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For $16.


I bought this to mount my HD70. Works great. Comes with a short and a long (3" and 6") center shaft.

The only additional thing to buy is the correct screws for your specific projector, an extra buck or so at Lowes or HD.

For the HD70, I found the screws at Lowes.

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For $16.


I bought this to mount my HD70. Works great. Comes with a short and a long (3" and 6") center shaft.

The only additional thing to buy is the correct screws for your specific projector, an extra buck or so at Lowes or HD.

For the HD70, I found the screws at Lowes.

1) Is the mount solid?

2) How hard do you think it would be to lengthen the drop? IOW, do you think it would be easy to adapt it to another pole?

Thanks
-Mike

1) Is the mount solid?

2) How hard do you think it would be to lengthen the drop? IOW, do you think it would be easy to adapt it to another pole?

Thanks
-Mike


Very solid. Not as heavy gauge as the Premier mount I had for my Sanyo Z1, but it would hold me hanging from it and was also over 10x the price.

I don't know how far you have to come down but for about a dollar more you can get this one which will put your projector 16 to 25 inches from the ceiling.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082803&p_id=3010&seq=1&format=2&style=

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monoprice comes through again! One of the reviews says the instructions are terrible. Would you be willing to write a guide to putting it together?

I can't seem to tell from the pictures. Does it look like that longer one could be used as a wall mount?

monoprice comes through again! One of the reviews says the instructions are terrible. Would you be willing to write a guide to putting it together?

The toughest part was finding which screws to use for what.

The instructions were written for two projectors, a Toshiba and another, I can't remember. It comes with extra screws and brackets specific to them.

It comes basically in four pieces. The ceiling bracket, the shafts, the projector plate and the arms.

Three screws attach the bracket to the ceiling. I was lucky enough to have a stud. I positioned it to hit the stud with two of the screws. Used a drywall anchor for the third.

Used the additional screws I bought as Lowes, specific to the HD70, which were M3x10mm. I also used some 4mm washers. Screwed the arms onto the projector and then arranged the arm to line up with the slots on the projector plate.

There are three screws, the thickest one to attach the arms to the plate.


Then attach the shaft to the plate and then the other end to the ceiling bracket, two screws for each. It has a nut retainer to keep them in place.


I don't use a screen, rather I paint the screen area with ultra white. For a screen figuring out the location to mount the bracket to the ceiling would be by far the hardest part.

But monoprice also has a MOTORIZED 108" 16x9 screen for about $125. I'm thinking about getting it. I would like to see if someone over in the screen section has a review.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10829&cs_id=1082901&p_id=3017&seq=1&format=2&style=

Very solid. Not as heavy gauge as the Premier mount I had for my Sanyo Z1, but it would hold me hanging from it and was also over 10x the price.

I don't know how far you have to come down but for about a dollar more you can get this one which will put your projector 16 to 25 inches from the ceiling.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082803&p_id=3010&seq=1&format=2&style=

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Yeah, I saw that one too. I need a 12" drop -- right in the middle of Monoprice's hole in the projector mount market. I may try cutting down the long one.

-Mike

Does the shorter mount being discussed here have pitch/roll/yaw adjustments, or is it pretty much fixed?

Thanks,

Mark

Does the shorter mount being discussed here have pitch/roll/yaw adjustments, or is it pretty much fixed?

Thanks,

Mark


Pitch and roll are ~15 degrees. Yaw is 360.

Great - thanks for the info.

Mark

Dumb question, but will this also work with the Mitsubishi HD1000?

Hi Everyone,

This is my absolute first post however I have been reading the forums and have had incredible success building a blackout cloth projection screen (96" X 54") with great success thanks to the AVS forum participants. It was my intention to build a DIY celing mount for my Optoma HD70 but wasn't sure whether the plans were universal. My questions are will either of these ceiling mounts support the Optoma HD70 andis it aluminum contruction? I always purchase cables and sundry from monoprice so I have confidence in their product line...I just want to make sure it will work with my projector. Thanks.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082803&p_id=3009&seq=1&format=2&style=

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For $16.


I bought this to mount my HD70. Works great. Comes with a short and a long (3" and 6") center shaft.

The only additional thing to buy is the correct screws for your specific projector, an extra buck or so at Lowes or HD.

For the HD70, I found the screws at Lowes.Is that the Bentley UPM01 mount? That is a great price if it is because I've seen it for $80 elsewhere.

Dumb question, but will this also work with the Mitsubishi HD1000?

It should. Unless it is over 20 pounds. The arms will work with any projector's mounting point layout.

You just need to find out what mounting screws your projector requires. Usually found in your manual.





Hi Everyone,

This is my absolute first post however I have been reading the forums and have had incredible success building a blackout cloth projection screen (96" X 54") with great success thanks to the AVS forum participants. It was my intention to build a DIY celing mount for my Optoma HD70 but wasn't sure whether the plans were universal. My questions are will either of these ceiling mounts support the Optoma HD70 andis it aluminum contruction? I always purchase cables and sundry from monoprice so I have confidence in their product line...I just want to make sure it will work with my projector. Thanks.



Specifically, yes. That is the projector I have You'll need three "M3x10mm" screws and 4mm washers. I found them at Lowes.



Is that the Bentley UPM01 mount? That is a great price if it is because I've seen it for $80 elsewhere.


I don't remember seeing the name Bentley on the box and the model was not UPM01. It was PBR01 or something like that.

Will this mount fit the InFocus IN7xx models? The mounting bolt locations are pretty far apart.

Has anybody used this mount for one of these projectors?

Does the longer drop unit have pitch/roll/yaw adjustments?

Jon

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082803&p_id=3009&seq=1&format=2&style=

For $16.


I bought this to mount my HD70. Works great. Comes with a short and a long (3" and 6") center shaft.

The only additional thing to buy is the correct screws for your specific projector, an extra buck or so at Lowes or HD.

For the HD70, I found the screws at Lowes.
Is there a way to remove the projector without unscrewing from the wall? So you can mount the shaft to the wall, then screw the other part to the projector. Then just screw or click the two together.

Is there a way to remove the projector without unscrewing from the wall? So you can mount the shaft to the wall, then screw the other part to the projector. Then just screw or click the two together.




There are two screws that attach the projector plate to the shaft. Unscrew those and the plate and projector come right off. With the retaining plastic clip that holds the nuts in place, it doesn't take but a minute to pop the plate and projector off and back on. Also the two screws at the top, if unscrewed, will allow the projector, the plate and the shaft to removed as one piece, leaving just the base attached to ceiling.

http://images.monoprice.com/productmediumimages/30091.jpg

The screws I am talking about are the silver ones on the left side of the shaft in the picture.

Will this mount fit the InFocus IN7xx models? The mounting bolt locations are pretty far apart.

Has anybody used this mount for one of these projectors?

Yep, I'm using it with my IN72.

Thanks Red

Is this a ball and socket design on either end of the drop rod because I don't see where the pitch and roll can be adjusted.

I too have no problems with Monoprice. Just had a small shipment of cables come in, didn't even think to look on there for a mount.

Actually purchased a nice looking mount off ebay for just under triple this price from a joker named dmrainey who has problems anwering his emails and being straight. Sorry for the vent but will let you know how it is when/if I actually get it. It's for an HD70 as well.

Mike

That thing looks so lame in the pic, glad to hear it's pretty solid. I'll be ordering one here shortly for my 4805.

Is this a ball and socket design on either end of the drop rod because I don't see where the pitch and roll can be adjusted.

I too have no problems with Monoprice. Just had a small shipment of cables come in, didn't even think to look on there for a mount.


Yeah its a ball and socket type design on each end. I can grab some pictures of mine when I get home tonight, and post them sometime this weekend.

Wow, this looks like a great deal! Since it works with the IN72, I'd think it would work with my IN24.

As the past two months have been my first experiences with projector equipment, I've been uneasy about the idea of ceiling mounting. I've used drywall anchors for custom lighting and other stuff in my ceiling, but hanging a 6 -7lb, several hunder dollar item above my head makes me nervous.

I need to order a few cables from monoprice (this will be my third order, great company!) so I might as well pick this up! It will solve all my seating issues.

mbennum

Do you know what kind of screws you used for the IN72?

Wow, this looks like a great deal! Since it works with the IN72, I'd think it would work with my IN24.

As the past two months have been my first experiences with projector equipment, I've been uneasy about the idea of ceiling mounting. I've used drywall anchors for custom lighting and other stuff in my ceiling, but hanging a 6 -7lb, several hunder dollar item above my head makes me nervous.

I need to order a few cables from monoprice (this will be my third order, great company!) so I might as well pick this up! It will solve all my seating issues.

mbennum

Do you know what kind of screws you used for the IN72?

I screwed a chunk of 2x10 to the joists where I wanted to hang it, and attached the mount to that with lag screws, so that helps. I don't think I would just hang it with drywall anchors.

I just used the screws that came with the mount, they fit perfect and worked fine.

Does the longer drop unit have pitch/roll/yaw adjustments?

Jon


I didn't see anyone answer this question so ... bump. -- Jon

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I have received my ceiling mount and I'll write detailed directions for assembling the mount as soon as I can. Look for a link in my sig.

I just used a piece of plywood, and a 2x4. Cost me a whole 50 cents for the screws for I already had the wood.

May not be the prettiest thing out there, but its good enough for government work ;)

Besides, I couldn't afford $50-$100 for a universal mount.
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I like the guys from Monoprice, but this mount is a joke. Ordered one just to see what it was like figured it was cheap enough to experiment with. . .
Yes, it's cheap, but I could never recommend it to anyone even at 20-30 bucks.
It's difficult to hang, has limited adjustment and is a real pain to get tight and straight. You will need to cut off the plastic tabs to get a standard wrench close to the nut. Won't take long as it's very easy to cut. The plastic is reinforced by a metal bracket so I don't think it will come down, but it will make you think twice if you plan to sit under the mount.

I wish I could say this was a great cheap alternative to the chief projector mount, but it's not.

I've written the directions but even the pictures will probably be sufficient for most people who are on the edge of ordering this.

jberger is mostly right about this mount. It's not particularly difficult to assemble, but the adjustments are a bit difficult to set and then keep set. It's very easy to knock it out of whack just by adjusting the zoom or focus. I also wouldn't recommend this for anyone who needs to mount it on anything other than a flat plane, meaning vaulted or cathedral style ceilings are out, there just isn't enough adjustment to deal with those angles.

That said, this is a $16 mount that *does* work.

I purchased the 22lb rated Projector mount at Monoprice, and I couldn't be happier. I plan on putting together some better instructions because the ones included are terrible. But I did figure it out, and it's not hard at all. It's actually very well constructed and can be adjusted easily if you do it right.

PJ:
http://images.monoprice.com/productmediumimages/30091.jpg

For those planning to buy this, here is what you need to know:

1) Put the 3 arms on the projector first. Use included screws. Let them slightly loose so they can swivel.
2) Next, take the plate and insert the 3 arms into the 3 grooves... they will slide free into the grooves.
3) Now rotate the plate clockwise, and the 3 arms will start to slide into the groove until eventually they cannot slide anymore because of radial tension. With a little luck, the screws on the projector are visible at this point, and not obstructed by the arms. Tighten them at the projector.
4) Tighten the 3 arms now at the plate too.
5) The main rod attaches to the secondary rod with a simple dual springloaded screw mechanism. You first need to turn these screws clockwise until they reach their maximum depth. DO NOT TIGHTEN OR YOU WILL BREAK THE PLASTIC INSERT. Just let it bottom out, and stop!!!
6) Now insert one rod into the other, until the spring-loaded screws snap out and through the holes.
7) Now you need to UNSCREW both screws. UNSCREW TO TIGHTEN!! Not intuitive, but that's how it is. You are basically unscrewing the bolts so they press outwards against the rod. You can do this as hard as you want/can for a very tight and solid fit, nothing can break. This is key, you must unscrew for a tight fit.
8) The springloaded mechanism is in fact present in two sections of the mount. You can apply the same principle at the base for a sturdy mount.
9) Optionally, if you want to make sure that the swivelling mechanism (which allows the pj plate to swivel/rotate 15 degrees in all directions) stays in place when you adjust it to a certain position, you can tighten the screw/bolt that holds it in place. I went ahead and did that, and it made the swivel joint tighter. It's slightly harder to tilt now, but it stays in place rock solid.

I couldn't be happier with this mount. I know others have not-so-good things to say, but if you do it right, it is rock solid.

I will post pics with a proper tutorial once I find the time, but I wanted to share this quickly.

I purchased the 22lb rated Projector mount at Monoprice, and I couldn't be happier. I plan on putting together some better instructions because the ones included are terrible. But I did figure it out, and it's not hard at all. It's actually very well constructed and can be adjusted easily if you do it right.

PJ:
http://images.monoprice.com/productmediumimages/30091.jpg

For those planning to buy this, here is what you need to know:

1) Put the 3 arms on the projector first. Use included screws. Let them slightly loose so they can swivel.
2) Next, take the plate and insert the 3 arms into the 3 grooves... they will slide free into the grooves.
3) Now rotate the plate clockwise, and the 3 arms will start to slide into the groove until eventually they cannot slide anymore because of radial tension. With a little luck, the screws on the projector are visible at this point, and not obstructed by the arms. Tighten them at the projector.
4) Tighten the 3 arms now at the plate too.
5) The main rod attaches to the secondary rod with a simple dual springloaded screw mechanism. You first need to turn these screws clockwise until they reach their maximum depth. DO NOT TIGHTEN OR YOU WILL BREAK THE PLASTIC INSERT. Just let it bottom out, and stop!!!
6) Now insert one rod into the other, until the spring-loaded screws snap out and through the holes.
7) Now you need to UNSCREW both screws. UNSCREW TO TIGHTEN!! Not intuitive, but that's how it is. You are basically unscrewing the bolts so they press outwards against the rod. You can do this as hard as you want/can for a very tight and solid fit, nothing can break. This is key, you must unscrew for a tight fit.
8) The springloaded mechanism is in fact present in two sections of the mount. You can apply the same principle at the base for a sturdy mount.
9) Optionally, if you want to make sure that the swivelling mechanism (which allows the pj plate to swivel/rotate 15 degrees in all directions) stays in place when you adjust it to a certain position, you can tighten the screw/bolt that holds it in place. I went ahead and did that, and it made the swivel joint tighter. It's slightly harder to tilt now, but it stays in place rock solid.

I couldn't be happier with this mount. I know others have not-so-good things to say, but if you do it right, it is rock solid.

I will post pics with a proper tutorial once I find the time, but I wanted to share this quickly.

Please see my previous post....

Also, you can place the bolts on the outside of the column but over tightening will cause the plastic bits inside to break. I hadn't considered what you did, nice work.

Please see my previous post....

Also, you can place the bolts on the outside of the column but over tightening will cause the plastic bits inside to break. I hadn't considered what you did, nice work.


I missed the fact that you had posted instructions in the blog. Nice work.

Perhaps you would consider updating it with the more correct procedure of UNSCREWING the springloaded bolts, while leaving them inside the mount? That is definitely how it was designed to work. I just kind of figured it out by chance, and it is sturdy as heck! Very solid!!!

I missed the fact that you had posted instructions in the blog. Nice work.

Perhaps you would consider updating it with the more correct procedure of UNSCREWING the springloaded bolts, while leaving them inside the mount? That is definitely how it was designed to work. I just kind of figured it out by chance, and it is sturdy as heck! Very solid!!!

Will do!

Hope this is not considered a hijack... I purchased this for my Samsung, and like it (mine is the flush version on the linked page).

It will support 33 lbs and has all the adjustments. It will even allow for a horizontal mismeasurement of up to 1.5" in each direction, in case your pj doesn't have horiz lens shift.

As some reviews state, the directions more or less suck, but the extra time spent figuring it out is worth it... for example the Sammy also has its mount holes spread really far apart, and I was able (after a prompt from a fellow AVSer, thanks Larry) to attach legs to legs and extend them.

Google for a decent price... I got mine from the large South American river but there may be better prices out there.

http://www.atdec.com/netscape/projector1.html

That Atdec looks good to drop my VP4001 to where I want it, but does not seem to come in a dark color.

I was thinking to give them a call to confirm it worked with my PJ, however this company is in Australia....lol. Guess I'll send them an email instead.

UPDATE: They do have an office is the US, it is on their brochure.

Actually, the brochure here shows it in Black.

http://www.atdec.com/brochures/A4%20Flyer%20Telehook%20Projector.pdf