I really appreciate the time you took to break he steps down to a level that a newbie that me could follow and understand. I’d love to send you some photos of a 4 way adjustable mount that my husband and I created. Can’t wait to see yours too!
This is so extremely helpful. I love the projectors group but I definitely am a person who needs to see it done rather than trying to read it and wondering if I’m doing it right 😂 thanks so much for taking your time to make such an in-depth video!!!
It's most certainly intimidating the first time but you can absolutely do it! If you get stuck, ask for help in the Projectors for Sewing Facebook group. Make sure you follow the posting guidelines to include photos and details so you can get the help you need!
So glad it helped! But things have gotten so much easier since this! Don’t forget to use one of the new calibration programs to make the last few steps easier than ever!
Oh dear I watched this video and it was all so clear. I finally got my ultra short throw projector turned it on made sure it worked played with the menus reset it and everything after that is like you're speaking another language. Is there a more dumbed down version of how to set this thing up available. Like I had to hunt and search all over the menus to find the keystone and once I'm there I have no idea what to do with it
You’re not using the keystone menu at all. You’re correcting for keystones by physically adjusting the projector. There’s a link in the description box (I’m sorry, I don’t have it handy on my phone) to Sasha’s set up guide if you find that format easier to follow!
@@DaileySewsStuff oh that's kind of funny I came to your video after reading Sasha's guide. I must have a mental block or something because it's just not making sense to me. I know I can hire help through Skype I really wish I could hire someone to come to my house and do it for me. And I am a computer technician by the way.I'm still a bit confused when you talk about adjusting keystones I don't know what that is
@@nancypollard4531 that is funny! We send people to each other because different people learn in different ways and we both just want to be helpful. Keystone is when the image is a trapezoid rather than a rectangle. Your goal is to make your image a rectangle by physically moving the projector. There’s a graphic in her guide and I used it in the blog post that goes with this video that explains it very well. Blog post here: www.daileysewsandstuff.com/blog/unboxing-and-setting-up-an-epson-ust But I think the best thing to do is just start. Wiggle the projector around with the calibration grid projecting and pointed at your mat. You’ll see how it changes.
I show you in the adobe Basics video if you need a visual but you *can* rotate without paying and they are just being ridiculous in the way the present it. If you right click and then click the WORDS “rotate view clockwise,” it’ll work. It’s only if you try to use the very convenient icons that they tell you that you have to pay for that service.
Hi, I have ordered this same projector. Is there a way to change the projection from landscape to portrait. My cutting surface is on an old kitchenette countertop in my basement, so it’s narrow and would work best if the projector could go sit to the right of the cutting area instead of in front of it. Does that make sense? Any help would be appreciated!
It does make sense. And you are not the first person to wish it worked like that! There is no way to make the projection a different orientation, unfortunately. You can intentionally make the projection too big so it takes up the whole portrait space you have. Or put something beside your countertop to place the projector onto, if that works in your room. If you post a picture in the projector group or in my group, I’m sure we can help you brainstorm!
@@DaileySewsStuff Thank you! I tried it but my Mac is too old. Do I have to have that to be able to use the cord you mentioned? I'm just pulling it from my printer.
@@lynnseyporter374 I’m not very knowledgeable about Macs. But, if your projector has HDMI or VGA ports and your computer does, too, you should be good to use those. USB B is easier to calibrate for a lot of people, but it’s not the only thing that works.
The table mount plans are $5! But no matter what you do, you have to calibrate. Mounts make it slightly easier but the biggest thing you can do is start with a flat, level cutting surface!
If HDMI works for you, that’s totally fine. If USBB isn’t working, I’m going to guess you have a Mac. There’s a security setting you’ll have to change. I don’t know what it is off hand but I do know Sasha covers it in the Set Up and Calibration Guide linked in the description box.
So helpful! I just ordered a USB-B cable and I'll continue to set it up in the morning, because you were right-- getting it out of the box was a big mental hurdle for some reason!
Hi I just bought this new-to-me projector, Epson 455wi. You video is such a great help. I have to put my projector at the end of my cutting table. I have no room to put it behind the side of table. I cannot set it on the back of the table either, because I don’t have the depth. Question: can I rotate the screen vertically somehow?
Nope. Unfortunately, they only project landscape. You can, however, set it up high enough that only a portion of your screen is on the cutting table and make it work by rotating the pattern itself in Adobe.
Hi! Great video series. I was wondering what the smallest size of projection the Epson Ultra Short throw (485wi is it?) can project? It says on the website 60" but it looks like you're able to fit it on a 24 x 36" cutting mat
60” is probably a diagonal measurement and, yes, it’s pretty close to the size of my mat, just a little overhang. The size of the projection is always relative to how far the lens is from the mat.
This is so awsome thank you. I’m about halfway there. I don’t know why but all of a sudden the graphics are only half there. So every square is only two sides. No idea what I’ve done , sigh . No idea what I’ve done .
How odd!!! Honestly, my first answer would be turn it off and on again-the program, if that doesn’t work, the projector, if that doesn’t work, the computer, if that doesn’t work, delete and redownload the grid. I’m so sorry!
I was reading through the comments about an Epson UST in the FB projector sewing group and saw several comments made about the UST causing side shadows and distortion. Would you please comment about whether you have found this to be true? If so, what are your ideas as to how to overcome these issues? Thank you for your help.
The USTs have such a short throw that tiny adjustments make huge differences in the projection. They are more sensitive to unlevel surfaces, tiny changes in position, etc. But those same attributes can be advantageous, too. I’m hoping to do several comparison videos this summer to show these things a little better. I do tend to like my Short Throw better than the USTs, unless I want to use the pens, but each set up is so different that it’s hard to say what would work best for anyone else.
@@DaileySewsStuff I made a simple platform out of a board with leveling legs, and it's SO MUCH EASIER than this cardstock nonsense. However I'd love to have one that screws into the back as well because mine still wobbles a bit. I'll be following to see what you guys come up with!
The plan is for the UST to screw to the mount, be able to make adjustments for calibration, and either clamp to the table or sit on a table. Lots of ideas were thrown about. Now we just need to find time to work on it!
I’m sorry! That’s so frustrating. I’ll ask some questions here but this isn’t a great forum for back and forth discussion and Facebook would be better (allows for pictures, too!). 1) How are you connected? 2) What computer are you connected to? 3) Did you download the driver if connected by USB-B? 4) Could it be that it is showing up but it’s just a black screen if you are connected by HDMI or VGA?
@@marlene21209sounds like you’re using a Mac. It’s a security setting that needs to be fixed. The guide linked in the description box has instructions on fixing that.
For a UST, yes. It makes it slightly easier to connect/calibrate and it is nice to not touch it after its calibrated. But a remote is not necessary for a UST at all.
I’m not sure if the quality of image is better or not but if you have any aspect ratio issues, USB generally solves those. If you’ve got a spare cord, it’s worth the try, in my opinion.
Awesome video… THANK YOU! Question- is the image clearer the closer it is to the table height? I have mine calibrated and it is only about an inch above the surface of the table. It is calibrated but the print is a bit fuzzy. I’m wondering if the distance would change the sharpness? I have an Epson 585W. I have already sharpened the focus as much as possible on the projector (by the filter). Or is there anything else I can do?
@@rebeccahart791 the focus lever helps. You can also change what it thinks it’s projecting onto and that helps, too. That’s in the first part of the settings menu.
Thank you for such an in-depth tutorial. I've watched this vid a few times now and finally ordered a USB to USB B cord. Unfortunately, my desktop/projector set up doesn't like this new connection and won't display my screen. I converted back to my original connection of HDMI to HDMI which works well. I'll now work on calibrating it again.
Regardless of which type of projector, can you make the projection the size of ones cutting surface? If not, how do you work on a pattern that is larger than the work surface, ie a long dress? Thank you for all your videos!
You can’t create just any size; you can’t get it too far from the surface because it won’t focus. However, you can certainly get some very large sizes with an UST projector. I need to do a quick video on how to mark your pattern and your fabric and shift to continue your cutting. However, it’s extremely rare that I can’t fit my pattern on my 24x36 mat. It’s very easy to rotate the pattern to make the longest part of the pattern go the length of your mat.
@@DaileySewsStuff Hi, new day and a new beginning. I was able to download the driver finally! I found it through Epson menu extender>USB. Changed setting to USB display. Then I pressed the sources button to USB display. It worked perfectly. I now see my computer screen on my mat! Yea! Now to find that calibration grid.
Quick question, I have an older version - Epson 580 and I have it connected with a hdmi cable, should I change that? I also couldn’t find a driver for it 😱
This link should be good for all Windows computers using Epson projectors: epson.com/support/usb-display-for-windows If the HDMI cord is working for you, you don't have to change it. If you have trouble getting your aspect ratio right or if your projector is interactive and you'd like to use those features (I don't believe the 580 is interactive), then USB-B is the best bet. HDMI usually works well and doesn't cause aspect ratio issues. However, the 455 in my video only has VGA, no HDMI. While I use VGA for my 410, it *can* cause aspect ratio issues to connect via VGA.
Going to try my again tonight thanks to this video and see if this cord works now after doing some of these steps.
Good luck!
Thanks so much for this visual. My ust should arrive this week, depending on weather delays.....excited!
The weather has been quite the variable this week, hasn’t it? I hope yours goes up easy!
I really appreciate the time you took to break he steps down to a level that a newbie that me could follow and understand.
I’d love to send you some photos of a 4 way adjustable mount that my husband and I created. Can’t wait to see yours too!
Please do! My email is DaileySewsStuff@gmail.com or join my Facebook group and share there! Www.Facebook.com/groups/daileysews
This is so extremely helpful. I love the projectors group but I definitely am a person who needs to see it done rather than trying to read it and wondering if I’m doing it right 😂 thanks so much for taking your time to make such an in-depth video!!!
Thank you! I’m so glad it helped!
I will try my hands at it again tomorrow.
It's most certainly intimidating the first time but you can absolutely do it! If you get stuck, ask for help in the Projectors for Sewing Facebook group. Make sure you follow the posting guidelines to include photos and details so you can get the help you need!
I needed this. I just got an Epson similar to you're and have been pulling my hair out..
So glad it helped! But things have gotten so much easier since this! Don’t forget to use one of the new calibration programs to make the last few steps easier than ever!
Oh dear I watched this video and it was all so clear. I finally got my ultra short throw projector turned it on made sure it worked played with the menus reset it and everything after that is like you're speaking another language. Is there a more dumbed down version of how to set this thing up available. Like I had to hunt and search all over the menus to find the keystone and once I'm there I have no idea what to do with it
You’re not using the keystone menu at all. You’re correcting for keystones by physically adjusting the projector. There’s a link in the description box (I’m sorry, I don’t have it handy on my phone) to Sasha’s set up guide if you find that format easier to follow!
@@DaileySewsStuff oh that's kind of funny I came to your video after reading Sasha's guide. I must have a mental block or something because it's just not making sense to me. I know I can hire help through Skype I really wish I could hire someone to come to my house and do it for me. And I am a computer technician by the way.I'm still a bit confused when you talk about adjusting keystones I don't know what that is
@@nancypollard4531 that is funny! We send people to each other because different people learn in different ways and we both just want to be helpful. Keystone is when the image is a trapezoid rather than a rectangle. Your goal is to make your image a rectangle by physically moving the projector. There’s a graphic in her guide and I used it in the blog post that goes with this video that explains it very well. Blog post here: www.daileysewsandstuff.com/blog/unboxing-and-setting-up-an-epson-ust
But I think the best thing to do is just start. Wiggle the projector around with the calibration grid projecting and pointed at your mat. You’ll see how it changes.
How do I rotate the pattern? If I try to rotate in Adobe, it wants me to pay to upgrade.
I show you in the adobe Basics video if you need a visual but you *can* rotate without paying and they are just being ridiculous in the way the present it. If you right click and then click the WORDS “rotate view clockwise,” it’ll work. It’s only if you try to use the very convenient icons that they tell you that you have to pay for that service.
Hi, I have ordered this same projector. Is there a way to change the projection from landscape to portrait. My cutting surface is on an old kitchenette countertop in my basement, so it’s narrow and would work best if the projector could go sit to the right of the cutting area instead of in front of it. Does that make sense? Any help would be appreciated!
It does make sense. And you are not the first person to wish it worked like that! There is no way to make the projection a different orientation, unfortunately. You can intentionally make the projection too big so it takes up the whole portrait space you have. Or put something beside your countertop to place the projector onto, if that works in your room. If you post a picture in the projector group or in my group, I’m sure we can help you brainstorm!
Thanks! I will do that when my projector arrives. Could you share the link for the USB display for Mac’s instead of windows? Thanks!
@@lynnseyporter374 should be this one but I haven’t tested it: epson.com/Support/wa00790c
@@DaileySewsStuff Thank you! I tried it but my Mac is too old. Do I have to have that to be able to use the cord you mentioned? I'm just pulling it from my printer.
@@lynnseyporter374 I’m not very knowledgeable about Macs.
But, if your projector has HDMI or VGA ports and your computer does, too, you should be good to use those. USB B is easier to calibrate for a lot of people, but it’s not the only thing that works.
oh my god I will just buy the table mount for 200 bucks ha
The table mount plans are $5! But no matter what you do, you have to calibrate. Mounts make it slightly easier but the biggest thing you can do is start with a flat, level cutting surface!
Mount plan link: www.therecreationalwoodworker.com/store/p/patternprojectormount
This was very helpful, You showed us so many different stages. Thank you its given me a few more points to consider before purchasing.
Glad it was helpful!
I have UST Epson 485wi Brightlink it will not display with USB B but it works with HDMI. Am I missing something?
If HDMI works for you, that’s totally fine. If USBB isn’t working, I’m going to guess you have a Mac. There’s a security setting you’ll have to change. I don’t know what it is off hand but I do know Sasha covers it in the Set Up and Calibration Guide linked in the description box.
So helpful! I just ordered a USB-B cable and I'll continue to set it up in the morning, because you were right-- getting it out of the box was a big mental hurdle for some reason!
It’s intimidating to start but SO worth it!!! You’ve got this!
Hi I just bought this new-to-me projector, Epson 455wi.
You video is such a great help. I have to put my projector at the end of my cutting table. I have no room to put it behind the side of table. I cannot set it on the back of the table either, because I don’t have the depth.
Question: can I rotate the screen vertically somehow?
Nope. Unfortunately, they only project landscape. You can, however, set it up high enough that only a portion of your screen is on the cutting table and make it work by rotating the pattern itself in Adobe.
Hi! Great video series. I was wondering what the smallest size of projection the Epson Ultra Short throw (485wi is it?) can project? It says on the website 60" but it looks like you're able to fit it on a 24 x 36" cutting mat
60” is probably a diagonal measurement and, yes, it’s pretty close to the size of my mat, just a little overhang. The size of the projection is always relative to how far the lens is from the mat.
This is so awsome thank you. I’m about halfway there. I don’t know why but all of a sudden the graphics are only half there. So every square is only two sides. No idea what I’ve done , sigh . No idea what I’ve done .
How odd!!! Honestly, my first answer would be turn it off and on again-the program, if that doesn’t work, the projector, if that doesn’t work, the computer, if that doesn’t work, delete and redownload the grid. I’m so sorry!
Hi, I just received my Epson 585 n it only came with a power cord. Shall I buy both a usb b and a vha cable?
No. You only need either a USB-B (recommended) or an HDMI (works just fine, too)
I could not follow because everything you were showing was from a distance
I’m sorry it was difficult for you to follow. The set up guides in the Projectors for sewing group might be a better fit for you.
I was reading through the comments about an Epson UST in the FB projector sewing group and saw several comments made about the UST causing side shadows and distortion. Would you please comment about whether you have found this to be true? If so, what are your ideas as to how to overcome these issues? Thank you for your help.
The USTs have such a short throw that tiny adjustments make huge differences in the projection. They are more sensitive to unlevel surfaces, tiny changes in position, etc. But those same attributes can be advantageous, too. I’m hoping to do several comparison videos this summer to show these things a little better. I do tend to like my Short Throw better than the USTs, unless I want to use the pens, but each set up is so different that it’s hard to say what would work best for anyone else.
I’m having a hard time following you. I’m so confused in what to do or what to look far.
I’m sorry. Where are you stuck?
Hello? How do I keep my zoom percentage when using shift L
There’s a setting you can change in preferences. I have another video showing that. Or you can just use control+Y and re-enter the correct zoom.
I’m so thankful for this because I’m a visual learner!
I’m so glad it was helpful!
Yes!!! I can't wait to see your mounting solution!
I’m excited, too! I told my husband that I’d bought him a business opportunity. 😂 He loves the idea but not quite sure when plans will be out yet.
@@DaileySewsStuff I made a simple platform out of a board with leveling legs, and it's SO MUCH EASIER than this cardstock nonsense. However I'd love to have one that screws into the back as well because mine still wobbles a bit. I'll be following to see what you guys come up with!
The plan is for the UST to screw to the mount, be able to make adjustments for calibration, and either clamp to the table or sit on a table. Lots of ideas were thrown about. Now we just need to find time to work on it!
@@DaileySewsStuff Did you end up creating plans?
@@pinkqueen018 ugh. It’s a source of contention. 😂 He made a prototype and never made the plans.
mine was connected and now I can't get it to connect again
I’m sorry! That’s so frustrating. I’ll ask some questions here but this isn’t a great forum for back and forth discussion and Facebook would be better (allows for pictures, too!).
1) How are you connected?
2) What computer are you connected to?
3) Did you download the driver if connected by USB-B?
4) Could it be that it is showing up but it’s just a black screen if you are connected by HDMI or VGA?
I asked in the group. I had the driver downloaded and it was showing my my wallpaper only. I’m using usb-b
@@marlene21209sounds like you’re using a Mac. It’s a security setting that needs to be fixed. The guide linked in the description box has instructions on fixing that.
Hi there. Is the only positive to having a remote is not touching the projector after set up?
For a UST, yes. It makes it slightly easier to connect/calibrate and it is nice to not touch it after its calibrated. But a remote is not necessary for a UST at all.
just wondered is projection better with USB , I have HDMI
I’m not sure if the quality of image is better or not but if you have any aspect ratio issues, USB generally solves those. If you’ve got a spare cord, it’s worth the try, in my opinion.
Awesome video… THANK YOU! Question- is the image clearer the closer it is to the table height? I have mine calibrated and it is only about an inch above the surface of the table. It is calibrated but the print is a bit fuzzy. I’m wondering if the distance would change the sharpness? I have an Epson 585W. I have already sharpened the focus as much as possible on the projector (by the filter). Or is there anything else I can do?
There is a limit to the distance where it can focus-over about 2’ lens to table it won’t focus well-but generally, no.
@@DaileySewsStuff Thanks! So is there anything I can do to improve the clarity?
@@rebeccahart791 the focus lever helps. You can also change what it thinks it’s projecting onto and that helps, too. That’s in the first part of the settings menu.
Which model are you setting up here? Is there something more than "UST"?
It’s a 455wi. They are all extremely similar, though.
Or rather, all the Epsons are extremely similar.
Thank you for such an in-depth tutorial. I've watched this vid a few times now and finally ordered a USB to USB B cord. Unfortunately, my desktop/projector set up doesn't like this new connection and won't display my screen. I converted back to my original connection of HDMI to HDMI which works well. I'll now work on calibrating it again.
If you have a Mac, there’s a security setting that needs to be changed on the computer but if you’re happy with hdmi, that’s perfectly fine!
@@DaileySewsStuff Hi, Im on a Mac- do you know where the security setting is that needs to be changed?
@@tammywarren5434I don’t remember off hand. There’s a guide linked in the description box by Sasha Sewist with the info though!
Oh my gosh. This is amazing. Thank you so much.
I’m so glad it helped!
Where can I find the video show the use of the pen? Trying to figure out what kind of projector I want to buy! :)
I made one on Facebook awhile ago…I haven’t done one on YT yet. It’s on my list!
Here’s the FB link fb.watch/gqZWhY8aDc/?mibextid=ZKfs5x
@@DaileySewsStuff Perfect, thank you!
Regardless of which type of projector, can you make the projection the size of ones cutting surface? If not, how do you work on a pattern that is larger than the work surface, ie a long dress?
Thank you for all your videos!
You can’t create just any size; you can’t get it too far from the surface because it won’t focus. However, you can certainly get some very large sizes with an UST projector. I need to do a quick video on how to mark your pattern and your fabric and shift to continue your cutting. However, it’s extremely rare that I can’t fit my pattern on my 24x36 mat. It’s very easy to rotate the pattern to make the longest part of the pattern go the length of your mat.
@@DaileySewsStuff thank you, very helpful! Looking forward to the shifting fabric video!
I am unable to download a driver for Catalina 10.15.7 on a Mac. I am at my wits end.
Hmm. That is frustrating. Is it old? New?
Regardless, you can get around this by using the HDMI port/cable instead. It won’t need the driver.
@@DaileySewsStuff Hi, new day and a new beginning. I was able to download the driver finally! I found it through Epson menu extender>USB. Changed setting to USB display. Then I pressed the sources button to USB display. It worked perfectly. I now see my computer screen on my mat! Yea! Now to find that calibration grid.
@@tatorbugnbo2 awesome! There’s a link in the description box for the grid! Good luck?
THANK YOU SOO MUCH! I DID IT!
It seems intimidating but it’s not so bad!
Thank you!
I’m glad it was helpful!
Quick question, I have an older version - Epson 580 and I have it connected with a hdmi cable, should I change that? I also couldn’t find a driver for it 😱
This link should be good for all Windows computers using Epson projectors: epson.com/support/usb-display-for-windows
If the HDMI cord is working for you, you don't have to change it. If you have trouble getting your aspect ratio right or if your projector is interactive and you'd like to use those features (I don't believe the 580 is interactive), then USB-B is the best bet. HDMI usually works well and doesn't cause aspect ratio issues. However, the 455 in my video only has VGA, no HDMI. While I use VGA for my 410, it *can* cause aspect ratio issues to connect via VGA.
@@DaileySewsStuff ok got it...so is a usb then better the hdmi? Thanks so much!
@@DaileySewsStuff ok thank you! I found a cord and will see if there is any difference!
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. But nothing wrong with trying the USB either. Whatever works for you!
@@DaileySewsStuff I'm unboxing today! And I bought a cord that's VGA (projector end) to HDMI (laptop end). Will that cause aspect ratio issues?
Hi there. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Do you use s free version of Adobe?
Yes I do! I show all the things I do with it, downloading it, everything in this video: th-cam.com/video/LiEo8hgpJRU/w-d-xo.html
Watch the first three minutes for the answer. She has shared her knowledge.