I found a way to enjoy my projector at the touch of a button without mounting it, which is something that I really didn’t want to do, especially with this “faux K” 5040UB that is huge compared to your typical 1080p projector.
I ran HDMI via Ethernet through the attic and ran it under the rug in to the projector that sits on an open ottoman. Sure, I miss that teal color of the old ottoman, but at least we still have a pillow top for the pups and a bit of storage space for 3D glasses and a few nick-knacks. (see pic below to see where I put the projector):
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I ran HDMI via Ethernet through the attic and ran it under the rug in to the projector that sits on an open ottoman. Sure, I miss that teal color of the old ottoman, but at least we still have a pillow top for the pups and a bit of storage space for 3D glasses and a few nick-knacks. (see pic below to see where I put the projector):
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Ethernet to HDMI
The little device that uses Ethernet for HDMI, had a cool trick up its sleeve and also connected via USB to the Mac mini, so now I can get USB on the other side of the room next to my spot on the couch. I use it with a backlit mechanical keyboard. The device has two ports, but I prefer my Logitech Mouse that uses Bluetooth to a wired option. It controls the curser with a ball rather than moving around the entire mouse, so it works great on the arm of the couch. It has an on off switch, which is very convenient, and can be plugged in for a recharge.
Using a wireless mouse allowed me to plug my Dragonfly DAC into the second USB port. I haven’t tested it with other DACs, but this one has a problem playing a clean Hi Rez signal, but it works perfectly with my lossless files and Apple Music options. It would be interesting to see if a powered DAC would do better. Maybe I will test it down the road. I just hate unplugging one of my DACs from a separate system. However, it is nice to have music on demand without messing with anything but the Apple Remote app that controls Apple Music on the Mini.
Using a wireless mouse allowed me to plug my Dragonfly DAC into the second USB port. I haven’t tested it with other DACs, but this one has a problem playing a clean Hi Rez signal, but it works perfectly with my lossless files and Apple Music options. It would be interesting to see if a powered DAC would do better. Maybe I will test it down the road. I just hate unplugging one of my DACs from a separate system. However, it is nice to have music on demand without messing with anything but the Apple Remote app that controls Apple Music on the Mini.
Below are pics of the mouse and keyboard I use in the space
The Wrap Up
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