I was the first with the 100'000 views mark

hey do you have a pic of that reflector before u cut it. and do you know a place that i could get one

I didn't cut it!
It came like that!!
And the bad news is...It is huge,and I mean HUGE!!
It is 9" tall,by 13" accross!!
It was sold with a description of "log carrier!"
It is not at all spherical,just a chunk of wierdly shaped aluminium!!
It just reminded me a bit of a cut down norpro,so I bought it!!
One for the X-files,I guess!!

Hey Congrats on the 100000 post mark!
Now, that log carrier looks an awful lot like a parabolic reflector, but if it doesnt work you could always put horns on it and sing opera!

He he he

Reminds me of some troop or something I saw in a Star Wars movie....

Yes,me too I think it was the guys that fired the death star beam weapon thingy!
It also reminds me of the supervillain Juggernaut!!

Sure pun15her,

Got MSN Messenger or an email address I can shoot them off to?

Wouldn't mind working with you a bit more to get some better drawings done if you want to.

Since the pro lens kit is coming soon I wouldn't mind trying to get a 17" version drawn up - since suitable 17" LCD's are actually able to be purchased in Australia!

I love this project and was looking for the project write up if it has been done. I would love to be able to print out the plans for this and run down to the local hardware store and buy as much as posible so I can get started.

Now whack that badboy into the hole with a big hammer!!!
Turn the mdf over half way through the whacking period to ensure squareness with the mdf.

Assemble and glue the scrap mdf together,and bobs your unkle!
This is a really apalling description.My apollogies,I have had only a spare 30 mins today,really wanted to get this done,please let me know what I can do to make up for my inadequacys,I am a lowly worm,lick,lick,lick,lick

Pun15her,

I just had to comment on you’re Pjs, and WOW does not quite cover it. I love this PJ case that you made, and the cube it really starting to look very cool as well. I only wish I had your skills and talent!!

Question: Do you have plans (drawings with measurements) for this? Would you be willing to make me a case if I paid you for it? If not, would it be OK if I had someone else make me one (ie TESCORP)???
Thanks,

Mavrick

Thanks alot Mavrick!
All measurements are in the plog somewhere!!
A couple of people have come up with some cad drawings too.
But no,no finite plans,unfortunateley.
There was some talk a while back about putting a box into production.If Tescorp is willing to build one,I am more than happy to liase with him (or you),and supply measurements,etc.
Anything I can do to help,let me know!

Thanks pun15her!!!

Man this place and the peeps in it are awsome!

Hey,Dave.
Glad to hear things are coming along.
I am sorry my plog is a bit confusing.The design changes as the build progresses.
To clarify...
The "Image bank" sits tightly against the back wall of the enclosure.There is a piece of mdf,as tall as the lower fresnel mount,at the front.This piece seals the airflow circuit,forcing the air inbetween the lcd and lower fresnel.I will try and dig out a pic.
Again,sorry for any confusion.My plog was not made as a build guide,but as a description of my particular build process.I am very flattered that my design is helpful to others,but the plog is not layed out very well for would be builders of the box,However,I am only too happy to answer,to the best of my ability,any questions.Keep em comin'!!!!

Edit...pics...




Hope these pics illustrate the position of the image bank in the box.
Nothing is glued or screwed.the image bank is "wedged" in place by the mdf piece in front,against the 2 x vertical side pillars.

Hi,Echo.the focus mech holder mounts onto the 2x pillars at the sie of the pj.


Eventually went with this desigh for the mirror mount

Cheers

Pun15er,

I have a few questions.
How are you securing the image bank inside?
How are securing the doors?

Hi Pun15her,
Great build - lots of reading with your plog now on 64 pages!
Couple of things I couldn't see explained (or maybe I missed them)...

1. Did you cut your fresnels to match the same size of your LCD panel? I can workout from your photos that the frame for the fresnels & the LCD are all the same size so I'm guessing you did have to cut them, right?

2. What are you using to attach the piece of MDF (that "boxes in" the light source/air flow) to the threaded rods? The piece I'm referring to runs from the light source to the LCD frame.

Forgive me if these are basic questions (take a look to the left and see the word "Newbie").

Hi,dracul2006.
The image bank is secured inside the case by the mdf sheet that is part of the airflow circuit.It sits tightly against the image bank and the 2 foreward support struts.
The 2 side doors have lips at the top that slot under the top sides,then there are 2 screws at the bottom of each side.

As for the previous question,there is nothing to stop air leaking upward.The fans on the bottom drag all the air they need from the intake hole on the front,through the lcd slot,down through the lamp chamber and out the back.I didnt see the point of closing that specific area off,as I dont think it needs to be closed to work as designed.
Hope that helps.
Cheers P

Hi, Pun 15 her
I realy like your desigh box.I'm building my second PJs which semilar yours. I was wondering that, if we use nomal mirror such as mirror using in the bathroom or in the closet instead FS mirror, what is different result? I thinks , it's easier to get normal mirror from local glass store and cut to size, some of them are very good quality. I have purchased some parts from LL,and it took almost a month to my place(Norway) . . Sorry, for stupid question. But I realy wonder, and can't wait for along time from LL store he...he...
Kiat.

ive got a punisher style projector.. and i used a FS mirror with it.. but as i was building i put the mirror i backwards to protect the FS side of the mirror, so essentially i was using a regular mirror.

There was a definate double image.. it really got annoying.. i doubt you will be happy watching a DVD or something with a double image, its very distracting.

I highly suggest you invest the $34 for a FS mirror.. It makes a world of difference in image quality.

Very rough diagram.
The red piece is held tightly,no brackets at all.It is not secured,but held in place by the bank itself and the foreward supports.



Hope that helps.
There is no reason why you shouldn't add an l bracket to hold it in place if you want to.
Cheers P

Sorry but im still not clear on a few things.

Sorry but im still not clear on a few things.

Oh,and a pic of one of the door.
You can see the lip at the top of the door,that slots inside the top of the enclosure.
And the 2 holes for the retaining screws at the bottom.



Cheers P

Thanks pun15her. So that mdf sheet is just jammed in there? you dont have anything else securing it to the rest of the box?

Hi punisher how are you mate? it’s been long time I almost gave up on my PJ but every time I log on I look at yours and it’s been about7 month I decided to finish it, before the summer end can you please tale me what is the length of the cut draw runner, thanks much appreciated Echo,

Hey Pun15er, do you happen to have detailed project drawing and mesurements in metric system for the box and lightengine?

thx

Your PJ looks sweeter everytime I look at it... may be it's also cuz it's taking me years of hours at the time and trial/tests to make mine (which suxx)