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cory5412
68KMLA Comrade-in-Arms
USA
4679 Posts |
 Posted - 26 Sep 2003 : 06:05:48
I've decided, that there really isn't any one way to "win" when trying to get a projector, especially when the task comes to getting one for cheap, and deciding what form factor will let youdo that (panel to set on overhead, or digital projector.)So I'm going to build my own freakish cross between the two... It's going to have a box with a light inside, and the LCD panel will sit on that, above of that which will be my mirrors and lenses (if applicable). I hope to accomplish my long-running dream of having a projector, and a new thought, that if I can make it a learning experience, the parentals will enjoy the fact that I'm doing it a bit more  Official 68k videographer
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wisof
Junior Member
USA
257 Posts |
Posted - 26 Sep 2003 : 09:32:31
a truly noble task is ahead of you cory! Have you much experience with optics/physics? What about buying an old projector for cheap, and using the parts?_____________________________________________
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G4from128k
Full Member
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - 26 Sep 2003 : 09:41:23
Good luck on the project. If you find a scrap/free photocopier or scanner, the lenses in them could be useful for your projector. You might also find that a fan or two from an old copier or computer will help keep your LCD panel cool. G4From128k by Day: Mild-Mannered Engineer and Trapeze(tm) Artist
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redrouteone
Junior Member
USA
226 Posts |
Posted - 26 Sep 2003 : 14:08:48
There is a webpage that describe how to build one. I think that I have it book marked at home. You might try over at www.avsfourm.com also, as I think that is where I found it.--Eric
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maclover5
LC Doctor/Hot Rodder
Australia
5830 Posts |
Posted - 26 Sep 2003 : 18:03:22
Cory, next time you see an OHP, have a look at what sort of lenses and crap it uses, and the way the mirror(s) is mounted."**** em" - Jobs in regards to customers
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maclover5
LC Doctor/Hot Rodder
Australia
5830 Posts |
Posted - 26 Sep 2003 : 18:23:11
To anyone else interested in building their own projector:http://www.audiovisualizers.com/madlab/lcd_proj.htm Thank god for Google. "**** em" - Jobs in regards to customers
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cory5412
68KMLA Comrade-in-Arms
USA
4679 Posts |
Posted - 26 Sep 2003 : 18:24:31
Yeah, I know, I always stare off into space in the general direction of the projector anyway, that's almost the safest place to look, is the projector and/or the computer of the classroom  I'm going to go to the swap meet this weekend, (iHope) and see if I can find like, an OHP, or LCDpanel... Official 68k videographer
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cory5412
68KMLA Comrade-in-Arms
USA
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Posted - 26 Sep 2003 : 19:31:09
I have a line on a nearly perfect, new in box, Dukane OHP, I want to take this offer, because it makes the entire solution that much closer.I might have a bit less whole to do on my own... Official 68k videographer
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