Hi guys, I've had all the parts for my projector lying around now for who knows how long.....honestly I don't think I can finish it my self, I don't think I have the skills to do so, or the time. What I would like is for someone to help me out, ideally to actually finish it for me for a price of course or free if they are so inclined If I don't get something going soon, I just may start selling of all my parts because there is now way I will finish this myself, I have come to realize this unfortunately......if someone in the Toronto area or a little farther wishes to give me a hand I would appreciate it, thanks in advance,

Dreamer


P.S. Nice to be back on the forums nontheless, I see it has changed a little bit since the last time I visited

You can do it man! What skills do you think you lack? Woodworking, electrical? We would all be happy to walk you through it, you don't need to give up. As for buying a box, you can do that, but you will still have to hook it all up... Have you stripped your monitor yet? We can walk you through that easy. And as for the box, just practice cutting and screwing together MDF, it just takes practice to get the skills. As my boss tells me about things I struggle on, "It's only hard because you don't do it enough!" The first time you do something it is always hard, but will the support of everyone on LL, you can do it, and be damn proud of what you created.



Yoder

Yoder is very right, The people here are more then helpful enough!

I appreciate the postive comments, but I just don't have the time and skills to finish it....I have Slushers box already and my LCD is stripped and siliconed in the metal frame, which now I wish I didn't do. I have posted questions on making a wooden frame, but I don't think anyone responded, as well as electrical, which is by far something I don't want to even start, it's too complicated and dangerous. Once again, thanks for the vote of confidence...

Dreamer

I am sure we can find someone in your area to help you finish, but it is DIY(Do it Yourself), not FSTDIFY(Find Someone To Do It For You)! Just kidding! I was making a "funny". Everyone needs help now and then, and it sound like you have made alot of progress! The electrical is not that bad, as long as you follow the guidelines. Can someone help him out?

He he....I know it's DIY, I have really tried to progress this project, but I just don't feel comfortable messing around with stuff like that, plus, my first, second, third.....and so on attempts at a decent wooden frame have pretty much killed my ambition to finish! From someone who knows nothing about electrical, it is that bad

Dreamer

what area are you in?

Joe

In the Toronto area, but I can venture out a little further if necessary

Dreamer

Dreamer - Please list out all your parts so we can help you?

I'd suggest focusing on two circuits:

1. A power circuit: comprising a power cord, power entry module and switch that are wired to a surge-suppressor style power strip like you have your computer plugged into. You can then install the power strip inside your projector and mount the switch and entry module (which the power cord plugs into) on the outside of your PJ. Some will advocate a fuse or circuit breaker as well, which is not a bad idea.

Then you have something to plug in all the rest of your electrical parts: the LCD power supply, the 12V fan transformer, and the lamp circuit.

2. A lamp circuit: this will comprise a lamp socket and a ballast of some kind. How this is wired up will depend on the type of ballast you have.

You can certainly get help online with how to wire these components. It's all out there somewhere, including in the building guides.

Or you can send your parts to someone who can wire them up for you and send them back ready to use. Without a basic understanding of electricity, in particular AC power circuits, you are kind of playing with fire.

I have an extra switch, power module and cord which I could wire to a power strip for you and also include a circuit breaker for protection. Then you would need help wiring up your lighting circuit - lamp socket and ballast.

Your LCD circuit is already wired. You simply need a power socket to plug it into. Assuming you have a 12V fan, this is extremely easy to wire to a 12V wall transformer. You basically can't hurt yourself doing so. And if you wire it backwards, the fan will likely just turn backwards or not work at all.

I'm sure once you list out your components, you'll get many volunteers to help you wire them up correctly.

This is what I have:

Lumenlab electronic ballast
12V fan
Lumenlab Bulb and socket set (mogul and S400DD)
Benq FPS567S
electrical outlet, 2 lighted switches, those things that you solder wires to, it's like a bridge or something, I also have a 4 piece fuse module.

I wanted to have a electrical outlet in there for the 12V fan that i was going to use a 12V adapter for, also to plug in the LCD power cord. I also have 2 lighted switches i was going to use for turning on the fan and lighting system. Like I said, I don't even know if that's a good design, and I sure as heck don't know how to make it happen!!

Another thing I'm not too happy with is the fact that my bulb mounting is going to be difficult since my slusher box will not allow me to mount the bulb horizontally on the wall, so I guess I have to mount it on a angle, plus all the measuring....it's just not my strong point!!

Dreamer

I've been thinking about it all day today, I have reached a decision: All parts are going up for sale......thanks to all who put a good word out, but I think I have lost my drive for this project, so everythings going! I have to test a few things out first, I want to make sure the LCD screen still works, then I'll post up everytihng I have.

Dreamer