Space Invaders Pedestal. WIFI HDMI?

[Skrathe]

I've had this done for a while now.

I was wondering if anyone has tested out the WIFI HDMI boxes I've seen around the internet?

[pbj]

Take one for the team and test it out for us.  I've pondered it but I can't really rationalize the expense when I can get a long cable for $10.  Mount a plate on the back of your cabinet and the cable detaches and coils up quickly.

[yotsuya]

I could have sworn someone tried this already and said there was just enough lag to make it "not quite there" yet.

[rablack97]

I'm sure one is out there that will work, but those are the ones that are priced higher than what it took you to build the pedestal.

I tried one here recently, 100 ft. range and it was ok, but it did pixelate a little too often for me ($200.00).  I was able to play my ps3 streamed from upstairs to a downstairs monitor.  However I did send it back.

There is a more advanced version 200ft. range, but its like 498.00.

Your setup might be closer, but, I think you will get more frustrated with it than enjoy playing the pedestal.  I'm with PBJ, get a good long HDMI cable from monoprice(way cheaper and works flawlessly) and call it a day.

Way i see it, you have to plug this thing into a wall right, so having 1 extra to the TV is not gonna kill ya....

[Malenko]

Ive used WiDi for wireless HDMI, whiles its great for presentations ie slideshows and the like, I dont think it'd bode well for gaming.

[jdbailey1206]

Skrathe - I used to be a cable installer in my younger days and found it is quite easy to run cable if you just plan out your route.  HDMI cables are also close to .50 cent a foot.  I bought one for my dad and ran it from his projector to his component room with little to no effort.  Long story short I would see if you can run and hide a hdmi cable before you get involved in HDMI over wifi.  It sounds like a fledgling technology and more trouble than it is worth.

[Skrathe]

It sounds like a fledgling technology and more trouble than it is worth.

I was thinking the same thing but was hoping something else. This was more an idea for a future project like a coffee table or portable box. I'm stuck with cables for the pedestal, it has to have USB also for the light guns.

[Locke141]

Nice pedestal.

You should have done a build thread for her. We need more pedestal build threads.

[Skrathe]

I put a few details over at Hyperspin. Documenting projects is a skill I'm skill working on.

http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/forum/showthread.php?34067-Pedestal-Cabinet-Project