The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides more than $100 billion for education and education programs. The goal of the ARRA 2009 is to improve student achievement through school improvement and reform. The eBeam is the perfect candidate for these funds because of its affordable cost and flexible integration. The eBeam can qualify for the stimulus funds in everything from school modernization to teacher assessment. For more information on the types of funds available and their timelines, visit Luidia’s website.
Can’t connect through Bluetooth?
Posted October 15th, 2009 by melissa
If you are using the Mac version of Interact 1.3.1 or 1.3.2 and are having difficulties connecting through Bluetooth, you may need to revert to the prior version of Interact 1.2. Apple recently released a Bluetooth update that is causing interference with the Bluetooth connection in the latest eBeam software. Luidia is working on a fix that should be available next month. In the meantime, you can connect via Bluetooth with an older version of the software or if you want to continue using the latest software (Interact 1.3.2), connect your eBeam directly to your computer with the USB cable. First you must perform a clean uninstall of any eBeam software on your Mac.
1.) Remove all currently installed eBeam software including the eBeam Interact and eBeam Capture software. Remove the icons from your dock as well.
2.) Delete any efi, ebeam, and luidia entries in the plist in your user account under the Library/Preferences folder.
3.) Logoff of your user account and logon in the main administrative account. Under your hard drive, go to System/Library/Extensions folder and delete the USBeBeam.kext file.
4.) Delete all the eBeam Capture/ eBeam Interact/ Install eBeam Capture/ Install eBeam Interact entries found in the hard drive under the Library/Receipts folder.
5.) Empty the Trash folder after removing the files and reboot your Mac.
If you want to connect using Bluetooth, download the Interact 1.2 software here. This is an older release so it should detect the BT connection without any problems.
If you want to use the latest software and connect through USB, download the Interact 1.3.2 software here.
After installing the software, you will need to repair your eBeam with the Bluetooth.
Keynote Toolbar
Posted October 6th, 2009 by melissa
Along with the PowerPoint toolbar, the Interact 1.3.1 software for Mac has an integrated Keynote toolbar. During a Keynote presentation, the eBeam toolbar (shaped as a wheel) allows you to annotate over your Keynote slides and save your annotations to Scrapbook. Before opening a Keynote presentation with eBeam Interact, you must first set a few Keynote preferences.
From within Keynote, select Preferences from the Keynote menu. From the General Preferences dialog box, select Slideshow. Set the following two preferences:
- If available, select Allow Exposé, Dashboard and others to use screen.
- Select show pointer when the mouse moves.
You are now ready to begin using your Keynote Toolbar with eBeam!
Same Stylus, New Low Price
Posted September 30th, 2009 by melissa
Luidia just lowered their price on the eBeam Projection Stylus Replacement. The eBeam Projection uses a gray digital stylus to turn any standard whiteboard into an interactive space. 
The stylus, also known as the projection pen, has 2 buttons, a replaceable tip, and requires 1 AA battery. You can now purchase a new stylus for only a third of the price at $44.99 instead of the former $134.95. Teachers who need to replace their pen or keep an additional stylus on hand can now take advantage of the new low price. The eBeam Projection Stylus Replacement comes with 1 interactive stylus and 2 spare replaceable nibs. Battery not included.
There’s also good news for eBeam Edge users. The brand new eBeam Edge stylus shares the same low price for a replacement at only $44.99. The Edge Stylus Replacement comes with 1 replacement stylus, 4 spare replaceable nibs and 1 AAA battery.
Firmware Update
Posted September 22nd, 2009 by melissa
For all existing eBeam Edge users, you can now use the whiteboard feature as well as the projection feature. To do so, you must first update your eBeam Edge receiver with the latest firmware version 6.00.5. To update your firmware, click here. The Edge receiver must be connected to your computer via USB cable to update the firmware. The firmware must be updated before you can use your dry-erase marker sleeves with the Capture software. All Edge units purchased after September 2009 will ship with the latest firmware.
The Edge
Posted September 8th, 2009 by melissa
This summer, Luidia the manufacturer of eBeam, launched the new eBeam Edge which is the world’s smallest interactive whiteboard solution. Weighing less than 4 oz., the eBeam Edge can be placed on any “edge” of the board (the left edge works the best). The new sleek design of the eBeam is very impressive and since the new receiver is white, it virtually blends right into the whiteboard. The new hardware and firmware has been upgraded to allow for no lag time between pen and pixel. There is a new calibration button built-in to the eBeam receiver. Teachers can instantly pull up the calibration screen with just a touch of the button without having to use the eBeam toolbar. The Edge brags the largest active area in the market with a 5′ x 9′ projected image (123″ diagonal).
The Edge has integrated receiver magnets which allow the user to pop the eBeam on and off of a magnetic board as needed. If you are using a non-magnetic whiteboard, the included stainless steel mounting plates with 3M double sided sticky tape allow for a secure attachment of the eBeam to the dry-erase surface. The eBeam Edge comes with a new projection stylus! The new stylus is a slimmer design that is more ergonomic for the every-day eBeam user. It still has 3 buttons: left click, right click and eBeam toolbar access. The tip of the new stylus is more pointed than the rounded tip of the eBeam System 3. The Edge Stylus uses 1 AAA battery while the System 3 stylus uses 1 AA battery. While the overall package price of the Edge is higher than the System 3, you’ll be glad to know the replacement price of the new stylus is $44.95 as compared to the $134.95 of the System 3.
The Edge works with the new Interact 2.2.2 and Capture 2.2.2 software for PC and works with the Interact 1.3.1 for Mac. The Capture feature for Mac will be coming soon for the Edge! The Edge is available in USB only; a Bluetooth version will be available closer to the end of the year.
System 3 Still Uses Interact 2.2
Posted July 31st, 2009 by melissa
Earlier this week we announced the new Interact 2.2.1 software for Windows was available for eBeam Projection users. If you are using the new eBeam Edge, also know as System 5, go ahead and download the new Interact 2.2.1. For all eBeam System 3 users, who use the boomerang on the corner of your whiteboard, stick with the Interact 2.2 for now. There is a compatibility issue with the Interact 2.2.1 and Capture 2.1 software for Windows. A software update for Capture is coming soon that will alleviate this issue. We’ll post when the upgrade is available.
PC Software Update – Interact 2.2.1
Posted July 29th, 2009 by melissa
For all PC users who love their eBeams, you will definitely love the updates available in the new Interact 2.2.1 software update. Besides a few enhanced capabilities in the software, the Interact 2.2.1 for eBeam Projection users is now integrated with 3 new eBeam products!
Luidia is now offering MyScript handwriting recognition software with all eBeam purchases in place of ritePen software. The MyScript software has better text editing capabilities and the interface is easier to use. When launching your Interact 2.2.1 software, you will notice the welcome screen is different as well. You now have 3 options to choose from: detect device, activate a software license or join meeting as a remote participant.
Interact 2.2.1 is now integrated with the eBeam Focus Document Camera, the eBeam Inscribe Wireless Tablet and supports the new eBeam Edge System. To download the new Interact 2.2.1 software for PC, go to Download Software
Summer Institute 2009
Posted July 13th, 2009 by melissa
Come see us at Summer Institute 2009 at East Hickman High School in Lyles, TN from July 14-16. Every year the Tennessee Educational Technology Association holds Summer Institute as a designated time for teachers and technology coordinators to come together and explore technology. Adams Business Center, Inc. will have a booth demonstrating our eBeam Projection System, eBeam Respond, Epson Powerlite 78 Projector, Wacom Graphire 6×8 BT Tablet, and 2 new products from Luidia. Making their debut at this year’s SI 2009, the eBeam Inscribe 200e Wireless Tablet and eBeam Focus 150 Document Camera will be sure to impress.
While you are at our booth, make sure to enter to win a FREE eBeam Projection USB! On Thursday the 16th, you can catch a breakout session from one of our eBeam representatives on The eBeam Interactive Classroom held in room 275 from 2:00-3:00. So make sure to come out to Hickman County this week – you won’t want to miss it!
Mac Software Update – Interact 1.2
Posted July 6th, 2009 by melissa
At the end of May, a software update for Mac was released for eBeam Projection users. The new Interact 1.2 for Mac OS X (10.3 or higher) has several features that Mac eBeam users have been asking for! Three of these new features include image based objects, an updated image gallery, and the PowerPoint/ Keynote Toolbar!
Every image that is imported into Scrapbook is now an image based object. Click once on your image with the pointer located on the Scrapbook Wheel and handles will appear allowing you to enlarge, minimize or rotate your image. When using the camera to capture an image or a selected area of an image from a website, the snapshot that is imported into Scrapbook is now able to be manipulated and positioned on the page as you desire.
Have you been utilizing your eBeam Image Gallery? In Scrapbook, click on the blue butterfly icon on the right hand side of the menu bar. The Image Gallery holds educational images to dress up your Scrapbook lessons. Download the latest release and you will notice your gallery has expanded! Some of these images include a Periodic Table, alphabet chart, U.S. currency and math tools.
The long-awaited PowerPoint Toolbar for Mac is here! Click on the PowerPoint icon located on the Desktop Toolbar, open an existing PowerPoint or Keynote presentation and begin annotating right on top of your presentation. Markings can be saved, emailed or shared. Tip: Make sure to choose “save as” when saving your annotated PowerPoint presentation so not as to erase your original. Interact 1.2 for Mac is integrated with Microsoft PowerPoint 2004 and 2008, as well as Keynote 2004 and 2008.
To download eBeam Interact 1.2 for Mac, go to Download Software