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the setup
using just pvc, a flat socket bolt, and a cheap pico-projector you can add an incredible depth to your next D20 game!
the projector mount
just use a 1/4-20 flat screw through a 3/4 PVC coupler to make the mount. feed power and HDMI through the interior of the PVC. nice and clean.
another shot.
Using roll20 to add fog of war and make the maps much more interactive. this is still a work in progress.
oknp
this is bad ass!
vikingsbeast22
Cost?
giraffes4justice
That's a clever and cheap solution. The best kind of solution.
madmongoose18
Roll20 is savage, my dm is so old he don't even know what it is.... in his defence he has all the maps and a nice table lol
OttoChriek
I feel like this would be better if you projected from the bottom of the table duo you wouldnt have shadows
mordondro
have a look at http://edddison.com
ermuhanyway
Nice job, nerd.
neoezekiel
-_-
sdmeyer2
Excellent thinking!
nilmm
With fisuci
Thor400
Mount that bitch to the ceiling, bitches love ceilings
PewterHailStorm
Check out Fantasy Grounds, their client system is much better. Just sayin'
Cystman
Nice, though as clumsy as my group is my fear would be of it getting knocked off the table/
benjamendavis
my table is awfully crowded right now it looks much less hazardous centered on the table, the projector weighs almost nothing so not too bad
Orpheus
This is clever as hell, well done!
nattyd20
Let the guys at Glass Cannon know about this...
PolitefullyRude
+1 for the evic vt....
TheAvengingKnee
I wish this wouldn't have died in development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n94E3IeBquY
VernonTWalldrip
Portable might be a stretch. Schleppable maybe.
Alkas
We get it, you vape.
yourbassist
Schedule 80 pvc would be more rigid if you want to get rid of the flex.
tallquasi
Agreed. That thing probably wobbles like nobody's business.
Dragondraikk
Unfortunately this may prove a little inconvenient if you choose to use physical miniatures or tokens :(
Uniqueusername77
Arrgl... I swear, everyone everywhere has access to D&D style groups. Here its "Soccer this, Soccer that".. Nothing else
EvanJames
Would like to use this to play HeroQuest
DLSLargo
For version two you need one that project up so your minis don't cast shadows
benjamendavis
We need a portable solution since we play at different houses, also you'd need a projector with a lot more punch to to do rear projection.
TimNorris
Is it really that much of a problem? If it projects downward I would assume shadows would be minimal
cocoabutah
I bet you have sick clouds with that vape bro
nilmm
With fiducial and a webcam you can make some tangible and interactive meeples to work with your game, I don't know if rool20 has any API
benjamendavis
i'm debating getting a friends kinnect and playing with some object detection software, would be great if moving tokens would scroll the map
nilmm
It would be awesome. A decade ago I tried with a friend to do this https://irtaktiks.codeplex.com/
nilmm
But we needed to discard the fiducial marker as the under the table setup blurred it. And I think nobody want to se dark drawings over
nilmm
their meeple. With a kinect you could identify each one by the format, and it will be better.
TofuRabbit
This is actually amazing. You should kickstart it or something, there are dozens of us who would spend money on this lol
R7D5
A Kickstarter for something you can knock together with a few bits from a plumbing supplies store, really?
Mergatroid
dozens!
Natertoots
Finally! A DIY project I don't need a goddamn set of machinery to do.
benjamendavis
yep, just a drill. the nice people at home depot will even cut the PVC for you.
SniffsMcgee
I think I love you for sharing this project. Gonna try set something like this for my GURPS group, maybe for xmas this year...
PlesiosaurWithElementsOfAnIdeaOfTheLochNessMonsterBoy
My only problem with this set up is it would be terrible if you used minis of any sort which makes me sad =(
benjamendavis
Since the image is projected 90° overhead- shadows are minimal. Also eliminates the need for keystone adjustment.
PlesiosaurWithElementsOfAnIdeaOfTheLochNessMonsterBoy
Less about the shadows (though that would still be an issue if even slight) more about the paintjobs being washed out by the projection.
benjamendavis
an easy workaround is using a white dot as a token in roll20 - basically your mini's own personal spotlight.
MrProg
We're getting closer and closer to functioning Duel Disks.
mechanimated
All I want is for my holograms to explode my opponents when I beat them extra hard. Is that so much to ask?
TheAvengingKnee
Several years ago Microsoft was working on a different device they call a surface https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n94E3IeBquY
kerms
I still have my plastic duel disk. That thing was my most sought-after Christmas gift of my entire childhood. I was obsessed with YGO.
irishjigg521
Blue Eyes. Blue Eyes everywhere
benjamendavis
d-d-d-d-d-duel?
Cleanssk
Yes its time
SarahPlsz
You missed 2 ds
aer0nz
more importantly, OP is that a nano reef on the bench?
benjamendavis
it is! the edge is a beautiful horrible design. it looks amazing, but any maintenance is a huge pain.
currentlyincleveland
The edge was the hugest pain in the ass. Focused attention on nanocube
aer0nz
Fluval edge was my first nano too, ive now got a 4ft sps reef and a 3gal pico
percula1869
Got any pics? Got a nano too, would love to see more of yours.
aer0nz
some images from my tank @benjamendavis @percula1869 http://imgur.c">/a/BPGN9">http://imgur.com/a/BPGN9 /a/X5j5J
percula1869
Holy crap. Beautiful tank.
aer0nz
Thank you @percula1869 any pics of yours? love the username btw
Gradacious
OP, can you link to the projector?
benjamendavis
Celluon PicoAir on Amazon. If you need HDMI the model is PicoPro.
agmlego
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Gradacious
Omg thanks. You're rig is inspiring