BS or NOT BS? LuminLabs LCD DIY Projector

[FFactory0x]

What ya think

The quality is sick

 

[StevenYoo]

looks too good to be true...

 

[Skiguy411]

I built a projector like one of those. That quality is obtainable, but keep in mind that the projectors themselves are massive. Here is my thread on diyaudio about mine. You have to register to see all of the photos though.....

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthre...threadid=52532&perpage=10&pagenumber=7

 

[Viper GTS]

No BS, but I'd rather have a real projector.

Viper GTS

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
No BS, but I'd rather have a real projector.

Viper GTS

Agree. I want the control.

 

[CKent]

It's not BS, but brand name projectors are far smaller and generally offer better image quality & more options. On the other hand, these are much cheaper and don't require bulb replacements nearly as frequently - and when they do, the bulbs are much less expensive.

 

[Auryg]

Yup, I built one and sold it to someone here on the B/S/T forum. It's a fun project, to be sure, but nowadays you can buy a projector for just a little bit more that's more portable, has better picture quality (especially contrast), and is a lot more durable.

 

[Skiguy411]

Originally posted by: Auryg
Yup, I built one and sold it to someone here on the B/S/T forum. It's a fun project, to be sure, but nowadays you can buy a projector for just a little bit more that's more portable, has better picture quality (especially contrast), and is a lot more durable.

Hmmm How much were you able to sell it for? I may be thinking about selling mine and saving up for a infocus 4805

 

[FFactory0x]

Well is it worth making?

 

[Skiguy411]

Originally posted by: FFactory0x
Well is it worth making?

Would I do it again? Probably not. I would take a refurb infocus 4805 over it.

However, it was a very good learning experience.

 

[FFactory0x]

Well did you use the lcd one or a cheap frensel lenses?

 

[jimbob200521]

im happy with my store-bought 4805, im sure it would be an interesting experience, but i dunno if its worth it.

but im sure for the ultimate diy er, there is no sub

 

[Corporate Thug]

BS

 

[Skiguy411]

Originally posted by: FFactory0x
Well did you use the lcd one or a cheap frensel lenses?

I used a Liliput 7 inch LCD with some pretty good fresnel lenses. I'll get a pic of the overall design in a min.

 

[Skiguy411]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/cbarwick/almost2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/cbarwick/almost.jpg

Edit: It isnt finished there, but it gives you the idea.

 

[SirWoj]

search google for DIY projectors. Most sites will tell you to buy an lcd screen and an overhead projector. Should run around $200 for the whole setup.

 

[Rage187]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug
BS

far from it

 

[Slimline]

This seems interesting....can anyone who has done it upload some pics or more info? What is the cost of one of these?

 

[KoolAidKid]

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