BenQ House Mapping Projectors
Transform Your Home into a Living Canvas
Transform Your Home into a Living Canvas
FAQs
What devices are needed to complete a house mapping setup?
For the house mapping to work, you would need the followings:Hardware:1. High-Lumen Projector with Short-Throw Lens: A projector with at least 4,000 lumens is recommended for a standard house, with 5,000+ lumens needed for larger homes to overcome ambient light or red brick houses. Short-Throw Lens are highly recommended to reduce the distance needed between the projector and the house.2. Video Player or Mini-PC: A laptop or a dedicated mini-PC is needed to play back the video content.3. Video Projector Enclosure (weatherproof box with fan): A secure, waterproof, and vented box is required for the projector to protect it from rain, dust, and sprinklers.4. Mounting Equipment: Stable ground anchors, poles, or a sturdy table to position the projector at the correct height & angle, protect equipment from theft.Software & Content:1. Projection Mapping Software: Specialized software allows you to "warp" the image to match the architectural lines of your house.2. Content Creation/Editing Tools: Software used to create or edit the visual content (e.g., animated holiday effects).3. Video Content: Pre-made or custom video loops designed for window or house mapping.You may refer to the tutorial video and the article below for more detailed information.https://www.benq.com/en-us/knowledge-center/knowledge/complete-guide-how-to-install-a-house-mapping-projector.html
How large of a house can be mapped by a 4000 lumen projector?
In most cases, a 4000 lumen projector can map a two-story house up to 30 feet high. This would enable an image about 45 feet wide using a single projector.