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buschdogg

Feb 13 2009, 03:48 PM

Hi guys,

I've been a crt projector enthusiast for a while, but was thinking of trying my hand at a diy pj with 1080p+ resolution. I live near Chicago and was wondering if there was anyone here with a diy pj who might be willing to give me a demo, as I don't want to build one before seeing one! Please let me know if you would be willing... I'll buy you a case of beer, haha.

Thanks,
Josh

SuntoryTimes

Feb 13 2009, 10:15 PM

Good luck, but considering this is you're first post I wouldn't get to excited. If you want to see one on the cheap, look for a cheap OHP and cheap LCD computer monitor. Strip the monitor, put it on the OHP an bingo (though once there properly done in the box they do look a lot better it will give you some idea). Also, one person may do a greeat diy projector, whilst another will bollocks it up, so just sieng one will not give you a really good idea in any case.

Quasi_Mojo

Feb 14 2009, 01:50 AM

As SuntoryTimes mentioned, you might have an easier go of starting out with an OHP-modded DIY projector.

I posted this in another thread a while ago:

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A while back, I came across a website called "Tom's Hardware" that discussed using an OHP as a projector.
That was my first introduction to this type of a DIY project.

You can find the guide here:
http://www.tomshardware.com/2004/11/13/sup...e_your_tv_for_/

It has detailed instructions and should answer almost any question you'd have.

You'll eventually want to switch to a MH bulb as the OHP bulbs only last about 75 hours. When you get to that point, you'll probably want to build your own box to house it.

You could probably find a relatively cheap (ebay, kijiji, craigslist) 15" LCD monitor to use with a locally purchased OHP (craigslist.com).

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