[satfam]

I currently have a Panasonic PT 700 projector ceiling mounted using a RPA 225. I am thinking of replacing it with a new projector, either a Panasonic 1000 or a Epson 1080. Do I need a new mount or can I use the RPA universal mount and get (althought I couldn't find it on the Chief site) a new SLB bracket?


I sent an email to Chief but they never responded. Thanks.

 

[SMac770]

That's the idea. But checking mounts&more, the SLB bracket is actually a few dollars more than the complete RPA kit. Guess they figure since the separately purchased SLB bracket is only marketed in conjunction with the expensive Smart Lift units, it might as well be expensive too. So just buy the complete RPA kit and enjoy your extra RPA top.

 

[PLincoln]

..or if you're somewhat handy, you make your own SLB bracket. A while back I was able to snag a Chief mount off Ebay for next to nothing (less than 20.00 new) for a PJ that I didn't even own, with the intention of just replacing the SLB plate...well 3 projectors later I am still using the Chief mount, and each time I buy a new PJ, I just make a new plate.


It's a shame really, I literally just gave away a home made SLB plate for the AE700.


Between the Chief website and your PJ owners manual, you have all the info you need to make the mounting plate.

 

[bud16415]

The chief mount I just adapted to my Sharp XR10X didn't have a adapter plate but to my surprise the chief base was large enough to encompass all the mounting holes in the 10X. so I just transferred them into the flange of the chief and drilled them.


This photo shows the mount but not the projector mounting. But you should check first to see if you can catch the holes just in the flange.

 

[bqmeister]

Bud, I REALLY love the way you prepared your ceiling for the mount.

In fact, you may have saved me $100 (and made my plans a hell of a lot easier.


I was planning on getting a second mount for my carport for the occasional outdoor theater. But I'd still need to unscrew the projector from the mounting pole, leaving the base in place, and then reattach outside.



Using something like this would simplify the procedure (slide out, slide in). And I could paint each frame to match the appropriate ceiling. Plus it'll make it easier to align the next projector I buy (my panny ax100 lens is centered perfectly, only because the lens is not centered on the projector. But with this, I wouldn't need to worry about that.


I may have a project to do very soon now.

 

[bud16415]



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Originally Posted by bqmeister /forum/post/0


Bud, I REALLY love the way you prepared your ceiling for the mount.

In fact, you may have saved me $100 (and made my plans a hell of a lot easier.


I was planning on getting a second mount for my carport for the occasional outdoor theater. But I'd still need to unscrew the projector from the mounting pole, leaving the base in place, and then reattach outside.



Using something like this would simplify the procedure (slide out, slide in). And I could paint each frame to match the appropriate ceiling. Plus it'll make it easier to align the next projector I buy (my panny ax100 lens is centered perfectly, only because the lens is not centered on the projector. But with this, I wouldn't need to worry about that.


I may have a project to do very soon now.

Glad you like the idea I started a couple threads about it and outlined a few other advantages of the slide idea. Keep in mind this was a 15 minute whip it out prototype. I think one could be made to look pretty good.


If you build one or two or want to talk more about it as its kind of off topic on this thread post to one of the other threads ok.