Royal Fortune Construction Thread - Page 26

Thanks Warren. Yeah - sorry it was not done when you came over but hey - now you have an excuse to stop by if you are around ATL again!

I think the new Transformers will fit the bill for something loud.


Thanks Cinema Mad. I used an aluminum U track down the left/right side with a guide block. I think if I were doing it over - I would use something like your design shows because that is a great idea. I have lots of ideas for how to improve this system and plan on uploading a few more detailed pics today of the final system.

Thanks guys! I have decided that I will put together a detailed DIY horizontal masking guide for everyone similar to the candy counter. I was just going to snap some more pics but feel like some images need more discussion so...look for that coming soon (meaning at the latest by the end of the week).

kjlewie-it is right on top of the Carada border which sits off the screen 1". It slides on some slick plastic pads (I will have a picture of that in the construction plans for retro fit masking systems).

Cinema - I would probably go with the 50 because Ken told me it is quieter and more powerful. Honestly - the 30 is not too loud but at any rate I would opt for the 50.

Anyone have any recommendations for a movie that uses 1:85:1?? War of the worlds says it is but for some reason it plays in 1:73:1. I want to program the My position on the somfy motor for 1:85:1 and can't seem to find any movies in that format off hand.

LOL!



Ok. I will give those a try. Thanks guys!


Yup.


LOL! Don't count on it. I brought my wife down all fired up that finally it was working and she said..."that's nice babe - are you going to come up in a few minutes for dinner?" That's it...That's nice? Oh well. I'm still fired up about it for the both of us.

Thanks Steve - I can't wait to see it.

Thanks Mark. Would make a great winter project.

Dave - I think I have around 300 in it. 1/10th cost of professional system.

160 somfy motor w/ir and power supply.
50 somfy coil spring, brackets and IR remote
80 aluminum rollers and bars
40 black velvet
wood/screws/flange bearings/etc 20

Time - 8 hours just masking system. Screenwall rebuild - 16 hours because I had to build new fabric wrapped panels and trial and error with masking and screenwall.

I am making a small change to the masking side design. I originally used wooden blocks traveling inside an aluminum C channel to keep the masks straight in front of the screen. Last night I cut a small block of wood and added 2 - 1.5" rubber casters to it to make a wheel base that will travel up and down the track. I think it will work better than the wooden block and travel easier. Admittedly this is just tinkering...but I feel it is a better solution than the wooden travel blocks. Pictures tomorrow when I have it all put together.

Thanks John

Check out ScottJ0007's build for side masking. I think he nailed it but used a different motor/limit switches design to automate.http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=941076

If I build side masking - I will emulate his design but use Somfy motors, coils springs, ribbon spools and ribbon cable instead.

Hey Anthony. Yes - Jog works successfully. I am not able to get the my position set - but not because of the somfy motor - rather the PS3 or Panny Projector seems to take a 1:85:1 Aspect ratio movies and converts it to 16x9.

This is ok - I guess - but seems strange. Anyhow - jog up and jog down are about a 1" move at a time. I don't know if I will use this much but I programmed it into my universal remote just in case.

Still working on the how to guide but have been busy recently.

Awesome. I will be watching your thread for progress pics. I also have a couple of new ideas to share if you are interested that I think would be improvements to my design.