Choosing 3D Projector with Tridef Driver
Hey guys,

I am currently working on a project for school to create a table with 3d projection from underneath the table to view from the top of the table. I have low knowledge on this and need some help.

The laptop that will be connected to the projector has an Nvidia Quadro 1000m video card. I am planning on using the Tridef drivers and need some help picking a projector. Since this is a project for school, I am trying to keep the cost to a minimum. I am not 100% sure what I should be looking at in a projector to have 3D working with what I have. The following are some of the projectors I found and was wondering if they would work:

1. http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/optoma-optoma-720p-120hz-3d-home-theatre-projector-hd66-hd66/10145333.aspx?path=68772abc1c2ee59abfc9eb0686108ad4en02
2. http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/optoma-optoma-3d-xga-projector-dx550-dx550/10184235.aspx?path=27197be3e8b1c74e4d2bd645bd026674en02
3. http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/optoma-optoma-3d-svga-projector-ds550-ds550/10184230.aspx?path=5eb63279238fdb605ded1acc5b7a6ad6en02

If these projectors will not work, what should I be looking for in a projector to have 3D working for my project?

Again I appreciate any help, thanks!
Hey guys,



I am currently working on a project for school to create a table with 3d projection from underneath the table to view from the top of the table. I have low knowledge on this and need some help.



The laptop that will be connected to the projector has an Nvidia Quadro 1000m video card. I am planning on using the Tridef drivers and need some help picking a projector. Since this is a project for school, I am trying to keep the cost to a minimum. I am not 100% sure what I should be looking at in a projector to have 3D working with what I have. The following are some of the projectors I found and was wondering if they would work:



1. http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/optoma-optoma-720p-120hz-3d-home-theatre-projector-hd66-hd66/10145333.aspx?path=68772abc1c2ee59abfc9eb0686108ad4en02

2. http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/optoma-optoma-3d-xga-projector-dx550-dx550/10184235.aspx?path=27197be3e8b1c74e4d2bd645bd026674en02

3. http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/optoma-optoma-3d-svga-projector-ds550-ds550/10184230.aspx?path=5eb63279238fdb605ded1acc5b7a6ad6en02



If these projectors will not work, what should I be looking for in a projector to have 3D working for my project?



Again I appreciate any help, thanks!

#1
Posted 12/17/2011 12:41 AM   
Why are you asking this here and not on Tridef's site?
Why are you asking this here and not on Tridef's site?

#2
Posted 12/17/2011 01:40 AM   
Seriously, do a lil research, before linking 3 random projectors. Have you ever heard of throw ratio? No? GOOGLE it! None of the projectors you listed will do want you want. As far as I know, none of the Ultra short throw projectors are 3D. Have you experienced 3D? Go to your local Best Buy and check it out. I've no idea what you're trying to accomplish by trying to do 3d projection from underneath the table to view from the top of the table. Makes no sense. Are you thinking of a Hologram? Easiest thing you can do is get a rear projection TV, go to Home Depot, buy table legs, screw them onto the back of the TV, then lay it over. Insta projection table.
Seriously, do a lil research, before linking 3 random projectors. Have you ever heard of throw ratio? No? GOOGLE it! None of the projectors you listed will do want you want. As far as I know, none of the Ultra short throw projectors are 3D. Have you experienced 3D? Go to your local Best Buy and check it out. I've no idea what you're trying to accomplish by trying to do 3d projection from underneath the table to view from the top of the table. Makes no sense. Are you thinking of a Hologram? Easiest thing you can do is get a rear projection TV, go to Home Depot, buy table legs, screw them onto the back of the TV, then lay it over. Insta projection table.

#3
Posted 12/17/2011 04:35 AM   
Hmm, seems there is an ultra short throw 3D PJ. http://www.gizmag.com/sanyo-short-focus-3d-projector-pdg-dwl2500j/15264/

http://panasonic.net/sanyo/news/2010/05/18-1.html

Now this, or a similiar model (if there is one) could be used for under a table.

You could use the screen from a discarded/junked rear projection TV.
Hmm, seems there is an ultra short throw 3D PJ. http://www.gizmag.com/sanyo-short-focus-3d-projector-pdg-dwl2500j/15264/



http://panasonic.net/sanyo/news/2010/05/18-1.html



Now this, or a similiar model (if there is one) could be used for under a table.



You could use the screen from a discarded/junked rear projection TV.

#4
Posted 12/17/2011 05:55 AM   
Well the 3D projection is just one part of the project, there is more to it.

Regarding the throw ratio, I am planning on using a mirror at the bottom of the table to bounce the projection off of, therefore taking care of the throw ratio issue.

I was asking this question here because I was hoping that maybe some people here would have experience or knowledge on this topic and hopefully be able to help me out. Thanks again!
Well the 3D projection is just one part of the project, there is more to it.



Regarding the throw ratio, I am planning on using a mirror at the bottom of the table to bounce the projection off of, therefore taking care of the throw ratio issue.



I was asking this question here because I was hoping that maybe some people here would have experience or knowledge on this topic and hopefully be able to help me out. Thanks again!

#5
Posted 12/17/2011 07:15 PM   
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