have a look at my plans

[clancol]

ok. I was going to show you my sketches of my design plans for my screen that i am about to build. But they were naff so i have gone one better.
please leave coments.


Image 1
the 3d room

[hornydragon]

is that a plasma or RP TV??? awsome pic though mate what did you use for it?

[clancol]

the one piece frame is to be made from mdf, covered in a black felt material. The veiwing screen is bordered by small skirting board frame(this frame is also to be covered by black felt. It's grey just for visuals) the screen is going to be matt white fabric from drh about £40. as you can see there is a section cut out to place the center speaker.

[clancol]

another look at the center space
edit:- in reality there wont be such a big distance between the speaker and the image screen

[clancol]

The feet will be made from 2b4 and cut to shape. These will probable be covered in fabic as well. They have a slot for the screen to fit into and a bolt to secure the screen.

[clancol]

another look at the feet without the screen

[clancol]

from the rear you can see the bolts into the screen.
Also notice the bolts into the av stand

[clancol]

another look at the feet without the screen

[clancol]

Just to be safe i have included a support rope

[clancol]

A final look at the screen.
I created the images in 3dsmax
i didnt want a hang down screen. and it may not be practical but it looks good.
I will prob add some DTs and DD placs to the front

If anyone want to see what their intended cinema room will look like in 3d space. just send me the detail's. i.e measurment equipment and i will see what i can do.
I need the practice as i am on my last year of uni, and i am sopposed to get a job in Computer games next year.
thanks for taking the time to look.
Davey C

[Dominic]

davey.
That looks like a good idea, my brother is a final year uni student too he does stuff in max, nothing as good as that though. I will have to get him to mock up my new HC that im planning in a custom room/extension.

good work, it looks fantastic.

what size is that screen, i assume you plan to front project.

[Lex]

Just to be safe i have included a support rope

Very nice mate Maybe attaching it to the cieling above rather than the wall behind might offer more stability? How heavy do you think it will be?

Are you converting an attic space? If so don't forget to reinforce the floor - my mate stuck his foot throught his attic floor the other day

[clancol]

the attic has already been converted.
The room is about done apart from the screen. If you search the diy forum for "results so far" you can see my actual room.(with naff TV)
The size of the screen will be dependant on the throw of the sony hs20.
I also thought about putting a sopport rope to the ceiling but with the increased size of the feet to the rear theres no chance of it falling backward and with the rope behind, there is no chance of it falling forward and it keeps the rope/chain out of view
Dominic what course is your bro doing?

[MarkR]

Originally posted by clancol
Just to be safe i have included a support rope

Very nice, it should look good if all goes to plan.
Just one thing, insted of using rope why not use an iron bar or similar instead, at least that would ensure stability front and back.

[clancol]

i had thought of using a bar or somthing. it may not be as flexible when fitting to the wall as rope would be. But i soppose it would provide more stability for the screen. especialy when my pardigm get going.. Just found out the rough hs20 throw.
looks like it is going to be an 80inch screen.
and the projecter will be on the back wall.