New Projector Project

**ArmchairAviator** · 10-06-2011, 03:10 AM

Today I decided to change up my 3 24" monitors/th2go for 2 EX5200 Epson Projectors/dh2go. These were the first test flights. Tomorrow will be for cable management and then I will work on the cockpit build.

http://www.product-reviews.epson.com...60/reviews.htm

Cost
$399 for each projector
$40 lumber

Time
1 day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF7SatZSxGE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0UOOu2MHD0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEt7ue_b1io

**Aaron** · 10-06-2011, 05:06 AM

Hi!

Its a huge update for your cockpit!

¿Why these projectors? I think you can cover the whole screen size with just one short throw widescreen.

¿Have you plan to use nthusim, warpalizer, immersive display lite, etc. to blend your inner edges?

I think you can do a little curved screen to avoid your hard sidewall angles, and you gain very immersive sensation!

**ArmchairAviator** · 10-06-2011, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by Aaron

Hi!

Its a huge update for your cockpit!

¿Why these projectors? I think you can cover the whole screen size with just one short throw widescreen.

¿Have you plan to use nthusim, warpalizer, immersive display lite, etc. to blend your inner edges?

I think you can do a little curved screen to avoid your hard sidewall angles, and you gain very immersive sensation!

I have downloaded nthusim and will experiment with the wrap around when I have more time...I can wrap the screen a fair bit around the corners so it would be good to be able to use that area without distorting.

**ArmchairAviator** · 10-08-2011, 08:42 AM

I have lowered the projectors and aligned the middle seam perfectly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbfu3DsSxrE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB_5ICjmaOI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HmteoxIh5w

**ArmchairAviator** · 10-08-2011, 04:56 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPXx-z8FzJ0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1jqodqKrlw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72pusD2B16E

Virtual cockpit view

**ArmchairAviator** · 02-26-2012, 01:12 AM

My latest flight video: http://youtu.be/6XhS4qLmqmc

Screenshots:

**ArmchairAviator** · 02-27-2012, 02:05 AM

I am considering to make a curved screen and using Nthusim...will this be a big improvement? (dual projectors with a matrox dualhead2go, gtx 280)

Anybody able to send me a link of a dual projector setup with nthusim?

**ArmchairAviator** · 03-12-2012, 09:34 AM

Well Sunday was project day. After the TIR test I decided to use the opportunity to streamline my cockpit...I like to keep it minimal and multiple cockpit friendly as I regularly fly all kinds of GA.

Currently as you can see I am using a monitor for the instruments..which I think works great...and allows me to switch between planes easily, however, if I do choose to go with a panel option I would appreciate some advice on the following:

1. I suppose I could create a cover over the monitor to give the impression of gauges...but I would prefer a set up to allow me to fly a variety of GA.

2. I could buy (6) saitek panels shown here: http://www.fspilotshop.com/product_i...oducts_id=2106

3. Next would be the VR Inight panels: http://www.flightsimstore.com/produc...roducts_id=897
http://www.fspilotshop.com/product_i...oducts_id=2561

4. Also are there are Simkits usb instruments: http://www.simkits.com/products.php?groupid=54

5. I recently became aware of http://scflightpanels.com.au/ but I cannot find a video anywhere of them in use...but at that price it definitely looks good.

Does anybody have any experience with any of these and/or any advice?

Here are the latest sets of photos and videos. Sorry for some of the video...I was tilting the camera sideways but forget it does not auto rotate.