DIY True 4K Projector
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DIY True 4K Projector
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#2DIY Perks is a fantastic channel. So much good stuff, so little time to try everything :D
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#3Interesting. I’ve been thinking of trying to find a decent projector that operates off 12V for hurricane season. Something cheap because we’d not use it too often. DIY might be an option. I don’t have access to any way to make the metal panels like this one has though.
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#5Interesting. I’ve been thinking of trying to find a decent projector that operates off 12V for hurricane season. Something cheap because we’d not use it too often. DIY might be an option. I don’t have access to any way to make the metal panels like this one has though.
You can cut and drill them with simple power tools and a good desk, it's pretty hard, but doable. The lens and display would be more of a problem for me haha
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#6This is so awesome! Back in 2008 I built a projector from an old unsued laptop and a high powered metal halide overhead projector that I bought off ebay for 50 bucks. It was surprisingly good looking; I was very happy for the total investment. It was unwieldy and pretty power hungry, but none of that really mattered living in my college dorm at the time.
When the laptop screen eventually gave up (I think just the connector) I never ended up rebuilding it. Nowadays you can get a really awesome looking projector setup for so little, it's not really worth trying the same approach.
But from what I skimmed through, this is a build of way higher complexity, cost, and quality. I'm looking forward to watching this video tonight.
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#7When you buy an expensive projector you are paying almost entirely for brightness, so this result isn't too surprising.
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#8DIY Perks is a fantastic channel. So much good stuff, so little time to try everything :D
I agree! I particularly liked the one using a two-way plastic mirror and webcam, so that you can maintain eye contact when you're video calling someone. Similar principal to a teleprompter.
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#9Interesting. I’ve been thinking of trying to find a decent projector that operates off 12V for hurricane season. Something cheap because we’d not use it too often. DIY might be an option. I don’t have access to any way to make the metal panels like this one has though.
Does hurricane season mean your family is camping out in the basement?
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#10When you buy an expensive projector you are paying almost entirely for brightness, so this result isn't too surprising.
And HDMI 2.x, HDMI 2.x, power levels, & color settings.
Still, it looks like a fun project. I ended up watching the entire video.