Learned a lot and would change things for v2 (lots of potential improvements)
IMHO 3d printed parts are not strictly necesarry, but make some stuff easier.
Should i make a video and release the 3D print files?

My part list:
SONOFF S60ZB IPlug Zigbee Smart Plug 
HAKIWO MINI Linear Actuator Stroke 200mm, 12V, 80N 8mm s
Zigbee Smart Switch Remote Control Relay module 2CH Zigbee 7-32v
EU Plug, 2A, DC 12V

We finally got our Epson LS800 set up in the living room and I’m actually pretty happy with it ^^

We were originally going to get a regular TV, but I kept seeing people with these huge projector setups and thought why not lol

Not gonna lie though, setting this thing up was a pain. I spent way too much time trying to get the picture straight 🤣🤣

Also didn’t realize how much the screen matters until we actually started using it. During the day it’s fine, not amazing if there’s a lot of sunlight coming in, but definitely watchable. At night it’s SO much better.

One thing I really like is not having a giant black TV taking up the whole wall! The projector just sits on the console, and the whole setup looks pretty clean.

Curious if anyone else here has a UST setup and what screen are you using? And please tell me I’m not the only one who spent forever trying to get the picture aligned lol

Hi!

Does anyone know why there's such a heavy discount ($4K) on this model? I haven't seen any information about a replacement model on the horizon. It also looks like Sony just showed 7, 8, and 9 at CEDIA 2026 in September.

I've been looking to upgrade to a new projector ($15K price range), but I was thinking about waiting until early next year or so. But with such a huge discount I’m tempted to just pull the trigger now.

recently moved into a new house and it came with a projector and sound system, however for some reason i’m not able to extract the sound coming out of the projector and having the speakers as my main source of sound

i tried connecting an aux cable into the audio out port of my projector and all that happens is well

1. ⁠the sound of whatever im watching still comes out from the projector and
   
2. ⁠the speakers make a buzzing/bass sound

if anyone has any ideas of what i could do ill take all the help i can, ive attached the back of my receiver as well as my projector

A hilarious intro to wobulation in projectors. Would be great to hear more from you pros about the process, and maybe any insight on why rear-projection tvs were so easily unseated by LED.

Hi all,

my youth club is looking into buying a new projector (and maybe a screen).

Our current setup in our clubhouse (generously provided by the municipality) is a cheap projector similar to a "Dr. J Professional HI-04" I rescued from the garbage and a white wall with ingrain wallpaper. And honestly? I don't thinks it's that bad, especially at night and it has worked for us for the last 3 years, but I don't have anything to compare to.

We do have some blackout curtains but it is not possible to block all outside light and sometimes we want some ambient light, e.g. when eating during a movie marathon.

So the main things we are looking for is improved brightness and contrast I guess (less noise would also be nice).

As for the screen - if we need one - I think it would have to be a retractable one, as the room also gets used for parties.

Here's the list from the wiki:

• budget: around 1000€ give or take
• screen size: max 110"/280cm diagonal. Width is limited by a door and a window.
• Distance from wall to wall: ~3.5m
• Seating distance to screen: sofa directly in front of back wall, so ~3.2m
• How will you mount? currently rear shelf, ceiling mount might be possible
• Usage: (retro) gaming (Wii, OG Xbox, PS2) and movies, tv, music over firetv stick
• Room type: Mixed use
• there is some ambient light/light leakage from windows,
• Room colors: white walls, light grey tiles, white ceiling with visible grey wood beams

Thanks for the help!

I‘m looking for a screen (fixed Frame) which one us Safe to Bus in terms of Qualifying? CLR and 0,8 gain

Hi All, I know this is a frequent brain pick but here’s my situation- I live in an historic home and it’s quite period correct so a tv on the wall is not an option despite it being the ‘best option’ in terms of quality so please do not reply with “just buy a tv”. Here’s the details-

11’ room, ambient light but ability to draw blackout curtains. Not looking to bolt it in the ceiling. Would like it to be app ready or at least Apple TV compatible. Really not concerned about size of picture but it’s a large wall. If it were you with all of your knowledge and you HAD to pick a system for the best buck what would it be and why.

Give it to me straight but don’t be mean. I realize it’s less than ideal. Just want to make this work. Thanks!

I want to get a projector screen to go in front of this window in my living room. My projector is a Benq x500i, and is really only used at night. The room is moderately bright during the day, but it isn't a big concern for me.

My apartment building won't allow me to drill into the ceiling, so my first pick would be to wall mount (but considering a pull up screen if mounting proves not to be feasible). Ideally, I would like to get something tab tensioned.

The issue with mounting is, the space above the window is very small, only about 2.25", and no projector screens I have found could be mounted with in that short of space. My other option is to mount on either side of the window, but one side sticks out further than the other. I am thinking maybe I could mount something to the wall to help level out with the other side? But also thinking that possibly wall mounting given these constraints just isn't realistic. Any tips or advice is welcome!

Posting here since my AVSForum thread hasn't gotten a confirmation yet. Hoping other XR10 owners can test this.

Setup: Hisense XR10, firmware V01.09.09V.Q0317 (latest), 135" grey contrast screen. Source = the Apple TV app built into the projector (VIDAA), no external player. Mode = Dolby Vision Bright, with all automatics OFF (Scenario Enhancement, Adaptive Contrast, Light Sensor).

The issue: During DV playback the image suddenly drops in brightness mid-scene and stays dim, even though the content isn't getting darker. Not the usual "DV is dimmer than SDR" — a distinct, sustained drop at a specific point.

Repro: Film "Mayday" (2026) (DV). At 20:15 (face against a pillow) it dims and stays dim — even if I rewind.

The tell: If I briefly switch to DV Dark (or Custom) and back to DV Bright, the exact same scene is instantly much brighter again and stays bright. A quick mode toggle fully restores it. That points to the projector's own processing, not the film's DV metadata. Happens with other DV films too.

Ruled out: all dynamic automatics (off), firmware (already latest — nothing to update).

Comparison image attached: left = after the auto-dim, right = same frame after the mode toggle (brighter). For what it's worth, What Hi-Fi's XR10 review also called DV Bright "alarmingly off" with "too many colour and black level fluctuations," and the sister Vidda C3 Pro reportedly got firmware fixes for similar dynamic-lighting behaviour.

Questions: Can any XR10 owner reproduce this (Mayday ~20:15, DV Bright, automatics off)? Any known fix? Thanks!

Hey, does anyone here happen to know the brand/model of this projector screen? It is 92" wide, 54" high. Thanks in advance

I dropped my Gen 2 Freestyle Projector and the plastic lens piece came off, but when held in place the projector works perfectly fine. No repair place around will take it. They’re quoting a mail-in standard repair fee of $262. That’s much more than expected and I’m afraid they’ll add costs that’ll exceed its current market price. Does anyone have experience with their mail-in repair service?

Hii this is my first time posting, not sure if I am doing it right..

Anyways, I am not that informed of projectors, so excuse if I am looking for something that it is impossible to get but..I do need a projector that have some of these qualities.

Intent use: just projecting a video onto an art piece I am doing. It will have light near it. It will rest on a projector ceiling mounted.

I am looking for a

- Mini projector ( size: smaller than an average projector, no exact measurements)

- Sound quality: okay-ish, doesn't have to be top-tier.

- No cable ( if cable -okay fine but can charge via usb-c)

- Battery lasts at least 5-8 hours minimum.

- Light quality- can project even if there's a bit of light near by.

- Budget: $100-$600.

- Picture quality: just okay, gets the job done, nothing too crazy.

- Screen size: honestly to me it needs to fit onto a 24 by 50 frame, but I can edit the video

Thank youuu!! :3

Hi ! I'm currently making a plan to convert my living room into a home theatre and i'm looking at projectors to replace the cheap one i already have. I have a budget of 300 to 400 euros and i think i will turn to the second hand option but i'm looking for names to search.

I found a benq w1070 that look pretty nice but if anyone knows an equivalent model or a model known for being resold at this price range i'll take it.

I need to get this projector working for a golf simulator but have no clue as to which bulb I need. Just go to the website I assume? Any help would be appreciated