#1
Posted 13 August 2005 - 12:05 AM
I used a 7" LCD screen with a resolution of 768x480. For a light source I used a 250W Metal Halide. I wanted a projector small enough I could carry around and setup most anwhere. I was able to cram everthing into a reasonably small enclosure. You can see the size of the projector compared to the Xbox in the last picture.
The LCD panel came with a remote control. I added some simple circuitry to allso the light to be controlled by the remote as well.
You can tell that the resolution of the panel is not ultra high, but the projected image is still very watchable at a 100" diagonal. I`ll post some screenhts as soon as I can take some
Here are some pictures:
Keystone adjustment
Projector, Xbox, Homemade 60W Amp
#2
Posted 13 August 2005 - 12:13 AM
Very slick, by the way. The case is very hitman-esque. It makes me want to host a drive-in movie in my driveway
*Thanks for the info, Boltsniper!*
Edited by The_Trouble, 13 August 2005 - 10:28 AM.
#3
Posted 13 August 2005 - 12:28 AM
As far as tools go it really doesn`t take anything special. Dremel, soldering iron, etc. Probably will need a glass cutter, but thats about the only tool I can think of that you might not have.
Last night we took it outside setup it up on the ground and projected on the side of teh house and played Halo on a gian screen. It was great.
Check out these sites for vast amounts of info on projectors:
www.diyprojectorcompany.com
www.lumenlab.com
www.diyaudio.com
#4
Posted 13 August 2005 - 11:00 PM
The projected image is 88" diagonal
That actual iamge is a little brighter than it seems in the pictures . I had to do some fancy finagling of the camera settings to get them as good as they are.
#5
Posted 14 August 2005 - 04:02 AM
Such that the bulb will die out withing 2000 hours and cost like 2k$ to replace?
Edited by taita_cakes, 14 August 2005 - 06:15 AM.
#6
Posted 14 August 2005 - 09:17 AM
#7
Posted 14 August 2005 - 02:01 PM
Hey Super. Did you ever get yours finished? I used the same LCD you did and I was quite pleased with the results. Also, did you ever get the Xenium Ice I sent you? Get your Xbox working?
Edited by boltsniper, 14 August 2005 - 02:10 PM.
#9
Posted 14 August 2005 - 05:41 PM
His mod-chip LEDs and such, and the amp isn't attached. (I'm assuming.)What is all that extra stuff on your x-box???
QUOTE ("Devious") |
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#10
Posted 14 August 2005 - 10:30 PM
Its a replacement front panel to supplement the mod chip. The blue are on the right is a LCD display that outputs pertinent data. The button array on the right toggles different BIOS banks.What is all that extra stuff on your x-box???
Tha amp is just sitting on top of the Xbox and is not connected
#11
Posted 15 August 2005 - 12:21 AM
Great work hero.
On another note, my brother just bought this AUD$4000 RRP LCD TV for $450
#12
Posted 15 August 2005 - 12:43 AM
Nice.$30 for a bulb? Wow, those prices I described are what I tend to get scared off projectors by.
Great work hero.
On another note, my brother just bought this AUD$4000 RRP LCD TV for $450
If you are implying that I could have just bought something 10x better than I could build...you`re probably right.
But then again I didn`t build it just for the end result......
Edited by boltsniper, 15 August 2005 - 12:54 AM.
#13
Posted 15 August 2005 - 12:45 AM
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#14
Posted 15 August 2005 - 01:07 AM
I would end up building one of those projectors for sure, but I wouldn't really trust myself to do one well. Can I ask, with that sort of quality and size, will it replace your TV?
#15
Posted 15 August 2005 - 09:31 AM
#16
Posted 15 August 2005 - 10:22 AM
Not entirely. It's really only effective to watch if the room is very dark, which limits when you can watch it to nighttime. My den has a giant sliding glass door that makes it impossible to darken the room during the day. I suppose if you set it up in a room that has no windows...30" diagonally I think. Amazing deal.
I would end up building one of those projectors for sure, but I wouldn't really trust myself to do one well. Can I ask, with that sort of quality and size, will it replace your TV?
#17
Posted 15 August 2005 - 11:02 AM
...or has shades?I suppose if you set it up in a room that has no windows...
QUOTE ("Devious") |
2. Laugh like a maniac as you pummel them with your balls. |
#19
Posted 15 August 2005 - 01:15 PM
Besides, there are occasions where you just don`t want to be sitting in the dark while you watch TV. I usually don`t watch much TV or movies until after dark anyways.
#20
Posted 15 August 2005 - 01:41 PM
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#21
Posted 15 August 2005 - 01:41 PM
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100% Nerf, for 100% pwnage.
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#22
Posted 15 August 2005 - 01:53 PM
According to my wifeWhat can't you do?
I can`t...
clean up after myself
wash clothes
load the dishwasher
unload the dishwasher
make the bed
etc
etc
....you get the idea
#23
Posted 15 August 2005 - 02:08 PM
That is by far the funniest thing I've read on these forums.According to my wifeWhat can't you do?
I can`t...
clean up after myself
wash clothes
load the dishwasher
unload the dishwasher
make the bed
etc
etc
....you get the idea
#24
Posted 15 August 2005 - 02:10 PM
That is by far the funniest thing I've read on these forums.
Now that's a compliment.
#25
Posted 15 August 2005 - 03:07 PM
~ompa
Edited by ompa, 15 August 2005 - 03:12 PM.
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