[simpits-tech] Projector impressions

[Joseph Fagner]

My current setup (subject to change) is to throw the thing as far as I can
to create as big a picture as I can.  Right now my "sim room" is 17x14 and
the throw is about the full 17 feet.  Now, I don't have a screen setup or a
tub for that matter, so I'm still fooling around with different throw
lengths.

 

Jay

 

 

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From: simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org
[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of Justin Messenger
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 10:36 AM
To: Simpits-tech at simpits.org
Subject: [simpits-tech] Projector impressions

 

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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