Electronics Area Projector and Speakers: Difference between revisions

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If you need help help, send a message in [https://discord.com/channels/1270929620224704544/1270933607011057776 #⚡-electronics-general] on [[Discord]].
If you need help help, send a message in [https://discord.com/channels/1270929620224704544/1270933607011057776 #⚡-electronics-general] on [[Discord]].
[[File:Projector screen buttons.png|thumb|153x153px|Projector screen buttons]]
==Projector Screen==
 
== Projector Screen ==
The up/down buttons are located on the wall to the right of the white board. Make sure it doesn't get caught on any magnets or chairs or the trash can.
The up/down buttons are located on the wall to the right of the white board. Make sure it doesn't get caught on any magnets or chairs or the trash can.
[[File:Infocus projector.jpg|thumb|100x100px|InFocus Projector]]
[[File:Projector screen buttons.png|229x229px|Projector screen buttons|center|frameless]]


== Projector - [https://www.projectorcentral.com/InFocus-IN3148HD.htm InFocus IN3148HD] ==
==Projector - [https://www.projectorcentral.com/InFocus-IN3148HD.htm InFocus IN3148HD]==
1080p (1920 x 1080) native resolution
1080p (1920 x 1080) native resolution[[File:Infocus projector.jpg|150x150px|InFocus Projector|center|frameless]]


'''On/Off''' - The power button is labeled on the projector, press it once, green light should get lit. Press the power button twice to turn it off.
'''On/Off''' - The power button is labeled on the projector, press it once, green light should get lit. Press the power button twice to turn it off.
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See the Audio and Speakers section to get HDMI audio from the projector to the speakers.
See the Audio and Speakers section to get HDMI audio from the projector to the speakers.


== HDMI devices ==
==HDMI Devices & Screen Sharing==
[[File:HDMI cable reel.jpg|thumb|133x133px|HDMI cable reel]]
===Long ass blue/black HDMI cable reel - Screen sharing, old school===
 
[[File:HDMI cable reel.jpg|200x200px|HDMI cable reel|center|frameless]]Self-explanatory, the end that plugs into your computer might need to be jiggled.
=== Long ass blue/black HDMI cable reel - Screen sharing, old school ===
Self-explanatory, the end that plugs into your computer might need to be jiggled.


See the Audio and Speakers section to get HDMI audio from the projector to the speakers.
See the Audio and Speakers section to get HDMI audio from the projector to the speakers.
[[File:Chromecast google tv.jpg|thumb|100x100px|Chromecast Google TV]]
===Chromecast with Google TV - Screen sharing via Chrome from Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android, and casting video===
 
[[File:Chromecast google tv.jpg|150x150px|Chromecast Google TV|center|frameless]]
=== Chromecast with Google TV - Screen sharing via Chrome from Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android, and casting video ===
The white dongle device, often times it's left unplugged. The remote generally lives above some of the components bins behind you if you're facing the screen and under the projector.
The white dongle device, often times it's left unplugged. The remote generally lives above some of the components bins behind you if you're facing the screen and under the projector.
 
{| border="0" cellpadding="12" style="margin: 20px auto 20px auto; text-align:center;"
! <big>'''[https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3228332?hl=en Desktop Chrome Browser]'''</big>
!<big>'''[https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/2995235?hl=en-CA&sjid=13013890999400756860-NC Mobile YouTube]'''</big>
|-
![[File:Chromecast from Chrome Browser.png|frameless]]
![[File:Chromecast from Youtube.png|frameless]]
|-
!Triple dot menu > Cast > Electronics Area
!Cast button > Electronics Area
|}
'''Using the Chrome browser you can cast your screen/browser/tab to it.''' From the YouTube mobile app you can cast videos. Volume can be controlled through the remote's side buttons or in the YouTube app.
'''Using the Chrome browser you can cast your screen/browser/tab to it.''' From the YouTube mobile app you can cast videos. Volume can be controlled through the remote's side buttons or in the YouTube app.


You can also just use the remote to browse YouTube through it.
You can also just use the remote to browse YouTube through it.
[https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/6006232?hl=en Quick start guide to casting].


See the Audio and Speakers section to get HDMI audio from the projector to the speakers.
See the Audio and Speakers section to get HDMI audio from the projector to the speakers.
[[File:Screenbeam.png|thumb|100x100px|ScreenBeam]]
=== ScreenBeam (ActionTec) - Screen sharing from Windows and Mac, natively===
 
[[File:Screenbeam.png|150x150px|ScreenBeam|center|frameless]]
=== ScreenBeam (ActionTec) - Screen sharing from Windows and Mac, natively ===
''I have no idea how to use this thing, but I know how to internet.''
''I have no idea how to use this thing, but I know how to internet.''


This is the four legged black device with ActionTec written on it. Make sure the HDMI for it is plugged into the projector.
This is the four legged black device with ActionTec written on it. Make sure the HDMI cable for it is plugged into the projector.
 
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'''You can screen share to it natively through Windows and Mac''' (but not Linux, because we're dirty people). The [http://sup.screenbeam.com/setupsb/ setup guides can be found on the ScreenBeam site].
!<big>'''[http://sup.screenbeam.com/setupsb/us/win10/ Windows]'''</big>
!<big>'''[http://sup.screenbeam.com/setupsb/us/macos/ MacOS]'''</big>
|-
![[File:ScreenBeam Windows.png|frameless|400x400px]]
![[File:Airplay menu.png|frameless|300x300px]]
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!Action Center > Connect > Electronics Area
! AirPlay > Electronics Area
|}
'''You can screen share to it natively through Windows and Mac''' (but not Linux, because we're dirty people).


See the Audio and Speakers section to get HDMI audio from the projector to the speakers.
See the Audio and Speakers section to get HDMI audio from the projector to the speakers.


=== DIY ===
===DIY ===
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_AdmBLKukQ&pp=ygUJaGRtaSBtZW1l HDMI over Hose]
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_AdmBLKukQ&pp=ygUJaGRtaSBtZW1l HDMI over Hose]
[[File:Russoundmbx-amp.2 l.png|thumb|100x100px|Russound MBX-AMP]]
==Audio and Speakers - [https://www.russound.com/products/audio-systems/streaming-systems/mbx-amp Russound MBX-AMP]==
Rectangular box with a few buttons on the front. Both an amp and a smart streaming audio device doodad.[[File:Russoundmbx-amp.2 l.png|150x150px|Russound MBX-AMP|center|frameless]]


== Audio and Speakers - [https://www.russound.com/products/audio-systems/streaming-systems/mbx-amp Russound MBX-AMP] ==
===Audio from Projector / HDMI / Chromecast Google TV / ScreenBeam===
Rectangular box with a few buttons on the front. Both an amp and a smart streaming audio device doodad.
 
=== Audio from Projector/HDMI ===
Press either of the '''1 ★ 2''' buttons and the input should switch to the analog wire coming from the projector. Control volume through your laptop/mobile app/Google TV remote or whatever the source is.
Press either of the '''1 ★ 2''' buttons and the input should switch to the analog wire coming from the projector. Control volume through your laptop/mobile app/Google TV remote or whatever the source is.


=== Chromecast, Spotify, AirPlay ===
===Airplay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect===
Should be on the network as '''MBXAMP-Electronics'''. Will auto-switch source.
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=== More... ===
![[File:Airplay Chromecast Spotify Connect.png|center|frameless]]
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!'''<big>MBXAMP-Electronics</big>'''
|}
===More...===
You need to grab the [https://www.russound.com/russound-app Russound mobile app] to mess with the other inputs.
You need to grab the [https://www.russound.com/russound-app Russound mobile app] to mess with the other inputs.


[[File:Google Play Store Badge.png|frameless|link=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.russound.russound&hl=en-US]]
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![[File:Google Play Store Badge.png|frameless|200px|link=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.russound.russound&hl=en-US]]
[[File:Apple Appstore Badge.jpg|frameless|link=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/russound/id1546632546]]
![[File:Apple Appstore Badge.jpg|frameless|180px|link=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/russound/id1546632546]]
|}
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