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#3267826 - 04/12/11 07:53 AM The TOOB
Wild_Bill_Kelso Offline
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Getting ready to build a Series One with Tarmac Aces controls & can't decide on my display.
Until I found this!

TOOB

video here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIfttyd12Xc&feature=player_embedded#at=72

I see they just lowered the screen to $500.00.
I think I may give this a whirl with a good projector. I bet Cliffs of Dover is awsome on it.
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#3267925 - 04/12/11 09:55 AM Re: The TOOB [Re: Wild_Bill_Kelso]
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God. I so want one now. The tube-zilla is the way to go!!

I can't see any prices on the site


Edited by Ltfransky (04/12/11 09:59 AM)
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#3267932 - 04/12/11 10:07 AM Re: The TOOB [Re: Wild_Bill_Kelso]
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Interesting to see more!
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#3268010 - 04/12/11 11:31 AM Re: The TOOB [Re: Wild_Bill_Kelso]
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I also just found this. . .
Frex Canopy Screen thumbsup
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#3268303 - 04/12/11 05:32 PM Re: The TOOB [Re: Wild_Bill_Kelso]
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Approx 1400$ for the desktop one (cheapest/smallest).

Look on youtube for videos, I personally am not sure I like it, looks/feels weird...

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#3268564 - 04/13/11 04:33 AM Re: The TOOB [Re: Wild_Bill_Kelso]
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A while back, I did a little research into this type of screen:

I've been quoted £350 for a 1.8 metre half-hemisphere in white GRP and £610 for a hemisphere (enough for two screens) in clear acrylic.

Not looked into sourcing a suitable first-surface mirror yet though.
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#3270776 - 04/15/11 06:28 AM Re: The TOOB [Re: Wild_Bill_Kelso]
Wild_Bill_Kelso Offline
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This is from the TOOB Support Team:

Quote:
Thank you for your enquiry, unfortunately your requested product is not currently available on the market. Think Out Of Box plans to relaunch in the third quarter of 2011. We will announce, pricing/ launch schedule soon.
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#3270969 - 04/15/11 09:54 AM Re: The TOOB [Re: Wild_Bill_Kelso]
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I'd rather go with the Warpalizer:

http://www.gamewarping.com/sider/gamewarping.asp?NodeID=922

Now we're talking!

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#3271025 - 04/15/11 10:56 AM Re: The TOOB [Re: Wild_Bill_Kelso]
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How is warpalizer with a single projector? That's my big question. Hence me looking at the "TOOB". I'm putting so much into my controls I may not be able to go with two projectors.
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#3273708 - 04/18/11 04:49 PM Re: The TOOB [Re: Wild_Bill_Kelso]
BHawthorne Offline
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Originally Posted By: Wild_Bill_Kelso
How is warpalizer with a single projector? That's my big question. Hence me looking at the "TOOB". I'm putting so much into my controls I may not be able to go with two projectors.


My suggestion is to take a look at NTHUSIM in preference over Warpalizer. NTHUSIM has single projector pricing and universal DX7-11 and OpenGL compatibility all in a single utility. Also, not one to nitpick, but Warpalizer is a knockoff product. NTHUSIM was the first into the consumer hobby marketplace. NTHUSIM is branched from the Immersaview Sol7 codebase, which has been in development for commercial/military applications for over 7 years now. I've been an NTHUSIM user for well over a year now. It feature matches everything Warpalizer does for less money and has better game compatibility. NTHUSIM is also free demo to download and try so you know everything will work 100% ok before you purchase anything. wink

Here is my own personal setup in my basement. You might note that all the pics in this were before NTHUSIM 3.0 added in edge blending, so there are no longer the butting projectors like in the pic.
http://www.nthusim.com/setup/bhawthorne-triple-circular-projection

Frex vs TOOB, I'd go with a TOOB. As I understand it, TOOB is more cost effective. But if you want to DIY, you can also go with a 60" circular dome skylight and rear projection Goo Paint it. There are examples of that option on YouTube.


Edited by BHawthorne (04/18/11 08:24 PM)
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