Coolest. Gaming Set-up. Evar.
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Steel_Wind
Legend
I'd love to see a Wiimote hack for RPG projection in a Youtube or Stage 6 movie.
If you get it working - be sure to show us
If you get it working - be sure to show us
Ruined
Explorer
I've ordered an IR penlight to try with the Wiimote hack. If I have any success, I'll see what I can do as far as video. I'm bad enough with a digital camera, as you'll see here.
I set the projector up, using a suspended mirror to project the image onto a whiteboard on my table. I was a bit nervous using the mirror method, as people had expressed concerns here before. It was still the best option for me at the moment, as I can't suspend the camera from my ceiling. Overall, the game went very well and my players really enjoyed the projection setup.
Warning: These images are blurry and could cause headaches. Apparently my skill with the PC does not extend to digital cameras.
http://www.ruined.net/proj/
I set the projector up, using a suspended mirror to project the image onto a whiteboard on my table. I was a bit nervous using the mirror method, as people had expressed concerns here before. It was still the best option for me at the moment, as I can't suspend the camera from my ceiling. Overall, the game went very well and my players really enjoyed the projection setup.
Warning: These images are blurry and could cause headaches. Apparently my skill with the PC does not extend to digital cameras.
http://www.ruined.net/proj/
jodyjohnson
Adventurer
cyberpunk said:
Currently listed at $2600 at one e-tailer. Coming into range fast.
Based on the article it looks to be more forgiving of unorthodox mounting.
chriton227
Explorer
I just saw this link this morning and immediately thought of the game table use.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2242734,00.asp
A projector the size of an iPod, it looks like just about anyone could rig a vertical mount over a table for it, and with the throws mentioned in the article, placing it about 4' over the table would allow for a 4'x4' map. The article also mentions a price of between $200 and $300, that sounds too good to be true.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2242734,00.asp
A projector the size of an iPod, it looks like just about anyone could rig a vertical mount over a table for it, and with the throws mentioned in the article, placing it about 4' over the table would allow for a 4'x4' map. The article also mentions a price of between $200 and $300, that sounds too good to be true.
Steel_Wind
Legend
I'm somewhat hopeful about the laser tech, but the difference between a laser and a LED is in many respects semantics. The power level of a "laser" driven small projector is still probably far too low in lumens output for our purposes.
The Mitsubishi pocket projector is about 80-100 lumens. It's just way too low powered for gaming.
The Sanyo short throw Jody posted with an updated price is, otoh, The Bomb. This patented technology is absolutely ideal for gaming. The throw distances required to fill a tabletop are a matter of mere inches - and yes - this puppy can EASILY be mounted under a plexiglass table surface. At only a few inches from under the tabletop too, the projector can be completely out of the way. The table is then simply "live" @ 2000 lumens.
I completely agree with Jody. At $2,600.00, for what that projector can do, this thing is coming into justifiable dollar range right now. There are people who purchased projectors on this thread for about $2,200.00 just two years ago. Add the Sanyo short throw and a Wiimote hack?
I'd say we are coming up - and damned fast too - on the ULTIMATE Take No Frikkin Prisoners Gaming Projection rig.
The Mitsubishi pocket projector is about 80-100 lumens. It's just way too low powered for gaming.
The Sanyo short throw Jody posted with an updated price is, otoh, The Bomb. This patented technology is absolutely ideal for gaming. The throw distances required to fill a tabletop are a matter of mere inches - and yes - this puppy can EASILY be mounted under a plexiglass table surface. At only a few inches from under the tabletop too, the projector can be completely out of the way. The table is then simply "live" @ 2000 lumens.
I completely agree with Jody. At $2,600.00, for what that projector can do, this thing is coming into justifiable dollar range right now. There are people who purchased projectors on this thread for about $2,200.00 just two years ago. Add the Sanyo short throw and a Wiimote hack?
I'd say we are coming up - and damned fast too - on the ULTIMATE Take No Frikkin Prisoners Gaming Projection rig.
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WampusCat43
Explorer
Steel_Wind said:
80" image from 3 inches away? That's insane. IT MUST BE MINE!
Steel_Wind
Legend
Well -in fairness - seeing as that "three inches" is measured from one edge of the unit - and the projection mirrors are on the other end - it's more like 15" away.
Still. That's highly workable for any under the table projection. Just as importantly, the unit does not have to be centred on the projection surface and it will auto adjust. It's got "keystoning" functions on uber-steroids.
Still. That's highly workable for any under the table projection. Just as importantly, the unit does not have to be centred on the projection surface and it will auto adjust. It's got "keystoning" functions on uber-steroids.
