.


MetaMouse Demonstration: