AWOL VISION IC-A150 Motorized Slider Tray for Ultra short throw(UST) projector, extend to 150" picture, automatically Retractable Tray telescopic design, smart syncs with projector's power

My setup includes:AWOL VISION IC-A150 Motorized Slider Tray for Ultra short throw(UST) projectorAWOL VISION 150-inch Projector Screen Fixed Frame, 1.3 dB Peak GainAWOL VISION LTV-3000 Pro 4K 3D Ultra Short Throw Triple Laser ProjectorThis product is the simplest of the set. It works as advertised and allows you to save some space when the projector is not in use. The tray slides out smoothly and automatically when the projector is powered on and slides back to closed and compact form when the projector is powered off. This slider is a great match with the 150" screen and the projector.

So I recently bought the AWOL ultra short throw projector and was dissapointed when I could only get about a 75" display image with it sitting on my TV stand. The only solution was to pull the stand ridiculously far from the wall to get it to a decent size. This tray solved that issue by moving itself to the perfect spot every time. I think the price could probably be about cut in half and then it would be a really great deal but it integrates with the projector very smoothly and without a complicated setup process. I was able to set it to project out a 120" image which is exactly what I needed but it could go further out if I had a bigger screen.

First of all, the build quality on this sliding tray is excellent in my opinion. It feels solid, sturdy, has weight to it and opens/closes with a steady hum that I could barely hear while standing in a room with no other observable sounds. I consider my automatic floor to ceiling rising ALR screen to be quiet and it makes 2-3 times more noise than this tray. Additionally, the tray works just as you expect and “remembers” the extended position you want it to be in if you let it sit for 30 seconds.InstructionsMy primary problem with this device is the very poor job they did providing instructions on how to attach the brackets used to secure the tray to either your wall or your tv cabinet.First of all, the “instructions” sheet does a great job of providing information about the slider (length, width, loading capacity, etc.). It does a fair job of telling you what parts are in the box since it lists the two brackets but not the “bracket extenders” (at least, that is what I decided to call them) and it says there is one set of screws but there were three different sets of screws, in individual bags with labels on them.From the pictures in the Amazon listing, the brackets appear to be attached directly under the tray and an inch or two inside its edges. This makes it look like the brackets are perfectly flat and bent in kind of an L shape. Well, the ones I received are L shaped but also have a partially raised edge on one side so, the brackets should be installed on the bottom corners of the tray. You can also tell this because that is the only way the mounting holes line up with the brackets.Since, I wanted to attach the tray to my tv stand (and not the wall) I initially tried to install the brackets so that the L shape bent downward but finally figured out that, no matter what your plan is, the bend of the bracket should go up instead. Then, it is the bracket extenders that are installed either up or down.Bags Of Screws I Received1. “Bracket Fixing Screws” - used to attach the brackets to the bottom of the sliding tray and the bracket extenders to the brackets.2. “Head Fixing Screws” - looks like screws that should be used to secure the tray to the wall or tv stand. Since the IKEA TV stand cabinets I was using are made of black melamine, I opted not to use these at all and just came up with an alternative solution I will not describe here. If your cabinet is solid wood, these screws may work for you.3. “Laser TV Fixing Screws” - ?? Perhaps these are used to attach your UST projector to the tray? My non-AWOL Vision projector did not allow for this so, I am only speculating here. The instructions provide no insight on this process nor any explanation for the use of these screws.My guess is that the manufacturer considered the installation of the brackets to be intuitively obvious so, they provided nearly no instruction on how that should be performed. As a technical person, I found the process to be frustrating at first and would have appreciated a few more illustrations showing how the parts, screws, etc. should be assembled. I am taking off 1 star as a result of this.As a contrast, I saw a YouTube video by “All Things Tech” for the Nothing Projector Intelligent UST Sliding Tray and their instructions sheet looked much more helpful and complete — you may want to check that one out as well.All of the sliding trays I have researched have cost about $500 and could stand to be reduced by $200. Seriously, you could build a stationary box out of hardwood, paint or stain it whatever color you like and get the basic functionality of this tray (I.e., sitting your UST projector at the right height and distance from the screen) while saving $420.Finally, this kit comes with a USB cord that you plug into the tray and the other end into your projector so that the tray knows when to slide back and forth. The cable has a standard plastic shielding that rubs against the flat powder coated steel sliding part of the tray.Even though the steel edge is not so sharp that it will cut your finger, it is also not blunt so, I wonder if it will wear away that plastic shielding over time. Since this is all behind the tray/projector and nobody can see it, I plan to buy some clear plastic tubing from Home Depot and cut enough of it to find around the cable wire. This will help me not worry about the cable being damaged over time.Hopefully, this review was helpful to you.

Opens and closes with the projector remote. Remembers exactly where it extended to so there is no need for adjustments of the projector or the screen. I need 20+ inches to get a 150" screen. When is retracted my projecter is about 3 inches from the wall, when I watch a movie, it extends to the needed distance. A must by for UST projector users

The AWOL Sliding Tray is an excellent additionThe sliding mechanism is smooth and sturdy, making it effortless .. The quality of the materials is top notch ..I also appreciate how easy it is to install—everything you need is included, and the instructions are straightforward.Retracts perfectly when not in use ..adds elegance to my home theatre setup

The media could not be loaded. I struggled to think I had to give up so much room in my living room with a bulky wall unit so to have the AWOL at just the right position. When I saw that AWOL came out with a motorized slider for their projector, I immediately purchased one. Hurray, this unit is fabulous. Do not hesitate to purchase, you will thank yourself after the purchase. (The sound on the video is the screen not the unit. The motorized slide is absolutely quiet.)

The cabinet my AWOL projector was sitting on had just a bit more empty space between it and the soundbar/motorized screen "assembly" that I made than I wanted. Due to price and being uncertain about complexity of integrating it into my set up I was hesitant, but finally bought it. No regrets. It was easy to set up and functioned perfectly with the AWOL projector's USB port in the back. I was worried since the USB port on the side controled the Vivid Storm motorized floor screen. It was also easy to set how far tray moved. It is what I would call very precise. Overall improves the look and functionality of the projection system.

The motorized slider tray works like it’s supposed to..It has the ability to work with 100” or 150” screens..I’m currently using it with my 100” Emerson Screen and Emerson Short Throw Projector 📽️