Topic: DIY projector screen

[ericag_ph]

staple (staple gun=P250) it to a wooden frame.

anyone tried cutting a manual pull down screen and transferring it to a fixed frame?  any suggestions on how to do this?

[golp]

how about sticking it to a plywood using rugby?  would that work? 

[jerix]

I attached mine in a plywood by stapling it. It is easier to detach.

[golp]

pano yung pagkaka stapler mo pre sa plywood?  sa likod?  flat naman ang kinalabasan? 

[jerix]

Sa likod mostly pre' at mga gilid lang sa front yung matatakpan lang ng wooden frame.

[nerveblocker]

What material do you usually use for the black borders?

[Marsman]

mostly say black velveteen fabric is the best for unwanted spills of light coming from the pj.

[jerix]

What material do you usually use for the black borders?

I used black felt paper 

My DIY screen is 8'x4'.. in the beginning the experience and thrill of watching in a very big screen is wonderful. But after sometime, we all agreed to reduce it down to about 2.5'w x  5'.. its better for the eyes and the picture looks sharper

[nerveblocker]

I used black felt paper 

My DIY screen is 8'x4'.. in the beginning the experience and thrill of watching in a very big screen is wonderful. But after sometime, we all agreed to reduce it down to about 2.5'w x  5'.. its better for the eyes and the picture looks sharper

I agree with you bro!  I've learned that even if your pj can project such a large display at a short distance, somehow in this aspect I tend to disagree that bigger is better.  You still have to consider your viewing distance.  Remember in movie theaters that the front seat is the worst seat.  You have the biggest screen in front of you but your vision is just limited to the center missing out details on the sides.

I started measuring the maximum screen size that my front wall can accomodate but somehow 80" diagonal is too big for my 9 feet viewing distance.  Baka sumakit lang ulo ko sa laki.  So I am now settling for a 75" diagonal 16:9 DIY screen.      

[Munskie]

I agree with you bro!  I've learned that even if your pj can project such a large display at a short distance, somehow in this aspect I tend to disagree that bigger is better.  You still have to consider your viewing distance.  Remember in movie theaters that the front seat is the worst seat.  You have the biggest screen in front of you but your vision is just limited to the center missing out details on the sides.

I started measuring the maximum screen size that my front wall can accomodate but somehow 80" diagonal is too big for my 9 feet viewing distance.  Baka sumakit lang ulo ko sa laki.  So I am now settling for a 75" diagonal 16:9 DIY screen.      

   screen size x 1.4 = ideal viewing distance (formula ive often seen in avsforum).

 so your 75 inches is just right for your viewing distance of 108 inches (9ft).   

[nerveblocker]

screen size x 1.4 = ideal viewing distance (formula ive often seen in avsforum).

 so your 75 inches is just right for your viewing distance of 108 inches (9ft).

Sir, based on your formula, 80 inches is still ok.  80" x 1.4= 112" or 9.333 feet.

I thought all the while viewing distance is 2.5x diagonal screensize (?)

[jerix]

with an 8'x4' plywood screen and an adjustable black border also made of plywood covered with felt paper measurements ideal or not is no longer my concern  adjustment is so easy with the ax100. For demo purposes, my son set it the biggest projection possible so he is always happy listening to all the complements from his classmates. hehehe but for serious viewing the size is significantly reduced. Also the audio level goes with the size of the screen.

[Munskie]

With the way fixed framed screens are priced, I decided to go the DIY route (or let the carpenter do it route).  Ive already purchased a screen material from ebay, and prepared the necessary materials.   kiln dried wood 1x4 and black velvet fabric.  im planning to have a 104inch 16x9 screen.   

[nerveblocker]

Did also a DIY 80" 16:9 screen using blackout cloth stapled on plywood w/ additional bracings at the back. I used black duct tape for the borders. Total cost P1200.

[Munskie]

Did also a DIY 80" 16:9 screen using blackout cloth stapled on plywood w/ additional bacings at the back. I used black duct tape for the borders. Total cost P1200.

medyo napa mahal sa akin, nag import kasi ako ng screen material from ebay. Gain 1.2, 104in diagonal.  wala pa 5k cost, but im pretty satisfied with the way screen was built.   Carada fixed frame will cost around 25-30k same size....

[nerveblocker]

Well if you can get the same quality for a fraction of the cost of the commercial one, why not?.  Making DIY projection screens are more practical and flexible that would suit your exact measurements. Not all rooms have the same size, configuration and viewing distances. 

I'm happy with my new screen. Will post pics later....

[Munskie]

1.78 screen 104 in 1.2 gain

ok pala DIY.....

[Jairus]

Gorgeous looking screen there Munskie! Great job! 

I hope you can share with us a breakdown of the materials you used (with prices sana) and a step by step guide on how you did it. 

[Marsman]

great diy screen Munskie

if it's ok to ask, what kind of fabric did you order sa evilbay este ebay? thanks

[Munskie]

great diy screen Munskie

if it's ok to ask, what kind of fabric did you order sa evilbay este ebay? thanks

screen material was from ebay......black border is velvet fabric i got from local fabric store. 

[nerveblocker]

Here's mine:

[Jairus]

Here's mine:

Doc...That's also a nice looking DIY. 

Is that the black-out cloth from Shell? How did you hang it sa wall?

[ricky]

1.78 screen 104 in 1.2 gain

ok pala DIY.....

Nice job marv and nerveblocker If you have a dedicated viewing area,its really advisable to make fix screen kasi wala creases unlike the roll up type na over time will develop waves sa screen. Although hindi halata while viewing still its bothersome pa din mahal pa

[nerveblocker]

Doc...That's also a nice looking DIY. 

Is that the black-out cloth from Shell? How did you hang it sa wall?

Yup blackout cloth (P240/yard) from Shell Canvas as per recommendation of our screen DIY'ers here.  The whole assembly isn't as heavy as it seems.   I  used an inverted "u"  type of hook, the ones they use in picture frames or plaques only at the top corners and just drilled 2 screws in the wall.  No need for support at the bottom of the screen. 

I was just wondering how to clean the screen if it gets dirty thru time. 

[Marsman]

screen material was from ebay......black border is velvet fabric i got from local fabric store. 

many thanks for the reply. you just didn't specify what kind of screen material do i just search for "projector screen cloth" sa ebay? clueless here chief.

thanks again

[Munskie]

many thanks for the reply. you just didn't specify what kind of screen material do i just search for "projector screen cloth" sa ebay? clueless here chief.

thanks again

just search for projector screen material, wala kasi brand, though they have a website, http://www.buildyourownprojectionscreen.com/ .  The good thing, the screen material will be shipped rolled, not folded.   

[Marsman]

I was just wondering how to clean the screen if it gets dirty thru time. 

same question din ako dito... but i guess when our diy screen gets dirty, sayonara na ata ito


here is my diy screen:

106 diagonal, 3.5 yards / 60 width of blackout cloth na dual color (black on one side, white on the other) and 3.5 yards / 45 width thick black cotton cloth both from bloomingdales shang.
1x4x10 good lumber (3pcs) from federal hardware.

mahirap din itong diy na ito. sakit sa kamay

[Marsman]

just search for projector screen material, wala kasi brand, though they have a website, http://www.buildyourownprojectionscreen.com/ .  The good thing, the screen material will be shipped rolled, not folded.   

ayan thanks Munskie

with your 104 dit screen mga 5k all in? meaning including shipping na? sorry kulit ko

malamang kasi if my present screen gets really dirty na i would buy a real projector screen material na sa ebay.

thanks po

[Munskie]

ayan thanks Munskie

with your 104 dit screen mga 5k all in? meaning including shipping na? sorry kulit ko

malamang kasi if my present screen gets really dirty na i would buy a real projector screen material na sa ebay.

thanks po

yep.  around 3k shipped yung screen material.   and another 2k for labor and other materials (kiln fried wood, velvet fabric).  The screen can be cleaned with mild soap and water.   the catch, diko pa ma judge performance, dahil matgal tagal pa bago ko magagamit... 

[Munskie]

same question din ako dito... but i guess when our diy screen gets dirty, sayonara na ata ito


here is my diy screen:

106 diagonal, 3.5 yards / 60 width of blackout cloth na dual color (black on one side, white on the other) and 3.5 yards / 45 width thick black cotton cloth both from bloomingdales shang.
1x4x10 good lumber (3pcs) from federal hardware.

mahirap din itong diy na ito. sakit sa kamay

marsman, nice adjustment ginawa mo.  did it improve the viewing experience compared to when it was higher?