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While I know for some of you this is low end, but as I'm building this for my 17YO son, I'm not ready to make a large (or expensive) commitment just yet. Here is my build so far, and some questions:
SIM
Optishot 2 (Ebay for $200)
ENCLOSURE
EMT conduit (Lowes $65)
Corner fittings (Ebay $60)
Surround fabric (Joann Fabrics $40)
SCREEN
10'x10' Supertex Impact (Spectrum Golf $170)
PVC and insulation for screen (Lowes $20)
Netting for behind screen (Free from Club Pro friend)
PC - Existing laptop Windows 10 ($0)
MAT - Eco Mat 6'x8' (Home Depot $20)
- 12'x12' Area carpet in front of hitting area/screen (TBB Home Depot $70)
PROJECTOR - ???????????????
The projector is by far the most difficult decision for me. I've bounced around from the cheap Chinese models that are sooo tempting on Ebay to a used name brand model. I'm still up in the air about placement. I see pros/cons for each (short/long, floor/ceiling) and I guess it will ultimately depend on shadows. My preferred locations is right overhead to slightly behind the hitting area, but finding a projector in my price range with a nearly 1:1 throw ratio is proving difficult. My next step is to "test" a project we have at work to see if I can mount it where I want and not cast shadows. The only limiting factor (other than budget) is my ceiling height set firm at just over 9".
My overall dimensions are 10' wide, about 9' high, 5' deep, with a hitting area 10' from the screen.
Left on my TO Do list:
1. Buy the darm projector
2. Install the carpet around the screen
3. Finalize the electrical including some lighting.
Not interested in creating a mood or relaxation area just yet, its an unfinished basement. Any suggestions or ideas, especially on the projector please feel free to advise. Thanks.
SIM
Optishot 2 (Ebay for $200)
ENCLOSURE
EMT conduit (Lowes $65)
Corner fittings (Ebay $60)
Surround fabric (Joann Fabrics $40)
SCREEN
10'x10' Supertex Impact (Spectrum Golf $170)
PVC and insulation for screen (Lowes $20)
Netting for behind screen (Free from Club Pro friend)
PC - Existing laptop Windows 10 ($0)
MAT - Eco Mat 6'x8' (Home Depot $20)
- 12'x12' Area carpet in front of hitting area/screen (TBB Home Depot $70)
PROJECTOR - ???????????????
The projector is by far the most difficult decision for me. I've bounced around from the cheap Chinese models that are sooo tempting on Ebay to a used name brand model. I'm still up in the air about placement. I see pros/cons for each (short/long, floor/ceiling) and I guess it will ultimately depend on shadows. My preferred locations is right overhead to slightly behind the hitting area, but finding a projector in my price range with a nearly 1:1 throw ratio is proving difficult. My next step is to "test" a project we have at work to see if I can mount it where I want and not cast shadows. The only limiting factor (other than budget) is my ceiling height set firm at just over 9".
My overall dimensions are 10' wide, about 9' high, 5' deep, with a hitting area 10' from the screen.
Left on my TO Do list:
1. Buy the darm projector
2. Install the carpet around the screen
3. Finalize the electrical including some lighting.
Not interested in creating a mood or relaxation area just yet, its an unfinished basement. Any suggestions or ideas, especially on the projector please feel free to advise. Thanks.
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