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First Try at Making a Projection Map

A couple of nights ago, I set up the short throw projector in the front yard in an attempt to create a projection map. I stacked two portable work tables, one on top of the other, and positioned the projector on top. This provided a projector height of about 5 1/2 feet.

The picture below was taken from the perspective of the projector after the map was drawn.


I think that just the red outlines look pretty cool. I can't wait to do more with it.

I set my laptop to the same resolution as the projector (1920 x 1080) and maximized the Microsoft Paint application. The white border around the house is from the window boarder of the paint application.

However, when looking at the projection map image, I realized the projector was not level (pitured below):


I'm not sure that it makes that much of a difference, but one thing will: inconsistency. So, I'm devising a means to produce consistent projector mounting results.

As with all things, we begin with a good foundation. I purchased this 4x4 fence post spike that I can drive into the front yard (hopefully without slicing through the underground irrigation hoses):

With the post spike above, I'll be able to put the projector mount up for Halloween and have it down the rest of the year.

Next, I'll attach the following the projector mount to the end of a 4' 4x4:
 

Of course, the mount pictured above is for hanging from the ceiling and it would be inverted for our purposes.

And finally, the projector gets attached on top. I'm expecting a height of about 7' and can go higher if needed.

Once I complete the assembly, I'll level the projector and generate another project map. Then it's off to the races.

 

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