[simpits-tech] Projection screens play a vital role more than you'd think... list submisson

[Frank Riedel]

Anyway - Falcon is the most used software for combat PIT builders and
This software can't show more that front view or 1 view direction at a
Time, so dome with this software is no go.
So for non combat pit builder there is MSFS and XPLANE - this software
And these airplane offend simulated is fix wing, and it is fare enough
With big LCD screens for OTW to those simulators -
Kevin's ICE is the right thing to projector use - if you want the best.

Check Six
Frank



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[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] På vegne af Rob Hommel
Sendt: 1. august 2007 22:33
Til: Simulator Cockpit tech list
Emne: Re: [simpits-tech] Projection screens play a vital role more than
you'd think... list submisson

Kevin:
There truly is a great deal which I omitted in my email, there are
technologies and products which we haven't even discussed. The projection
surface is indeed a factor which affects projection performance. Projection
screens which have a capability to reflect a greater amount of light than
which is reflected by a simple matte white surface is of interest to
simmers. Projector screens have this ability some interesting technologies
have been used by manufactures over the years. A history of these projection
screens would be of interest to the sim community.(hint)

 Some home entertainment/home theater companies offer special paints to
increase the projection. One item which was of interest to me recently was
one manufacturer which recommend using a gray paint color. White has
historically been the preferred color, I wonder if the reason white has been
in use is that it is how it has always been done and no one ever questioned
if indeed it was the best color.

There are any number of projection screen/projection methods we have made
little mention of some examples include the fog screen. A technology which
shows some interesting possibilities.
(http://www.fogscreen.com/en/index.html)Then there is the  possible use of
spherical domes for your sims usage there are some amusing aspects to this
that I love, many of the methods employed  in this technology are utilized
in planetariums. This is only a very small sampling of what is available on
this technology. 
http://local.wasp.uwa.edu.au/~pbourke/projection/domemirror/
http://local.wasp.uwa.edu.au/~pbourke/projection/domegeom/
http://local.wasp.uwa.edu.au/~pbourke/projection/mirrorbox/

Then there is the combination of hardware and software to solve a complex
problem take a peek at what these folks have come up with. If anyone knows
anyone at this company that can talk them into giving me one of these
systems to play with please do so. I really like the possibilities.I want
the software as well please somebody help me on this 
http://www.siliconoptix.com/boxProducts/ImageAnyplaceOverview.cfm having the
ability to have your projector off axis and then shape the projection to the
angles of the room opens so many possibilities.

There are so many possible solutions to the problems inherent to projection
systems and there are quite a few that neither Kevin nor I have addressed.
This is an aspect of this hobby that is frequently one that is addressed as
needed instead of one which should be part of the design. Think early about
your method of displaying external views instead of it being an after
thought and always remember the rule of the five P's. Proper Planning
Prevents Piss Poor Performance oddly enough this is an old Air Force axiom.

As always
Keep 'em Flying
Rob Hommel



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