Wireless projection from workstation to projector

[techie1982]

Hi All

 

Over the summer we had some building work completed in our science departments that involved the flooring being replaced. The VGA outbound and inbound cables appear to have been damaged as the colours being displayed through the projector are incorrect (red not displaying properly at all). The building company are wondering whether a wireless option would resolve the issue and not result in the flooring being dug up to replace the VGA cables. I have heard of "Lightbox" device but don't know where to source one.

 

Is there a wireless option available?

 

Regards

 

techie1982

[SamanthaD]

I'd say no - get them to replace the VGA like for like. That's why they (should) have insurance!

[Asgard]

Some of our offices/meeting rooms have these for external visitors etc.

 

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Our last 20 new classrooms all have floor boxes with vga and HDMi Cables run as part of the wiring loom so that we have an instant backup.

Edited September 28, 2017 by Asgard

[jmak]

I'd say it's analogous to network connections: WiFi is pretty good, but there's no way you'd spec a classroom/office a a network point.

 

If they want to pay for that as an interim to get you to half term and then fix it properly, it would seem like a reasonably offer...

[Ex-MGSTech]

Yes, try a Microsoft WiDi adapter, around £40 on Amazon

[thimon]

+1 for Microsoft Miracast adapters, we're rolling them out in our school. £40 each, work brilliantly, although only with Windows 10 devices, so hopefully you're up to date!

[pete]

We've used Apple TVs with AirParrot (~£6/device) to good effect in our science labs.

 

However, I'd also make them dig up the floor / run a fresh VGA during the summer hols.

[Fazza]

Dig it up over the summer hols? That would mean 1year without a VGA connection!! Edited June 18, 2018 by Fazza

[pete]

Dig it up over the summer hols? That would mean 1year without a VGA connection!!

 

I blame whoever necro'd a thread from September 2017 in June 2018.