Here is a system I made from PVC pipe to use for small spaces when I DJ at smaller venues.I use it for Music videos,slide shows,Audience capture camcorder.Using a projector attached to my laptop.It stands a total of 3′ in lemgth and the screen size is 45″ x 45″.Using an acrylic mirror to reflect back onto the screen made of Spandex and velcro.Total cost of material? $40.00
Tags: Projection, Rear, Setup, small, Space
@vpleric The mirror is acrylic not glass for obvious reasons. . . and no nothing special about it other then being careful not to scratch the backside where the reflective paint is.
Thanks for the comments!
Great video! Very innovative way to project the image. Did you use a special first surface mirror or a regular one?
Brilliant use of the mirror for tight spaces. The whole system looks very professional.
COOL. .
@NikkiiBlade
Yes you can. . but to fill that size screen you will have to build the stand deeper to get
the same effect of filling the screen. . unless you purchased a short throw projector.
Would you be able to place the projector behind the sheet but pointing towards it? Instead of using a mirror?
@SpankieValentine
yes when I say “lamps” I mean bulbs. Look for LCD or DLP. The only type of lamps
I think still available are probably used older ones.
When you say stay away from bulb projectors, do you mean lamps? Are there lamp free projectors? Sorry, I’m totally new to this, but looking to have a projection setup for my stage shows like you. . . . lost as to what type of projector I should get. . .
When you say stay away from bulb projectors, do you mean lamps? Are there lamp free projectors? Sorry, I’m totally new to this, but looking to have a projection setup for my stage shows like you. . . . lost as to what type of projector I should get. . .
@UlfilasUk
I would first try with one mirror first before committing to 2. I am surprised your not satisfied with your short throw? first see how this works. I didnt want to make it complicated by bouncing off multiple mirrors,I need it to be mobile for my needs,Your video quality may suffer with 2 mirrors. . .
I have an 8ftx6ft fastfold and a short throw projector but even this needs about 3metres projection distance. I have thought about using a mirror like in a projection TV. A setup like yours might work – possibly with 2 mirrors – periscope fashion?
Freakin’ great idea! I need to do this, thanks Lineman55!
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Keep Spinnin’!!
Great Idea
i love it . u smart
That will depend on how far away the projector sits in front of it. If its placed closer to the mirror
a smaller piece can be used. If you use a bigger mirror to reflect a larger image on the screen you will need to increase the distance away from the mirror.
Does the size of the Acrylic Mirror matter say if it was a bigger projection screen do you need a bigger mirror? thanks
You did. Thanks so much!
I can suggest a few tips. . .
choose a min of 2000 lumens
600×800 would do just fine for what you want to do. . $500 + range but if you plan on using it for HD movies you will pay lots more for these models. Most will rear project by reversing the image in the settings. You might also consider a “short throw” model for tight distances to your screen.
Stay away from bulb units. . go with LCD or DLP. . I hope I helped you in some way. Good luck!
Hello, I have a couple of ?’s about your projector itself if you don’t mind. I am a photog. & am considering investing in a unit. Could you tell me a bit about yours or one you recommend? I need some input from someone other than a sales person. I’d be using it for ad. purposes in my studio window. Rear projection. Approx screen size of 5×7ft. Relatively dim setting. Preferably connected to dvd player. Thanks so much!!!
the lens is all thats what make it work.
Nice idea!! by all means. . show me!
Thats great!
I myself have been flight simming since the first version! and am still doing it. I had built a 737 cockpit in one of my garage bays for 4 years and have sold it and now have a Bell 206 cockpit in its place. Good luck!
There is a group of aviation enthusiasts that build full-size replicas of cockpits and use them for home built simulators for Flight Simulator. The outside view is always the hardest part for most and this is exactly what I’ve been planning since thinking about how to get around this problem. Thank you for showing me a proof of concept.
Nice idea with the tv parts! good find!
Those screens are not cheap either.
You made it look so simple and it is. I just finished my rear projection TV and went about it the hard way. Folks keep with lineman55’s basic principal and you’ll be happy with the results. I picked up a Mitsubishi RPTV off the side of the road ,took off the screen and mirror,with a cheap projector. Cost under $50. . looks priceless. Thanks for the detailed posting.