BYO LCD Projector

**NiN^_^NiN** · 03-21-2005, 06:47 AM

Well i just got a overhead projector off ebay which runs $5 bulbs that last for 200hours

I just took apart a 7.6" lcd (it's a OEM lcd so thats why it's a wierd size) and placed it on the overhead projector and i quickly blacked out the sides where the light was escaping and GOD DAMN it looks gooooooooood

It's crystal clear and it's pretty big

not bad for a LCD projector thats cost me $230 all up

I do have a few things to fix up and i'm gonna see if i can get a 10" LCD for use with it so it's a even bigger picture

Just wanted to rant about what i made :P

i'll put up some pics in a few days but i need to build a stand for the LCD and a fan to keep the LCD cool while above the overhead projector.

The quality is just so damn good i really am shocked i expected it to be a ok quality worth watching movies your already seen.

Sorry for the smiley overload

**jjh221** · 03-21-2005, 08:49 AM

cool keep us posted. Ima have to build one here some time, after i finish all my other unfinished projects. How big is the picture with the 7.6 screen?

**migel628** · 03-21-2005, 12:25 PM

Yea, I want to give this a try myself, I just have too many unfinished projects going on. So, the LCD project will have to wait for now. I'm glad to know that yours works well though

**NiN^_^NiN** · 03-21-2005, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by migel628

Yea, I want to give this a try myself, I just have too many unfinished projects going on. So, the LCD project will have to wait for now. I'm glad to know that yours works well though

I'm like you problem is i can't help but add another project on i have like 32 projects im working on and i keep jumping from 1 to the other i havent finished 1 yet :P

i'll take some pics of the projector the LCD and the image it projects and i'll mesure it for you

I would like a 10" LCD but i think it cost way to much

**CavityCr33p** · 03-21-2005, 05:03 PM

Lumenlab is a great place for stuff like this, the forums are awesome.

As is DIYAudio.

**NiN^_^NiN** · 03-21-2005, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by CavityCr33p

Lumenlab is a great place for stuff like this, the forums are awesome.

As is DIYAudio.

Yeah i saw a page about building 1 in thoese forums aaaaages ago thats where this idea came from it's still been stuck in my head for years

Altho there were no plans for overhead projectors projects last time i looked they just said get a see through LCD made for overhead projectors

**will1384** · 03-21-2005, 10:05 PM

Here is my home made OHP - I still used the ARM from a OHP

**migel628** · 03-21-2005, 10:07 PM

Kind of looks like Johnny-5 from Short Circuit

**will1384** · 03-21-2005, 10:12 PM

Here is another view
I went to DIY Projector Company
and got this guys free plans - I used the MkIII plans - I removed
the top, I just cut above 3 inches above the LCD tray - to leave a
way to keep the LCD in place

Works great -