here is how to build your own video projector

[tonymehroke]

i haven't done it but i think its cool, so give it a try
http://free.hostdepartment.com/D/DR_BEV/00000095ab0a73006/index.html
you have to refresh your browser to get rid of that nasty window

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=12

http://www6.tomshardware.com/howto/20041113/
and there are more sites if you search

[macleod]

When I get back home, I am going to do this. Hell of a hobby to make your own projector.

FYI, on Tom's page, they said that the $19.99 "guides" are rubbish. They had a pretty easy to follow guide when I looked through it.

[offline]

The 1st link gives you a new window

"Have you practice a litle love today?"

WTF???

[macleod]

I have been doing more reading (gone to the DIY site for projectors) and its like an underground thing, sorta like this site in a way....

For you video enthusiasts that have pushed the envelope on video, this would be a great "next" hobby to get into. I cannot wait to do this. Does anyone here have any experience making these and could they share their experiences?

[AeR0]

has anyone made this?

how does it look ?

how much did it cost you to make?

[slimmx]

OMG this looks great. You can make these and sell them to your friends. THe question is did anyone attempt to make one? I am going to look closer into it.

[tonymehroke]

http://www.allinbox.com/allinbox.htm
here are pictures and diff designs, some of the home made ones are very close to a $3000 ones, look for old over heads at flea markets, lcd that don't work, most of the time back light is burnet and they will work fine, you can pick one up for less than $40. i havent done it yet but i will and will post my results i think it would be great if we can start a new topic on this here.

[AeR0]

now why make a overhead projector when you have a tv?

[BJ_M]

these are total crap -- as you can buy really nice looking low cost projectors these days for under 2k -- what a waste of time ..

and i mean TOTAL quality crap ...

[slimmx]

these are total crap -- as you can buy really nice looking low cost projectors these days for under 2k -- what a waste of time ..

and i mean TOTAL quality crap ...

Man, you think my parents will ever give me 2gs to buy a projector to watch movies.

It seems like a fun project for me but my room is pretty small so I don't know if it will work for me.

[stiltman]

these are total crap -- as you can buy really nice looking low cost projectors these days for under 2k -- what a waste of time ..

and i mean TOTAL quality crap ...

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[tonymehroke]

not everyone is fortunate like bj is, 2000 or 1000 is alot of cash for tv. look at the bright side, what a joy you will get, if you are into hacking stuff you will love it