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Steel_Wind
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Bday? Yikes. The Big 4-Oh. *sigh*
As for the Dell 1100mp, the sale price has vanished from the Dell.com site. The Dell.ca site says it is on sale in Canada until April 7.
Told you these sale things don't last long...
As for the Dell 1100mp, the sale price has vanished from the Dell.com site. The Dell.ca site says it is on sale in Canada until April 7.
Told you these sale things don't last long...
I have a question related to throw distance and a straight celing mount.
How much does an extra 3 - 6 " matter, generally?
Specifically, should we take into account the depth (as in H x W x D) of the projector unit, or only for low ceilings?
Take for example the NEC LT170 which is a whopping 11" deep (an extreme example)
http://www.projectorcentral.com/NEC-LT170.htm
compared with the Sharp Notevision XR-1X purchased by SirJalore (4.8" D)
http://www.projectorcentral.com/Sharp_PG_Series-Notevision_XR-1X.htm
How much does an extra 3 - 6 " matter, generally?
Specifically, should we take into account the depth (as in H x W x D) of the projector unit, or only for low ceilings?
Take for example the NEC LT170 which is a whopping 11" deep (an extreme example)
http://www.projectorcentral.com/NEC-LT170.htm
compared with the Sharp Notevision XR-1X purchased by SirJalore (4.8" D)
http://www.projectorcentral.com/Sharp_PG_Series-Notevision_XR-1X.htm
Steel_Wind
Legend
Yes, at the distances we are discussing for throw distances and screen size, every inch matters.
So, yes, the depth of the unit matters and 3" and most definitely 6" of extra throw will impact on the image size. When I am talking throw distance, I mean from the front of the lens to the top of the table - not ceiling to table.
So, yes, the depth of the unit matters and 3" and most definitely 6" of extra throw will impact on the image size. When I am talking throw distance, I mean from the front of the lens to the top of the table - not ceiling to table.
Sieobahn
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My setup has been fully in place now for two sessions of Worlds Largest Dunegon, and one session with another DM in his home brew campaign setting, which happens to use the maps from Undermountain level 3.
The projector is a Sanyo PLC-XU41 that I picked up cheap. It has 1500 lumens and a 1024x768 resolution. It mounted it is 1700mm away from the board, which gives us an image 800x600mm.
I used strips of aluminium to create a cradle for the projector. They are just bent into shape and bolted together, with some foam padding. The stand is a lighting stand I bought on e-bay. It is easy to setup and pack away. The only problem is to get the maximum throw it is right against the ceiling so I can't use the ceiling fan.
For control I have two computers running Klooge Werks. The maps can be scanned in, it imports jpg files easily. For the Undermountain session I created the maps from the FR Atlas.
On the master (left hand laptop) I can see all of the map, and reveal areas as the characters explore.
The client program runs on my old laptop (Celeron400 with 128Mb ram) and is connected to the projector. I can move the map around, and zoom in or out as needed.
While exploring I leave it zoomed out, but when combat begins, I zoom in so the scale is correct for the minatures.
The projector is a Sanyo PLC-XU41 that I picked up cheap. It has 1500 lumens and a 1024x768 resolution. It mounted it is 1700mm away from the board, which gives us an image 800x600mm.
I used strips of aluminium to create a cradle for the projector. They are just bent into shape and bolted together, with some foam padding. The stand is a lighting stand I bought on e-bay. It is easy to setup and pack away. The only problem is to get the maximum throw it is right against the ceiling so I can't use the ceiling fan.
For control I have two computers running Klooge Werks. The maps can be scanned in, it imports jpg files easily. For the Undermountain session I created the maps from the FR Atlas.
On the master (left hand laptop) I can see all of the map, and reveal areas as the characters explore.
The client program runs on my old laptop (Celeron400 with 128Mb ram) and is connected to the projector. I can move the map around, and zoom in or out as needed.
While exploring I leave it zoomed out, but when combat begins, I zoom in so the scale is correct for the minatures.
Steel_Wind
Legend
Great cradle! And the light stand seems to work well enough.
Good size image. (Your scan on the WLD could use a wee more resolution mind you..)
Kloogeworks seems to work well for you. The 2nd computer is not that big an issue, especially if all one needed was an old Celeron PII300a. No shortage of those lurking in closets and garages of ENworlders I would guess.
Thanks very much for these pics. I hope you and your players are enjoying your projector.
Good size image. (Your scan on the WLD could use a wee more resolution mind you..)
Kloogeworks seems to work well for you. The 2nd computer is not that big an issue, especially if all one needed was an old Celeron PII300a. No shortage of those lurking in closets and garages of ENworlders I would guess.
Thanks very much for these pics. I hope you and your players are enjoying your projector.
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Sieobahn
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The WLD image is taken from a PDF file. I have worked out how to get a better quality image from it, but haven't bothered yet. It makes it harder for them to spot the area's where it has been editted to take out the secret doors. ![:]](http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/devious.png "Devious :]")
In the other campaign I have some great images taken from campaign cartographer, it works great for this sort of thing.
I previously used an old desktop pc for the projector, but the power supply failed and I haven't been able to replace it yet.
Thanks Steel_Wind, we are all enjoying the setup. It makes it a lot easier, and eliminates all the arguments about who is where when the traps and spells go off.
In the other campaign I have some great images taken from campaign cartographer, it works great for this sort of thing.
I previously used an old desktop pc for the projector, but the power supply failed and I haven't been able to replace it yet.
Thanks Steel_Wind, we are all enjoying the setup. It makes it a lot easier, and eliminates all the arguments about who is where when the traps and spells go off.
Steel_Wind
Legend
There are several others posters here who have recently acquired a projector.
Could you please take some more pics of your setup and results? Especially you Jody!) and post them here or send to me at steelwind@dladventures.com if you are not able to post them?
I am trying to include as many pics and different styles in the Digital Projection guide as I can.
Could you please take some more pics of your setup and results? Especially you Jody!) and post them here or send to me at steelwind@dladventures.com if you are not able to post them?
I am trying to include as many pics and different styles in the Digital Projection guide as I can.
jodyjohnson
Adventurer
Here's some picts.
A little blurry. Still need to RTFM for my camera.
Table is 4'x8'. Map is about 37"x49". The best way to compare brightness is with the computer monitor.
The mirror and projector straps are attached through elbow brackets screwed to the shelving and then into the wood.
A little blurry. Still need to RTFM for my camera.
Table is 4'x8'. Map is about 37"x49". The best way to compare brightness is with the computer monitor.
The mirror and projector straps are attached through elbow brackets screwed to the shelving and then into the wood.
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jeffhartsell
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I'm one of the players and let me say this setup is way better than master maze and cheaper in the long run (if you have a PC handy). You also needs lots of figs 
Anyway, the map is very easy to see with basic room lighting. We all have laptops so that helps with book-keeping (we have a custom XLS character sheet to track buffs, stats, etc)
We've cut our sessions down in time and get more done using a projector since the map work is much faster. Plus, it looks better.
Anyway, the map is very easy to see with basic room lighting. We all have laptops so that helps with book-keeping (we have a custom XLS character sheet to track buffs, stats, etc)
We've cut our sessions down in time and get more done using a projector since the map work is much faster. Plus, it looks better.
