I currently have a 3d monitor mounted on my ceiling that faces down when on in bed (so I can use the computer when in bed). How well does the IR emitter work? I really don't want to mount it on the ceiling with the monitor, and would rather have it at my feet. Of course my head would laid back on a pillow as I'm laying down watching the monitor on the ceiling. Will I run into issues with the glasses and the transmitter, and if so, are there options available other than mounting it alongside the monitor on the ceiling?
I currently have a 3d monitor mounted on my ceiling that faces down when on in bed (so I can use the computer when in bed). How well does the IR emitter work? I really don't want to mount it on the ceiling with the monitor, and would rather have it at my feet. Of course my head would laid back on a pillow as I'm laying down watching the monitor on the ceiling. Will I run into issues with the glasses and the transmitter, and if so, are there options available other than mounting it alongside the monitor on the ceiling?
It is IR, therefore it is little more than a line of sight device. Not sure if what you are proposing works.
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Build a skinny little stone pillar next to your bed to hold the emitter! It'll be like an alien jewel, glowing brightly with radioactivity. It'll get you laid, man...
Build a skinny little stone pillar next to your bed to hold the emitter! It'll be like an alien jewel, glowing brightly with radioactivity. It'll get you laid, man...
You should be fine to have the emitter almost anywhere nearby you. I messed about with mine after I read your question to see just what angles etc you get signal loss and you pretty much have to look directly away from it. If you had it on a desk, but it was facing you as you stare upwards it should be ok. Just make sure you have your lights turned off if you have one on the ceiling near your TV/Monitor as they can cause all sorts of flicker if you look directly at them. Also, just a suggestion, but the emitter itself is actually EXTREMELY lightweight, you could probably blue tac it to your nearest wall, or double sided sticky tape or something, if thats easier than sticking it on the ceiling, where the cable probably wouldnt reach without an extension =P
TBH tho in my opinion, if you had it at your feet on a desk, as long as your head is like slightly tilted towards it and you arent looking directly away, you should be cool. It's not THAT sensitive, you really do have to pretty much look the opposite direction near enough to get it to fail.
You should be fine to have the emitter almost anywhere nearby you. I messed about with mine after I read your question to see just what angles etc you get signal loss and you pretty much have to look directly away from it. If you had it on a desk, but it was facing you as you stare upwards it should be ok. Just make sure you have your lights turned off if you have one on the ceiling near your TV/Monitor as they can cause all sorts of flicker if you look directly at them. Also, just a suggestion, but the emitter itself is actually EXTREMELY lightweight, you could probably blue tac it to your nearest wall, or double sided sticky tape or something, if thats easier than sticking it on the ceiling, where the cable probably wouldnt reach without an extension =P
TBH tho in my opinion, if you had it at your feet on a desk, as long as your head is like slightly tilted towards it and you arent looking directly away, you should be cool. It's not THAT sensitive, you really do have to pretty much look the opposite direction near enough to get it to fail.
[quote name='Eightball' date='09 May 2011 - 10:47 PM' timestamp='1304992033' post='1235386']
You should be fine to have the emitter almost anywhere nearby you. I messed about with mine after I read your question to see just what angles etc you get signal loss and you pretty much have to look directly away from it.[/quote]
Not the case with mine. Mine is mounted on the ceiling about 6' in front of me (using a projector with 96" screen). If I look down at the keyboard which is in my lap, glasses will flick in and out of sync.
[quote name='Eightball' date='09 May 2011 - 10:47 PM' timestamp='1304992033' post='1235386']
You should be fine to have the emitter almost anywhere nearby you. I messed about with mine after I read your question to see just what angles etc you get signal loss and you pretty much have to look directly away from it.
Not the case with mine. Mine is mounted on the ceiling about 6' in front of me (using a projector with 96" screen). If I look down at the keyboard which is in my lap, glasses will flick in and out of sync.
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I currently have a 3d monitor mounted on my ceiling that faces down when on in bed (so I can use the computer when in bed). How well does the IR emitter work? I really don't want to mount it on the ceiling with the monitor, and would rather have it at my feet. Of course my head would laid back on a pillow as I'm laying down watching the monitor on the ceiling. Will I run into issues with the glasses and the transmitter, and if so, are there options available other than mounting it alongside the monitor on the ceiling?
I currently have a 3d monitor mounted on my ceiling that faces down when on in bed (so I can use the computer when in bed). How well does the IR emitter work? I really don't want to mount it on the ceiling with the monitor, and would rather have it at my feet. Of course my head would laid back on a pillow as I'm laying down watching the monitor on the ceiling. Will I run into issues with the glasses and the transmitter, and if so, are there options available other than mounting it alongside the monitor on the ceiling?
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TBH tho in my opinion, if you had it at your feet on a desk, as long as your head is like slightly tilted towards it and you arent looking directly away, you should be cool. It's not THAT sensitive, you really do have to pretty much look the opposite direction near enough to get it to fail.
Hope this helps.
TBH tho in my opinion, if you had it at your feet on a desk, as long as your head is like slightly tilted towards it and you arent looking directly away, you should be cool. It's not THAT sensitive, you really do have to pretty much look the opposite direction near enough to get it to fail.
Hope this helps.
You should be fine to have the emitter almost anywhere nearby you. I messed about with mine after I read your question to see just what angles etc you get signal loss and you pretty much have to look directly away from it.[/quote]
Not the case with mine. Mine is mounted on the ceiling about 6' in front of me (using a projector with 96" screen). If I look down at the keyboard which is in my lap, glasses will flick in and out of sync.
You should be fine to have the emitter almost anywhere nearby you. I messed about with mine after I read your question to see just what angles etc you get signal loss and you pretty much have to look directly away from it.
Not the case with mine. Mine is mounted on the ceiling about 6' in front of me (using a projector with 96" screen). If I look down at the keyboard which is in my lap, glasses will flick in and out of sync.
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Cooling: CPU - Thermochill PA120.2, DC3.25/XSPC Res top, Apogee Xt extreme. Vid Cards - Exos 2, XSPC Razer.