Projectors for Golf Simulators 101

[Dax]

I second monoprice, if going for a long run get one with redmere.

[goatbarn]

Use Monoprice.com for all cables. It's amazing!

[Craig118]

Go HDMI You can get a cord that length for cheap on Amazon. This one is 22 bucks. Aurum Ultra Series - High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet (40 feet) - Supports 3D and Audio Return Channel - Full HD

[DougieMn]

When wiring the projector VGA vs. HDMI I assume the HDMI will be considerably more, correct? Is it worth the extra cost?

When looking at my build I'm thinking the cord will be in the range of 20-40 feet since I have a high vaulted ceiling and a moderate run once I get back down the ceiling and down the wall.

[theLONO]

Place the specs here in the classified section. http://golfsimulatorforum.com/forum/...olf-simulators

Will do. Thank Bubba.

[Bubba22]

Place the specs here in the classified section. http://golfsimulatorforum.com/forum/...olf-simulators

[theLONO]

I just ordered this well mentioned Optima HD25-LV and a new 10'x15' screen from Cory. I'll be upgrading from my 10'x10' and 4:3 1024x768 Epson MG-850HD projector. It was a great set up and I needed 4:3 at the time I built my sim room but now going to widen the room to accommodate wide screen. I can't wait!
Btw, I will have a 10'x10' HQ impact screen and said projector (400 hrs on bulb) for sale if anyone's interested, PM me.

[DougieMn]

Really! Thanks!

[mthunt]

Thanks MTHunt! Hope to start ordering stuff this week.

What is the typical mounting height for a projector? My ceiling will be an 8/12 pitch cathedral so to mount something at the peek and have a drop I'm thinking it will need to be about 6-10'drop if the projector is in the range of 6-8 from ground? Obviously it needs to be mounted out of the way of the club swing path so would a short throw be a safer bet being ahead of the swing in addition to getting away from shadows? I've found that when using lofted clubs the closer to the screen the better(safer)

If you have the projector that low you'll cast shadows on the screen. I'd say 10 feet high

[DougieMn]

Thanks MTHunt! Hope to start ordering stuff this week.

What is the typical mounting height for a projector? My ceiling will be an 8/12 pitch cathedral so to mount something at the peek and have a drop I'm thinking it will need to be about 6-10'drop if the projector is in the range of 6-8 from ground? Obviously it needs to be mounted out of the way of the club swing path so would a short throw be a safer bet being ahead of the swing in addition to getting away from shadows? I've found that when using lofted clubs the closer to the screen the better(safer)