Projector ceiling mounting

[SULLY999]

Hi Guys,
I was wondering if anybody could help me out. I have a DLP Projector that I would really like to mount onto my ceiling. However, the room in which I have my projector is the attic and therefore the ceiling is a 'trianglar' shape. Does anybody know of any mounts that I could use or how I could go about installing a regular mount to my ceiling. My projector is an Optoma EP721 however I wouldn't mind using a mount to fit this projector or a universal mount. In addition I wouldn't like to break the bank on buying the mount.
Many Thanks.

[the movie freak]

i bought a universal mount on e bay for 19.00 delivered,once screwed to the ceiling,or side wall you can adjust the angle to suit youre needs,and if it was good enough for a jvc hd 1 it should hold youres no problem,hope this helps

[jcq]

Well - here's mine - came from ebay too - from the US - very cheap too i thought at the time

I screwed a few wooden blocks together - and then attached the mount to that - and have a moble hanging down - to stop me walking into it!

Just watch out for the heat that the PJ generates - the Sanyo I have is OK - but my previous one used to blast the ceiling somewhat

jcq

[SULLY999]

Thanks alot Guys,
You couldn't by any chance point me in the right way of buying one as I am new to this and havn't got a clue which one to purchase. Once again thanks! :D

[SULLY999]

Hey JCQ thanks for the tips however by looking at your photo's it seems to top of your attic ceiling is flat. Mine goes up into a point as you can see by looking at the photos I have taken. Once again can you point me in the right way of purchasing a suitable mount.

Thanks.

[SULLY999]

Just to let you know my projector is a Optoma EP721. If I was to buy a universal mount would the screws fit my projector?

[jcq]

Ah - mine has about 3" wooden flat section in the apex - so I just screwed the blocks to it. The mount I had was much more like mechano - rather than a more fabricated mount

I got mine from these guys eBay UK Shop - Projector-Gear: Extensions, Optoma mount with Extension, Sony Mount with Extension
But i must have an older model - these are more £ than i remember

A few thoughts
- perhaps you could make a v shaped block to mount the bracked on
- make a shelf?

But - firstly watch out for ventilation IN - and heat OUT - with mine - it was the heat out that made it lower than the PJ otherwise could have been

Also - projectors are HEAVY - watch out that you've screwed anything into something solid! I remember being nervous when i let it go for the 1st time

I did wonder whether i should put mine under a table - and "hide" it that way - would make getting the cables there easier - something else to condider (as if you didn't have enough!

Cheers
jcq

[SULLY999]

Yea I shall try out these ideas and have a look at the mounts. If you come across an ideal mount for me send me the link and that would be great.

Thanks Alot

[SULLY999]

Hi, Could you try and find the mount you bought or roughly the same type cause I'm getting no look in finding one. Thanks!

[SULLY999]

JCQ- How did you go about sorting out the power cable and other cables?

[jcq]

Well - we have skimmed plasterboard - on top of 3" thick solidish foam type insulation - we also have the eves at the side - with "cupboard" type access all the way along

So - made a 2" sq hole near the PJ - got a long stick with string on it - crawled along the eves - and got string caught with a coat hanger. Then pulled the cables through with the string. So easy to say - but in practice...

I've covered the hole with a light-switch cover & the bristles from a letter box - looks really professional for pennies - it's mentioned quite often here

I'll have a look for "my mount" - but whichever type you have you still have the challenge of somehow mounting it in the centre of the room? (i think i should have centred the lens of mine - rather than the PJ itself - although I've mostly compensated for it.

I'll take a close-up of it - when I get my son off his PS3

[jcq]

The cables - through the plasterboard - along behind the eves - and then backout in the corner - where all the gadgets are

the mount as you can see - not much to it. I had to get new bolts & washer/spacers to make this mount - from my 1st PJ - fit the Sanyo (which was a lot bigger and heavier than i was expecting!)

[SULLY999]

Some very good ideas there. What's the cable clipped to the ceiling? Im just curious about it.

I also have cupboard access so I could go along the line you went in which to sort out the cables.

However, I would have to make a decent size whole as I am using a VGA cable which has quite a big connector.

Another thing is, do you have a connection type box in the corner to connect the wires into like schools use?

Many Thanks for you help!

[SULLY999]

Do you or anyone else know where you can buy a Connection Plate with VGA, S-Video, Composite connections?

Thanks!

[jcq]

The clipped cable - power - the Z5 has a funny power connector - so - i added a single socket onto the ceiling - and plugged into that. Then - it's really a just a long extention lead - round the back - back through the wall - and plugged into the existing socket - i didn't want to start rewiring things!

Connection plate - perhaps these guys? (I got my Tannoy speakers from them - a bargain going the rounds a while back) CPC | CPC - Over 100, 000 products from one of the worlds leading distributors of electronic and related products.