projector

[Kilroy]

And get him to build a concession stand. May as well make a profit  on the neighbours 

[bubba]

Check this site out for throw distances.. I think they even have some info on older models..
http://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm

[scalebowler]

Anyone know where I could get a cheap screen or what to use to build one? I found this and I could get that frame built in an hour or two but I'm not sure how to store one of those or where to get the material. http://www.curtpalme.com/Building_a_Screen1.shtm

[bubba]

I use an inflatable now and I love it. At the end of the night, I unplug it and it collapses. I leave it until the morning and put it away. It fits into a duffle bag. Looks like they've changed from the one I got, but I got it at Walmart.. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Deluxe-Outdoor-Inflatable-Movie-Screen/7983503

I also have a roll of 60" wide movie screen material I'd be willing to sell a length if you want to build a frame and make one yourself. I made a ginormous screen of out if by sewing a seam into it, but I have yet to figure out how to make a somewhat knockdown frame for it yet. The material is good for either front or rear projection.

[collecture]

I made a ginormous screen of out if by sewing a seam into it, but I have yet to figure out how to make a somewhat knockdown frame for it yet. The material is good for either front or rear projection.

Couldn't you make a frame out of PVC irrigation pipe, but not fully cement the frame together? It comes in 10' lengths and is inexpensive too.

[tkaz]

You can also pickup the fabric at any fabric store, like Joanns or whatever you have locally.  You can buy it by the yard, it is also called white curtain black-out fabric.  I made the big wood frame, and it is tough to store.

[scalebowler]

I will have to check out the fabric store. Do you know about how big is the fabric from the fabric store?

[Creighton]

Pretty sure 5'.
Creighton

[scalebowler]

5' might be perfect. From the manual it says the projector is factory set for a 100" screen and gives a chart telling how far away to position the projector to get the required screen size. For a 100" screen the projector will project an image 60" high and 80" wide. Then I could sew something on the bottom and insert a metal rod or pipe to give it some weight so it will stay tight and hang it from the overhang above my garage. Then when I am done I could just roll it up on the pipe and store it. I might have to sew a little extra onto the top and bottom but that should not be a problem. I can also set it for a slightly smaller screen size too. Just have to read through the manual and figure it out.

[MoonDawg]

I might have to sew a little extra onto the top and bottom but that should not be a problem. I can also set it for a slightly smaller screen size too. Just have to read through the manual and figure it out.

      I know nothing about these but wouldn't you just move the projector closer to the screen until the picture fits?