Has anyone mounted F Proj. in between cieling joists? (1 Viewer)

[Bill>O]

I am preparing to have a screen and Front Projector added to my family room.
Unfortunately, my spouse would prefer that the projector be invisible, including not having a custom ceiling box protruding either.
I searched and found the Premier Gyrolock ceiling / wall mount,
Based upon their specs I figure that I can open the ceiling, mount the mount on the floor boards or a cross brace between the joists, and swivel the projector almost entirely up in between the joists when not in use.
All I need to complete the opening is a suitable flush mounting door.
Has anyone done this?
Any problems foreseen with this approach?
Thanks,
Bill

 

[Jack Ferry]

I saw something similar in use in a church gymnasium. The projector was mounted on a remote controlled shelf that dropped down when in use and retracted afterwards. The ceiling material was attached under the shelf to create a flush appearance. Sorry, but I don't have any details on how it was done. (Now that I think of it, they may have had a winch, but for home use I would think you could use something similar to drop down attic steps.)

Ventilation will be important, but should not be a problem as long as you allow for complete cool down before you return the projector to it's home in the ceiling.

 

[Bill>O]

Actually, I have seen several of these automated drop down systems, but the prices are higher than the cost of the projector I plan to use. That is why the Gyro-mount idea is so appealing, the cost is similar to other cieling mount systems, under $200.
The one unknown is just how far it will drop in the down position, but it should be enough to allow for adequate ventilation, I will make sure of that before installing it.