Projectors for Golf Simulators 101

[Maverick]

Great site to compare projectors and check throw distances.

https://Www.projectorcentral.com

[Bubba22]

Either projector would work for current and future setup. Go to projector central to get the throw distance and image size you want with respect to where you will mount it.

[Sullyberger]

I plan on hitting about 10' away from screen. I do not want any shadows. With a st the projector could be right above hitting area and not cast shadows. But I do not know which would work better, and which would be less expensive.

[Bubba22]

https://www.google.ca/?gws_rd=ssl#q=benq+1080+st and http://www.amazon.ca/Optoma-GT1080-G.../dp/B00M9D4CAK

[zip]

My projector will be mounted at a height of 9-10 and about 20 feet from the screen.. I plan to hit from 11 feet from the screen. My image will be be 14-5x7-0. By my calculations I won't have shadows.

I bought this projector http://www.projectorcentral.com/Optoma-HD141X.htm

[zip]

I should clarify. I won't have shadows while in a stance or backswing. There will probably be a shadow of my arms and club on follow through. I don't think this will bother me.

[Sullyberger]

When one puts a projector into the projectorcentral calculator, how can you tell if you will have shadows.

[zip]

You can't. All the calculator tells you is the throw distance for the image size you want.

Then you need to do some fairly simple trigonometry to calculate how close you can stand without casting a shadow. Draw it out, I think you'll see you easy it is to calculate. And this tool is your friend. http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-trigright.asp

[Craig118]

Time to retire my optoma hd600, just pulled trigger on a optoma hd25lv 3500 lumens, should eliminate some of the washout I get with the 2009 720p?model. Hopeful also the the step up
to 1080p will be a big improvement.

[Bubba22]

How was the jump from 720 to 1080p Craig? Much better? Worth it?

[Craig118]

Unbelievable improvement, looks better than my led TV. Not sure if the increased lumens or the resolution improvement is responsible. Probably a combination. The 3500 lumens makes all the difference with no more wash out from halogens

[bpep]

Time to retire my optoma hd600, just pulled trigger on a optoma hd25lv 3500 lumens, should eliminate some of the washout I get with the 2009 720p?model. Hopeful also the the step up to 1080p will be a big improvement.

Are you displaying 4:3 or 16:9? Also, how far back is your projector. Doesn't say this is a short throw. I have 10ft ceiling and put my panasonic 4000eu back about 18 ft, but have yet to test it.

[Maverick]

https://www.google.ca/?gws_rd=ssl#q=benq+1080+st and http://www.amazon.ca/Optoma-GT1080-G.../dp/B00M9D4CAK

Bubba22,

They both have good reviews and both are short throw projectors if those are what you're looking for. I like the Optoma better due to the higher lumens.

For me, I need a regular throw projector. I like Craig's Optoma hd25lv.

[Dax]

For the price and lumens that HD25lv looks really good on paper from about 18 or 19 feet for a golf sim image. Based on the comments above, it sounds like the projector in action is great. I actually wish I held off on mine (Benq 1080st, just could not go wrong with the price at the time).

[Maverick]

Ya, my current bulb is over 3 years old and I sense it's about to go. Will probably just get the hd25lv instead of buying a new bulb.

[Sullyberger]

Ok, I am thinking of purchasing a Optoma HD25-LV I am going to use 16 x 9 aspect ratio. My impact screen which I just ordered from Protee is 12'-6" wide x 9'-3" tall. My overall finished sim room dimensions are 13'-3" w x 23'-6" deep by 9'-4" tall. I will start off using the Skytrak then if not impressed a GC2. I do not want to practice in a dark sim room, that is why I am thinking of the HD25-LV. I know that there will be shadowing, should I be concerned? With a throw distance of 20'-2", I will have a image of 148" w x 83" h Please comment and feel free to advise. I would like to order my projector asap. Thanks