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You might want to wait until you've projected an image before you install the mount.
Keep in mind the height of the screen will be the limiting factor, if you don't want your center channel in the image.

Details, details...

Hate the details, can't let them go...

I think I've figured out a projector mount solution that will work for me. I'm leaning towards a Peerless mount that will allow for fine control of pitch, roll and swivel adjustment.

The Monoprice redmere cable seems like the best solution for cabling given that I'm not running it in the wall. It gives me good cable flexibility for connecting to devices and is well within spec at 30' using my special formula of dividing the marketing spec number in half.

Now I need to figure out the best way to run it. In re-measuring things, I realized that my couch will extend 3-4' into the dining room opening, leaving 4 feet of open space.

Why is this significant? I've been trying to figure out how to get that hdmi cable across the 8' of open ceiling in that area without causing cosmetic damage when I need to remove it (I figure I'll eventually move somewhere else), or having it look butt ugly.

I'm now thinking that the easiest way to run the cable is down the wall behind the projector and across the floor to the wall. I only have a 4' span where I need to drop something down to cover the cable. Its not ideal, but a lot simpler than running the cable along the ceiling until I get to the screen wall. It also means I don't need to worry about painting a cable to disguise it.


This should come close to matching my floor.


I still need to figure out what to do for an equipment cabinet/shelf, but I can use my coffee table short term until I figure that out.

I think I've got all the details sorted out now.

Just saw your post from yesterday.

That's why I want to mount onto a 'track'. I can attach the mount directly to start and have the flexibility to move the projector side to side depending on screen size. I can also add an extender if needed when I know what the exact screen size is. I did already measure based on the largest screen size.

I have a foot above the screen and two feet below at 123" diagonal. That will allow me to just fit the top center (11.5") at the largest screen size. The bottom center will not be an issue.

Don't forget the pictures

No worries. I'm still ordering stuff. and cleaing up so it will be a few weeks yet.

Woot! Projetrory thingy shipped.

Oh man. You have the power! Just wait!

Yes, I do. Well, I will when I get a longer power cord.

Hey, the projector mount arrived today. I wonder when I'm going to get my shipping notice.

I wasn't expecting to have stuff in for another week or so. I'd better get moving on the livingroom.

Damn you brwsaw! A complete wall by the dining area is not practical, but a 4x8 melamine panel, some angle iron some concrete bolts, some trim... Could be done. I would have to split the panel to 2, 2x8 sheets to get it home.

Lol.
It was just an idea. One I could see working.

Does this mean you are looking for a screen again?