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Finally got my projector in and setup. It is wonderful, I wish I would have gone front projection a long time ago. Here are a few pictures of the setup I took this morning. I will try to get a few more tonight when it is totally dark out. I have a blackout curtain on the way too, so hopefully that will make daytime viewing much more enjoyable.

Thanks to Sushi and Saturn for all your help!

Boxlight Matinee 1HD

Nice screen setup. Is that a DIY screen?
You'll love your Z1. It completes your Axiom system.

Only in the last 1.5-2 years has the prices dropped with quality that rivals other viewing products. Front projection in the last 3-8 years were in the price range that most could not justify.

Yes, that is a DIY screen. 1'x3" frame wrapped in velveteen and I stretched blackout fabric across it. I am very happy with it for now (Since I have not seen what a high quality one in my setup would look like). It cost under $50 to make as well (got a great deal on the fabric, a joann fabrics store is going out of business by me....fabric was 70%off)

The size is 78"x44", which puts it 1.5 times away from the viewing position. I do see the screen door pattern occassionally, it doesnt bother me or anyone who has seen it though. Once I get it to the movie, I dont notice it. Anyone who comes over doesnt notice it, and if they do, think its supposed to be there =). Im sure its just like the rainbows w/ the x1's...ignorance is bliss. I never saw a rainbow until I started looking.

Well done! -- Especially the screen!! I also like that little projector mount. Is it a Vogel's?

Congrats, Marcus.

Sushi:

I forgot the brand name of the mount. It is the brand that can be purchased at at Lowe's Home Center.

Its a pretty neat little mount for the projector. Just a brack that attaches to the wall, and two bards that come out in a "V" shape. I just put two 1/4" slats of oak across it, one underneath the front legs, one under the back. Great airflow around the whole unit...hopefully my bulb will last =)