![]() It can also be hooked up to other gaming consoles for larger than life video games. It hooks up to a DVD player (we use our PlayStation). We’ve used it several times and I’d pick it all over again. It’s not the ultimate, best quality, but at around $100 it’s the perfect choice for movie nights at home. Before putting it back on the frame, I sewed the ribbon on the sides at the top, bottom and middle, by folding the ribbon in half and stitching it down to create tabs to tie it to the sides of the frame.Īs for the projector, we looked at several before deciding on this Movie Projector we found on Amazon(that’s an affiliate link). Sewing it just a tiny bit small means the screen will stretch out nicely and help against wrinkles. I put it onto the frame, then measured where it needed to be hemmed on the bottom, then took it back off the frame and ran another pocket for the bottom. ![]() I used the top hem and turned it down one fold, then ran a stitch close to the edge to make a pocket for the top of the frame. The most important part is to find a solid white wall. Instead of getting an expensive screen, you can simply project directly onto the wall without worrying that your image will be cut off due to size limitations. The sheet is the screen part, and it’s fairly easy to install. Blank Wall This is the simplest alternative to a projector screen and this idea has probably popped up in your mind. Before you drive it into the ground, be sure to sew your sheet. We drilled holes in the pipe at an angle towards the center to help the stakes get enough stability to hold up. The 7 ft pieces go at the top and bottom, the 3 ft pieces are the legs, the 2 ft pieces are the “feet” that holds it all up. Using the graphic above, assemble the frame. I tried multiple types, but this kind will hold the weight and be stable enough to hold up well over and over again. NOTE: If you use less than 1 1/2 inch it will not be very stable. Cut the second two so you have a 6 ft piece and two 2 ft pieces.Cut the first two pieces so you get a 7 ft piece and then a 3 ft piece.Start by cutting the PVC pipe in these measurements: compound miter saw (or handsaw to cut pipe).6 pieces of 3/4 grosgrain ribbon, 18 inches long each.8 – 10 inch spikes (found in nail section).4 – T fittings (that fit 1 1/2 inch pipe).2 – 45% elbows (that fit 1 1/2 inch pipe).4 – ten ft long pieces of 1 1/2 inch pvc pipe.The entire screen cost around $50, so this plus the projector may have been one of the best Father’s Day gifts we’ve ever thought of. Want to make your own DIY outdoor movie screen? This project is super simple – and the best part is that it all comes apart for storage in minutes. So we decided that we wanted to bring the fun home – so not only could we watch one whenever we want, but we can also invite over friends and family to join in on the fun. Going to the drive-in movie is always such a blast – but our closest one is quite a bit away.
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