Basement HT almost done.... (1 Viewer)

[Shane-M]

Hi All.....I wanted to pass along the latest pics of my in-progress HT system.

I still have to build a stage with Center channel speaker mount, install carpet, install elevated seating platform and recliners. Getting there!!

Screen with motorized drape masking system:

http://www.soundreproduction.com/bas...2010-11-04.JPG

Back of equipment rack in A/V closet:

http://www.soundreproduction.com/bas...2010-11-04.JPG

More pics to follow soon....

Best Regards,
Shane

 

[Roy Lumsden]

Sweet . Can you tell us more on how you made the motorized drape masking system?

Roy

 

[Shane-M]

Hi Roy,

Sure. Remote controlled motorized drape masking system on a budget:

Components used:
1. Motorized Drape Controller
http://www.smarthome.com/3142.HTML

2. IR X10 Command Console
http://www.smarthome.com/4040.html

3. X10 Appliance Module
http://www.smarthome.com/2001.html

4. Sony RM-AV3100 Remote

5. DIY Screen/Drape mount/frame to support drape track.

Connect drape track string to Drape Controller/motor. Plug controller/motor into appliance module. Plug IR X10 Command console into wall. Program RM-AV3100 to control X10 devices and then create a macro to turn drape motor on/off. Preset drape motor so that at close, 4:3 masking is applied and at open, 16:9 masking is applied. I programmed 4:3 and 16:9 control buttons on the Sony remote....at the press of a button, I can set either 16:9 or 4:3 vertical masking....

Regards,
Shane