Does it charge via USB?
Projector and screen?
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Does it charge via USB?
Hmmm, not tried. I don’t think so, but I’ll check.
It uses 60w which I think might be a bit high for a battery pack but maybe if it goes via the internal battery...
Hi....
Thinking of fitting a mini projector to the ceiling of my T6 and having a pull down screen, that can be pulled down from the roof wen the pop top is raised. Anyone got any experience regarding this?
Was thinking something like this for the projector. Can be powered by inbuilt battery, can play via USB Wi-Fi and has Netflix built in... But open to ideas
Not sure what screen to go for?
Thinking of fitting a mini projector to the ceiling of my T6 and having a pull down screen, that can be pulled down from the roof wen the pop top is raised. Anyone got any experience regarding this?
Was thinking something like this for the projector. Can be powered by inbuilt battery, can play via USB Wi-Fi and has Netflix built in... But open to ideas
Not sure what screen to go for?
I’ve done this. I took a while picking a projector as there seems to be various different specs that are quite similar. I decided to get one that could be charged by a power bank and it works really well. I also wanted one that had its own operating system so it doesn’t have to have something connected to it. I went with this one (though from a different seller) Projector and have been really impressed with it. It’s tiny. It’s not particularly loud but works great with a Bluetooth speaker.
I looked at mounts and in the end went with one for a small security camera as they seemed much smaller then the actual projector ones which all seemed to have a big drop.Mount
for the screen I just got a spare bit of curtain lining and used a plastic rod at the top and bottom with a couple of velcro straps to strap to the inside op the pop top (where the straps go to close it). It all works very well and can easily remove the projector and use at home too. The kids love it ...
I looked at mounts and in the end went with one for a small security camera as they seemed much smaller then the actual projector ones which all seemed to have a big drop.Mount
for the screen I just got a spare bit of curtain lining and used a plastic rod at the top and bottom with a couple of velcro straps to strap to the inside op the pop top (where the straps go to close it). It all works very well and can easily remove the projector and use at home too. The kids love it ...
Excellent, looks great.. Nice neat set up.... So need to sun a power cable to it?
What size is you screen canvas cut to? Only reason I ask, is I don't pick the VW up until next week. Trying to get everything I need
What size is you screen canvas cut to? Only reason I ask, is I don't pick the VW up until next week. Trying to get everything I need
Nope, the battery last probably for about 90 mins so for a longer film I just sit the power bank on top of my units and plug it into it.
I sized the screen to fit my pop top exactly width and height so I think it will depend on the specific pop top you get as I think the height might vary quite a bit
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Just saw your other post too. It’s a skyline roof I’ve got too so assuming it’s the same - screen I made is 46” wide x 33.5” high.
Thanks, that a great help
Hi, this set up looks great and thanks for the links. Looking at copying (best form of flattery, right?!). Quick questions, the way you’ve got the projector attached at the back looks like it’s upside down. Does the projected picture correct itself i.e. project the right way up? Also, does this projector have Android TV inbuilt so, with a decent WiFi connection, you can have Netflix, Prime, etc? And lastly (sorry), can you plug in external hard drive/SD card to play MP4 movies? Thanks
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Yeah not sure how it does it but the projector knows which way up it is so auto corrects. I used the camera brackets as they were a lot shorter than the projector ones I could find (and cheaper).
This unit has android (9.0 I think) so runs Netflix and prime. Unfortunately skygo does t work direct but can do via laptop and hdmi. I use a micro SD with a bundle of mp4s and plus them great. Not tried a hdd but don’t see why it wouldn’t work in the USB. It also has small internal storage 32GB I think.
Hope this helps
@Gavinsky23 - Do you have any more information on the mount you used for the projector. Link not available any more.
Hopefully this link works https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DL79...t_i_WYNCGHFXQT2G4YMCAMHD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
- nice and cheap for a pack of 3 so I did intend to try and have another somewhere else for the kids when driving or for when using in the house. Found these were a lot shorter than the actual projector brackets - seem good quality for the money too.
I went with some SmallRig bits, mounted on the roof.
Just the middle item that stays fitted permanently
Does work out a bit more expensive though!
Just the middle item that stays fitted permanently
Does work out a bit more expensive though!
I’ve done something very similar.
I use something like your universal magic arm which I attach to an insert nut which I’ve fitted to the flat section of my bifold bed , just in front of my rear cupboard
I would attach a photo, but site won’t seem to let me atm
Simon
We’ve got the Anker Nebula Capsule Max. They have £80 off on their own Nebula site atm. It’s 720p, can save videos offline, has Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Sky Go, YouTubes apps. Can use as a Bluetooth speaker for music. Great for downloading videos to before going away. We have the tripod and use it to aim it at the poptop - we don’t bother with a screen and tripod avoids using a mount. 
Thank you bethamari - great
I got the capsule projector, duronic 50 inch screen, clamp to attach to top of unit, usb charger and adaptor to enable capsule to charge without mains power!
also purchased a 4g min hub for WiFi.
will post pictures/links if anyone's interested.
