[simpits-tech] Projector impressions

[Justin Messenger]

Jay,
 the throw distance is about 9 feet. The screen sits about a foot infront of the sim and the projector is directly behind and above the sim. The problem this creates is that a small part of the projection does not clear the windscreen frame so there is a windscreen shadow in the bottom part of the screen directly infront of the sim. The cool effect from this is that when I turn light rolls across frame giving the impression that the sun is creating the effects. 
 
If I had the room I would place the projector behind the screen and use the invers function, but room is a real problem for me, I think gene said  his setup projects from behind the screen.
 
As for the best wide angle feel, I would say 8 feet would be perfect. That makes everything look pretty life sized. Parking beside a 747 with my 7 foot wide set up is pretty impressive. So is navigating through a large airport! That is now an adventure!
 
Last night I saw the Discovery Wings sim program some of you had talked about. Those wrap around projector systems are so cool. It looked like their widest point was about 5 to 6 feet for the F-16 and F-15 sims. 
 
FYI, my middle name is Jay You dont hear of to many Jay's around:)
Justin
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How far is your throw distance?  How far from the back of the sim to the
projector and front of the sim to the screen?  In your experimentation, what
have you found that gives the best wide angle feel?



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