Projector screen build

[K. Sayre]

Anybody thinking about a projector set up this might help...had a curved frame built by a local metal shop for about $1,000 and just hung my screen from Carl's Place which cost around $500 6ftX25ft no creases or wrinkles...very easy to do.

[xplanematt]

That is a LOVELY screen. I had always planned to build my own screen, I assumed the cost to have it made would be prohibitive. I may look into having it machined somewhere if my own efforts are not satisfactory (I've more or less decided against the Mylar/collimated system, because I want more viewable area than such a system can effectively provide). $1,500 for the complete rig is not so bad.

Either way, I think I know where I'm getting my material now. :) Thanks for sharing!

Matt

[kermit]

Hi,
I`m going to build the same as Simkits,
Screen and frame 1000,00 euro
Flyelise-software 360,00 euro
2 hd beamers 1400,00 euro

Saves me about 9000+ EURO DIY

[OmniAtlas]

You mean this? Can you fit a Boeing/Airbus into this build?

9894

Which projectors are you using? Right now I have 1x BenQ w1080st

[K. Sayre]

Thanks Matt by the way Im in Dallas TX

[kermit]

Hi Matt,
I have the same projectors , got a bottom price
I`m not sure if It fits a 737 I have a cessna 172 and my room is a bit smaller 2750mm wide,
but depth and Height will be the same.
greetz

[K. Sayre]

3X BenQ 1080st

[rajahoomi]

Hello,

I am designing a frame for my simulator screen... I have a couple of questions that you might help me.

1. what kind of material did you use for the frame?
2. I have 3 x Benq W1080 ST and Immersive Display Pro...
3. Would it be possible to cover 250 degrees FOV?

Regards,
Hooman

[kermit]

Hi ,
I have used retangular aluminium profile
40x40mm same as Simkits and have them bend at a fraction of the cost compared to simkits
i am not sure if 250 degrees is possible you have to ask flyelise ,
I have 180 degrees , I know there is a YouTube movie but there have 225 degrees
regards Henk

[K. Sayre]

Local metal shop did the fabrication for me...very quick and easy. It's 2" stainless steel tubing, I think. I
also am using 3X Benq W1080 ST's...I have appox. 180 degree FOV. I don't think 250 FOV is possible, maybe 210-220 degrees.

[Miatanet]

Hi all,

build a wall 180 degrees made by wood. A friend of mine helped me with the frame. One benq w1080st is already in place, the second one will be ordered next month. I will use Immersive Display Pro too.

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10436&stc=1http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10437&stc=1


https://youtu.be/k9rZgMFbEI8

Best regards
Stefan

[bindook]

is it necessary to get calibration pro from elise to set up the display with 2 projectors?

Michael

[kermit]

Hi Michael,
Not necessary, but will make it a lot easier.
The elise software itself is very easy to use ,
You can make a grid on your(flat) screen,
made by nylon line(fishing) some paperclips and elastic bands for tension,
regards Henk

[bindook]

Thanks for that..... have marked all the rows & columns out so will try it.


Michal

[blueskydriver]

K.

Your setup looks pretty close too mine. I did my setup a few years or more back using the screen from Carl's Place (I was his first sim builder needing a screen), and they really help me with it, even though they had not done one before. The main thing was the curve in radius versus the total length of the screen itself; mine came out to 39feet.

Anyway, I used square shaped PVC Channels attached to metal 2x4 studs from ceiling to the floor too make the curvature, and then I used the bungees that came with the order to attach the screen. I think bungees is a great idea as it keeps the screen tight when everything else slightly expands or contracts in the room.

The one thing that is difficult about a screen like this is not touching it or making a mark on it, as it will show up when the projectors are turned on. My wife went through great lengths too make sure this didn't happen. Otherwise, there are no other flaws. For builders thinking of using a screen from Carl's Place, please call them beforehand, you'd be surprised how much they know about sim builders now, as many guys have gone this route since then.

As for your custom metal setup, will you please post pics of that, if you took any prior too attaching the screen, as well as provide contact info for the manufacturer? This winter (Wisconsin) my wife and I plan to dismantle mine, as we're having a 40'x63' shed built (right at this very moment builders are working a way) for the sim(s) too go into, and I'd like to use something simpler for the screen(s).

Thank you for sharing your build,

John
Blueskydriver

[weedwacker]

how did you get the wood, looks like 1 x 6's, bent or curved for the screen frame??

[turbovela]

What’s the height and width of the screen itself? The height and width of each sheet of screen?

Thanjs