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Fordman:
Why not use this instead?

 http://www.target.com/Elite-Screens-Diagonal-Projector-M100NWV1/dp/B0009HZC52/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_1?ie=UTF8&pf_rd_r=1XW358D4RE4X16TV4V84&pf_rd_p=447415501&pf_rd_i=B00154JDRG&pf_rd_s=left-5&pf_rd_m=A1VC38T7YXB528&pf_rd_t=201

Take 2 - 4 X 4 posts (6.50 each), make 2 stands so they dont fall or that they're not permanant, but mobile, make the screen mountable (as stated can be on the description), but removeable at the same time, pull down the screen, make the sides attach to the same 4 X 4 posts and there you have it, one outdoor projection screen system

Seems simple and under $150 and no blower noise!

Matter of fact, I think I might build one this week end! Gotta wait and see what my work schedule is going to be this weekend. I'll know by Thursday!

 :cheers:

Fordman

shardian:

--- Quote from: Fordman on July 13, 2009, 10:14:21 pm ---Why not use this instead?

 http://www.target.com/Elite-Screens-Diagonal-Projector-M100NWV1/dp/B0009HZC52/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_1?ie=UTF8&pf_rd_r=1XW358D4RE4X16TV4V84&pf_rd_p=447415501&pf_rd_i=B00154JDRG&pf_rd_s=left-5&pf_rd_m=A1VC38T7YXB528&pf_rd_t=201

Take 2 - 4 X 4 posts (6.50 each), make 2 stands so they dont fall or that they're not permanant, but mobile, make the screen mountable (as stated can be on the description), but removeable at the same time, pull down the screen, make the sides attach to the same 4 X 4 posts and there you have it, one outdoor projection screen system

Seems simple and under $150 and no blower noise!

Matter of fact, I think I might build one this week end! Gotta wait and see what my work schedule is going to be this weekend. I'll know by Thursday!

 :cheers:

Fordman



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That screen is not actually 100". For a 16:9 movie, it will be about 79" diagonal. Keep that in mind. That is pretty small for an outdoor screen.

Vanguard:
For my 4x4 posts, I went to Home Depot and got some of the vinyl fencing posts.  I cut a 6 foot post in half and burried them in the yard.  I put rocks at the bottom of the hole I burried them in so that they wouldn't fill in and water could drain.

I also got 2 of the vinyl caps.  When I show a movie, I remove the caps and drop the 4x4 posts into the vinyl sleeve in the ground.   When done, remove the posts and replace the caps.

Wade:

--- Quote from: shardian on July 13, 2009, 06:24:34 pm ---
--- Quote from: shardian on July 13, 2009, 11:33:18 am ---It also made it painfully obvious that fixing the marquee and coin door lights in some of my games has become a priority.

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Marquee lights - check!


The Narc and JK are MAME, so I need to make wiring harnesses to plug into the power supply of the PC's. That or hack a wall wart. The CP glass on the Xevious has had the light wiring cut. I have the wiring, I just need to pull the game out to run the new power cord. Coincidentally, I figured out why the speakers and colors were all messed up - the pcb had fallen off the old mounting feet in the cab and the jamma harness was loose. I reached through the coin door and got the harness back on right - so now the game is 100% again. Sweet! It's amazing what you can accomplish when you get a free 30 minutes in the gameroom. :)

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Sweet!  It's looking like a real gameroom.  Gamerooms HAVE to be dim to be proper. :)  A couple mood lights are okay, or one over the pool table or what not, but the flourescent?  No way.

I've found that even if I turn off all the overhead lights and only use the neon lights and billiards light, my room ends up being too bright!  Sometimes, less is more. :)

That said, I still often think about getting some game related neons for the classics room!

Wade

ChadTower:
Exposed sheet rock outdoors?  Or do you mean taking it out and putting it away every time?  That would be a pain in the ass.  I'd use painted MDF if I were going that route.

And yes, now I can haul it, I have a truck.   ;D

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