ok, first off i have posted up stuff asking questions but now im getting seroius..Forst i am in middle school and have wanted a projector for a long time.. I needd lots of help soo please comment back.. anything is greatly appreasheted.. First i have a CMV-1512 monitor.....and i am going to get the mega kit with that
* PS120 120V Pulse-Strike Light Kit
* 1005 S15 Lens Kit
* WK120V 120V Wiring Kit
* 2 120mm Fans
* WA120 AC Adaptor
* UV1012 UV Filter 10" x 12
Ok...so once i get that...do i need anything else....like a Pro Reflector or anything???
I want a half way decent projector and am aiming to build the hass design.... Thats it(hopefully) my dad can help me....and i am most likly going to put it into my bedroom..Kinda small room though
So if any 1 has any comments or anytthing please tell me... My AIM screenname is (nickMrl110)
thank you soo much
nick

wow, i wish i had a few hundred bucks to burn when i was in middle school

anywho, it looks like your off to a good start. be sure to read the wiki (pro guide) 5 or 6 times until you understand EVERYTHING in there. once you actually start putting stuff together you'll quickly find out if your missing anything.

study the wiring diagram and make sure you have some one who knows electrical wiring to help you. 400watts is no joke and can kill you! better safe then dead

the best thing to do now is plan. draw up a scale model of your box. plan where things will be mounted (both in the PJ and in your room). think of how you can make things adjustable. read the plogs, some are very long but are pack with good information and designs.

don't rush, take your time and stop if you don't know something.

Of everything in the store I'd say the modest expenditure for the pro reflector is the most bang-for-your-buck so I'd say yes - get the pro reflector. $15 to almost double your brightness? Is there any question?

Your Dad rocks. Go slow and do it right.

haha well ok.....i have been refereeing for a long time now and saving up as much money as i can from my birthday and everything and now i have enough... I was thinking last night..for my first projector i think im going to buld the basic box design to get used to the build..does any 1 have any sugestions about progolgs to use or wut to read?
thnaks
nick

What a coincidence. I am a sophomore in high school now, but when I built my first projector I was in middle school. I am also named Nick

I would say that the PLOGs of various builders are some of the most valuble reading material on the forums. I read your post in the Intelligent Projector Design section, and my advice to you is: you can do it! Just take your time, do not be hasty. Measure twice, cut once.

Good Luck, and be sure to make a PLOG!
Nick

Nick,

I'm learning too, but recommend also that you start your PLOG. I'm building this pj with my son who is a sophomore in high school.

Start off by reading other PLOG's and pick one that is close to your build, 17" vs 15", portable vs fixed mount, std lens vs pro lens, etc. After you read the PLOG, jump in and ask the PLOG's owner questions.

Then start your PLOG, listing what you want to build and put in a parts list. Ask questions in your PLOG and folks will help out. We started only 2 weeks ago and not gained soooo much knowledge and confidence due to the support of the folks on this board. I can tell you this, the only reason we've continued to press on is due to the outstanding support from the folks on this board.

Another word of advice..... this was our first build, so one of our objectives is to keep it simple and I recommend it. I've been sidetracked on wonderful ideas, outstanding designs and builds and keep coming back to keep it simple, get it done, see results, have fun. Oh and plan, plan, plan......

FYI - we did our monitor strip this week, have ordered all our parts (except the hardware store stuff) and will begin the build this sunday.

Read the PLOGS and BE CAREFUL WITH THE ELECTRICAL!!!!!! Just because it isn't plugged in doesn't mean it still isn't a potential hazard (capacitors).

Make sure your folks know what this thing is all about, and if your Dad can't help you, get someone else to help you. (Hey, maybe you can submit this thing as a science fair project or something if you've got a Shop/Physics teacher who can get involved).

Man, I can't tell you how many times I zapped myself good building projects and stuff when I was in high school; if our insurance guy had known about half the crap I had humming and sparking away in my room, he would have cancelled our fire insurance indefinitely. Not very smart on my part, just lucky!

GENE

Yeah...Thank you for every one who has helped me...I appreciate everything...Yeah im going to ask my Physics teacher and see if hell help me wiring it all up and maby with the building. Hopefully all the rest of my parts will come early next week so i can start my build...
Thanks everyone
nick

That's great if you've got a teacher that'll give you a hand. I think any of my Physics teachers would have told me to go jump in the lake.

I remember one of my high school science teachers who would've probably caused multiple deaths had he been allowed anywhere near anything even remotely dangerous.

Glad to hear you got help Kid B!!!

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