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#18346 - 03/02/05 04:57 PM Projectors... Bulbs etc
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So i've been looking around at (home theater) projectors, and while the buy prices seems to be coming down, the thing most sales guys seem to "forget" to mention is that the bulbs cost about as much to replace as a regular TV does these days! (Around 400 buck CDN for a new bulb!!)

Anyone have any ideas on good BRIGHT projectors with good resolution? HD? Any thoughts on the bulb issues?

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#18347 - 03/02/05 05:46 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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I just bought a DLP and I love it... The bulb is about 300$us and have about a 7,000 hr life expectency... I have a Samsung 46" HD DLP # SHLP4667W

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#18348 - 03/02/05 08:51 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Thats like a big flat or console tv right?

Im talking an actual projector, that will go up to 200 inches or more... on a real screen...

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#18349 - 03/03/05 01:33 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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I have a cheap(ish) Infocus X1 (not the X1a) and really like it. It's not true HD, but then again, neither is the signal I am feeding it. Also, this has the Faroudja processor which goes a LONG way to clean up SD video signals. (No fuzzies!) DVDs look spectacular with Progressive Scanning (make sure to get a good screen, or do as I did, and buy good material and custom build one). Might want to look into their newer line (the 4805) because it has slightly faster color wheels. The reason I mention it is all DLP projectors have what's called a "rainbow" effect which some people see and others do not. The faster the color wheel the lower chances of seeing it. I'd suggest going to a stereo shop and checking them out. The LCDs are nice, but are pricey and normally not as brights. Check out avsforum.com for more info, they review EVERYTHING! And like all projectors, the more you can control the lighting in a room, the better the picture will look (for the most part).

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#18350 - 03/05/05 09:35 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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#18351 - 03/16/05 09:58 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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http://www.lumenlab.com


Won't someone here build their own? I've been interested in this, but would like to hear a reliable testimony.

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#18352 - 03/16/05 01:54 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Almost all the stuff at diyaudio is based on the lumen labs info. As the price of LCDs drops, it will be more and more tempting.
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#18353 - 03/17/05 04:00 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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WOW.. I think I will have to keep this in mind.. I've been wanting a projector for a while.. and this is about 1/4 the price
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#18354 - 03/17/05 03:04 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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This is AWESOME... I think im gonna giver a go...

50 bucks for a MH bulb... Im so there man...

Some of the screen pics look amazing for quality!

No one else has downloaded the plans? I think im gonna giver... Should take a while to build... Im moving (again) next month, so I will prob have to wait till im settled in there to get started.

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#18355 - 03/17/05 04:31 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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#18356 - 03/17/05 05:27 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Just got the plans... Looks interesting...
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#18357 - 03/17/05 05:32 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Are you going to use one of the many free plans, or are you going to buy the plans/kit? The only thing I wish is for small LCDs to get better resolution. Building one that has a 7 inch LCD would make a nice small projector, but with 800x600 why bother. Need at least something that will cover 1080i. A cheap source for small LCDs might be from some of those portable DVD players. Not the best quality, but it would make it cheaper to build for a test machine.

From what I have read, there is a trade off between LCD size, and the quality of the image. Big LCDs allow a lot of light to go through, but they make focus and brightness in the corners harder. I was very close to making one at work, until we bought our new NEC projectors with a 4300 lumen output. These NECs use a much cheaper lamp then previous units, it's something like $125 instead of $300+.
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#18358 - 03/17/05 05:33 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Guess that answers one question.
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#18359 - 03/18/05 07:02 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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The only thing I wish is for small LCDs to get better resolution. Building one that has a 7 inch LCD would make a nice small projector, but with 800x600 why bother. Need at least something that will cover 1080i.




I was thinking the same thing VI. Reading the forums, a lot of the people are using 7" screens with even less resolution than that. But I think a 7" would make a great size projector...since the 15" seems kinda bulky. But since I'm not building one right now...it doesn't really matter, does it?

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#18360 - 03/18/05 12:33 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Are you going to use one of the many free plans, or are you going to buy the plans/kit?

we bought our new NEC projectors with a 4300 lumen output. These NECs use a much cheaper lamp then previous units, it's something like $125 instead of $300+.




I went ahead and bought their plans. Figured it would be good to support the site... as well, there is a lot of extra info in the forums you get when you pay. TONS of good info.

Hey what model is that NEC you are talking about?

There is a few reasons I want to do the DIY PJ... 1) 20,000 hours lamp life... Lot better than 2000-3000 hrs... and 2) a 35 dollar bulb instead of a 125-600 bulb... and 3) I love to mess around with stuff like this. I get into it, and I can't be torn away from it until its done! hahaha

I'm a modder at heart.

I just gotta find someplace to find a compatible LCD monitor to tear apart now!

I ordered the lenses and bulb kit and wire kit from lumenlab too, but waiting on some parts on backorder.

Maybe as I do this build, I will do up a tutorial to show ya'll how its done.

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#18361 - 03/18/05 12:40 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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HOLY SHIT MAN!!

Check this out... 5000 lumens...

you gotta be mightly rich to afford one of this crazy things...

http://www.projectorcentral.com/Digital_Projection-HIGHlite_6000Dsx.htm

On the same site, NEC Nighthawk, 52Grand!!

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#18362 - 03/18/05 02:21 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Deejay said:
I'm a modder at heart.





Now there's something I didn't know. I'm a fodder myself.



BTW...I've never noticed your funny Candian accent when you're typing before.






Anywho...I'm gonna build one of these eventually too. My only problem right now is, I have no place to use the thing. So when I move to a different house in the future, I'm gonna give it a shot.
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#18363 - 03/18/05 06:10 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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The NEC is a something/something 1070 and it cost us $4300+ each, we bought 2 of them for classroom use. One class room is in the TV studio, and we have projected to 9x12 feet or so on an off white muslin cyclorama. Looks pretty good, but flickers a little more than our older Mitsubishi (2500 lumens) when using with computers. There is also another projector that looks great even during daylight hours with a wall of open windows near by (not in my department), but I don't know much more than it uses up to 5 lamps at once, and it cost one hell of a lot of money. It is also about 1.5x2x3 foot large and looks like it weighs about 50 pounds. The NEC is only 1024x768 native, and looks pretty bad when you scale it up, the Mitsu looks great at 1024x768 (native) to 1280x1024.
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#18364 - 03/19/05 10:28 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Well i ordered all my parts...

Got the Lumenlabs light kit, lense kit, wire kit, fans and fan powersupply.

Also ordered a BenQ 557 15" lcd monitor...

Im trying to also order a kick ass case that one of the guys on the site makes... He's got a kick ass CNC Computer run milling machine that makes these really great looking cases... and last i heard, he is only charging 110 for em...

Soon!!!

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#18365 - 03/20/05 09:07 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Don't forget the pics! I was leaning towards a rear-screen DLP, but now front projectors are starting to look pretty interesting.
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#18366 - 03/22/05 02:07 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Anyone interested in getting a big screen HAS TO look at lumenlab.com and check out the forum. Look in the gallery section to see a lot of pictures of the actual projection quality of these things. They are amazing.

It totally changed my mine on a store bought for sure.

Most of my parts are being shipped this week. For things like this, it sucks living in a small town. Need to get stuff shipped in instead of just picking it up...
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#18367 - 03/22/05 01:44 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Deejay, I just found this thread and I'm very intrested in the outcome of your projector, as I'm sure lots of us dumbasses are. Could you keep us posted on the progress of this project? Thanks Bro.
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#18368 - 03/22/05 11:34 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Hey DeeJay. I replied to your post on the forums at Lumenlab. Good to see you again. Looks like we're almost at the same stage. I've already got a Benq 15 inch lcd ready to strip and have received my light kit and lenses. I was about to build my box when I saw Haas's enclosure. No way I could build something that nice and it is perfect for ceiling mount. Hope he ships to Canada.

for everyone else, I was skeptical of the plans too, but the forum access is really where the goldmine is.

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#18369 - 03/23/05 06:47 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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The BenQ 557 V2 15" LCD monitor was just delivered here this morning. Will be hooking it up and testing it out on my PC tonight to make sure its ok.

Lumenlab sent my parts out (lenses, power, bulbs etc) on Tuesday, but didnt actually put my COMPLETE mailing address on it, so I am just crossing my fingers it gets here ok. If not it will be returned back to them, and I will have to wait twice as long to get it... DOH!

Ya, the Haas man style case is kick ass. I think im going to be able to get one from his latest run that he is just getting finished. Its gonna look awesome...

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#18370 - 03/28/05 01:29 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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So have you made any progress on this project?

I'd love to see any information you have, instructions, guides etc.

How big will the case end up being?
What is the total cost for parts?
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#18371 - 03/29/05 11:06 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Still waiting on more parts...

Lumenlab lense, power, fans, light kits around 300 USD
Benq 557 LCD monitor around 230 CDN
Case 110 plus shipping USD so maybe around 200 USD

This is so far. Cant see it being too much more. Maybe some stain or something for the box to make it look nice. Plus mounting hardware for me to mount it to the ceiling.

These things are about 2 feet long, 13 inches tall and about 15-16 wide. A big case...

Pretty much waiting on the lumenlab stuff (which was sent to an incompete address so here's hoping it makes it), and also the case, which I am not exactly sure when it will be on its way. The dude is still working on it...

Slow going for now, but it will be worth it for sure!

Deej
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#18372 - 04/12/05 09:43 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Quick update. Ballast's are in, and they shipped it, so now all the parts i need are in transit.

Still no kit arrived yet. (Bad address) BUT the dude who makes those kick ass enclosures just UPS'd me one yesterday so 7-10 days for it to get here...

Deej
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#18373 - 04/13/05 11:56 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Good to hear Deejay
just be sure not to use PP's cam when your taking picks of your build
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#18374 - 04/19/05 04:03 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Got my first lumen lab box today. Been so busy though, i havent even had time to open it!

More soon...
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#18375 - 05/03/05 12:28 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Well?????
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#18376 - 05/03/05 07:01 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Shhhhh. He's hard at work...

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#18377 - 05/03/05 10:10 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Well, i opened the box, but havent taken the case out of the box yet. Just what I have seen ,it looks VERY nice.

I also got the shipment of the lenses and electrical stuff too. Everything else.

Im realy to get started, but alas, i am STILL working on unpacking... I hate moving. I am almost ready to actually get into this though!

Soon! I cant wait, but i have to. I just need to get a little more done at the abode before i can really put my attention to this.

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#18378 - 05/04/05 02:16 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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#18379 - 05/04/05 07:08 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Deejay said:
Im realy to get started, but alas, i am STILL working on unpacking... I hate moving. I am almost ready to actually get into this though!

Soon! I cant wait, but i have to. I just need to get a little more done at the abode before i can really put my attention to this.


I guess we knows who wears the pants around there....

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#18380 - 05/04/05 05:31 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Funny you should say that, cause most of my work has envolved getting my office upstairs, and my shop (downstairs) all set up... (I affectionaly call it my "Man Nest" hahaha)

So my priorities are straight... Need to get my area set up before i can do anything IN it.

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#18381 - 05/06/05 12:36 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Wait a few years. you won't get near the "man nest"
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#18382 - 05/08/05 08:58 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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#18383 - 05/10/05 02:11 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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hehehe... keepin ya in suspense?

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#18384 - 05/10/05 02:13 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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i actually got some work done to my "media room"... pipes etc have been moved so I can start building the walls etc in the room.
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#18385 - 05/12/05 09:16 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Ya, ya. ya.I cut my grass today.Whats up with the package?
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#18386 - 05/12/05 10:15 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Ya, ya. ya.I cut my grass today.Whats up with the package?






If I hadn't just read that, I would never have believed ewe could be so bold as to ask about Deejay's package!!

Gettin' PURDY personal there, Mak.


(Hey Deej, I say we ban him!! ....Or mebbe ewe'd like to spank him?)

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#18387 - 05/13/05 12:27 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Ok finally took the crap outta the boxes! Here's some pics...

Click here for the pics...
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#18388 - 05/28/05 12:20 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Pics of parts oooooh, did you get the darn thing built yet or not?

OK I admit, the case looks pretty nice...how big is that?
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#18389 - 05/28/05 12:32 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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So will basicly any LCD monitor work? I found this 15" BenQ one on Ebay..

ebay link
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#18390 - 05/28/05 02:34 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Signed up for their forum and the how to guide.

Deejay, why did you pick the LCD you did?
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#18391 - 05/31/05 09:43 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Good question MG...I noticed there are A LOT of debates over there about the LCDs. It makes my head spin.
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#18392 - 05/31/05 11:24 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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The reason I asked about the LCD, is that they list the BenQ 557 15" lcd monitor as having FFC interference problems, but the BenQ 557S 15" lcd monitor is ok.

I'm thinking get a good LCD monitor with the best contrast I can get, looking at the CMV CT-520D. its specs are:

ecommended Resolution 1024x768
Viewing Angle 170°(H) / 120°(V)
Pixel Pitch 0.297mm
Display Colours 16.7 Million
Brightness 450 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 500:1
Response Time 16ms
Horizontal Fresh Rate 28~65 KHz
Vertical Fresh Rate 50~78 Hz
Input Video Compatibility Analog RGB, Digital DVI

NewEgg has it for $168, and I definitely want one of Haas's boxes!
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#18393 - 05/31/05 11:53 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Someone please explain to me why they don't(or can't) make the 7" or 8" LCD's with similar specs??
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#18394 - 05/31/05 03:57 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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I picked my lcd because of the great pics and instructions on tear down there at LL...

Also the price was right and it was easy for me to get my hands on.

My life is crazy now. Preggers wife, little 15month old running around, and we just moved, so you can imagine...

I have tore down the case, and am now just trying to remember to get some black paint and some nice dark stain for it... Then once thats done, its build time.

Very slow going on this thing here. I want it done fast, but i just cant find the time these days! Its a good thing I didnt have to actually BUILD the box, cause i would never finish! haha

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#18395 - 05/31/05 07:49 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Deejay before you start stripping the LCD re-check!

The reason I asked about the LCD, is that they list the BenQ 557 15" lcd monitor as having FFC interference problems, but the BenQ 557S 15" lcd monitor is ok.

Please note the S in the name!

HTH
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#18396 - 06/01/05 11:13 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Hey Deejay how about taking some more pics of that Haas box!

Does it include his lens mount/focus, and the LCD, fresnel mounts? For a guy
with alot of new parts you sure aren't showing much interest or progress in the project!


Maybe I should take some of those parts off your hands?
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#18397 - 06/02/05 05:38 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Ya its got all the mounts, lens carriers, everything. Its pretty much ready to go.

I have some holidays coming up. I sense some time coming to get on this!

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#18398 - 06/02/05 06:45 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Deejay, can you take a pic of all the components?
Did you get the stand too or is that extra?

Are you staining or painting yours? I am so psyched about building one and we don't have anywhere to actually use it unless I clean up the basement!

And to top it off Mrs. MG says GO FOR IT!! She loves the image quality and wants a home theatre!
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#18399 - 06/03/05 01:07 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Deejay, can you take a pic of all the components?
Did you get the stand too or is that extra?





Sure, I will try to get the camera down there soon.

The box came with a cool little stand. Not sure im going to use it as I plan on hanging it.

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Are you staining or painting yours? I am so psyched about building one and we don't have anywhere to actually use it unless I clean up the basement!





Gonna use black paint inside, and some nice dark stain on the outside. Should look very sharp. Saw some others with stain and they look really great.

My room im using for my theater is in the lower basement, and still has cement on the floor. I need to put up drywall, ceiling, flooring... But the cool part is, this will allow me to wire all the speaker wire into the walls etc. My screen will be about 9feet wide, but about 7 tall (if i remember correctly.) I have a nice JBL surround system (with a 18" sub) and going to use a home theater PC.

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And to top it off Mrs. MG says GO FOR IT!! She loves the image quality and wants a home theatre!




From all the posts I have seen from you, it seems like Mrs. MG says yes a lot... Nice... lol
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#18400 - 06/05/05 10:30 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Deejay have you checked your LCD yet, on the Lumen site under compatible monitors it says:

BENQ 557s 15"
400:1 cr
16ms response time
xga
(note: must be the 557 'S', the 557 isn't usable)

Here: http://www.lumenlab.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4

I was going to get the CMV CT-520D because the specs look GREAT, but keep reading
horror stories about ruining/damaging them while stripping them. So now I'm looking at the BENQ 557s.

Which do you have, and are you happy with yours?
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#18401 - 06/06/05 12:43 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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DeeJay - The dowel-based stand that Steve supplies with the boxes should work fine for hanging as well. I was concerned about this and asked him about it specifically, and he assured me that it would be fine - just mount it on the other side and secure the base to the joists in your ceiling.

I'm currently waiting on a box of my own from Steve, but he's had some set-backs, so I continue to wait...
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#18402 - 06/06/05 08:47 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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and wait....and wait.. LOL I'm even farther down the list and I suspect its a long list!
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#18403 - 06/06/05 05:02 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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DeeJay - The dowel-based stand that Steve supplies with the boxes should work fine for hanging as well. I was concerned about this and asked him about it specifically, and he assured me that it would be fine - just mount it on the other side and secure the base to the joists in your ceiling.

I'm currently waiting on a box of my own from Steve, but he's had some set-backs, so I continue to wait...




The only thing you have to worry about is how high from the ceiling it is, because you may get out of your keystoning adjusment window... Some of the guys have had to mount the boxes quite low to get it nice. (Others have tilted the screen with the bottom out, top in to help)

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#18404 - 06/06/05 05:04 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Also, i have a week plus of holidays this comign week, so im gonna aim to get a lot done on this thing next week. (Finished perhaps?)

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#18405 - 06/08/05 01:24 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Woo hoo, Got some nice dark stain and some flat black heat paint for the case. Gonna get at er here soon.

About the only thing Im kinda wondering about is the electricity thing... Maybe I will find some help for that part..
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#18406 - 06/08/05 02:03 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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I think I pretty much have my plans on on the juice mapped out. I'm not doing anything fancy other than some wireless remote switching (X10) and using a snap-disk thermostat to automatically turn the fans on and off. My only real concern is that I'd like to use a power strip and wall-wart power supplies inside the box, but I don't know if I'll have room. Pete is moving kinda slow on the box production, so I might just break down and build my own test box until I get the one from him. I've already built my screen...it's HUGE!
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#18407 - 06/08/05 08:34 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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geez, all I've done is read the posts at lumenlab.....

probably all of em though!

I'm waiting on my box from Pete before I buy much of anything.

Deejay, did you verify which version of LCD you have?
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#18408 - 06/09/05 11:27 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Quote:

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Deejay have you checked your LCD yet, on the Lumen site under compatible monitors it says:

BENQ 557s 15"
400:1 cr
16ms response time
xga
(note: must be the 557 'S', the 557 isn't usable)




Yup, got a 557s...

I remember checking and making sure i got the right one by reading the same thread you got that info from. I double checked though, and ya, its a 557s for sure...

I've got so attached to it in my computer lab here though, that I think when I take it apart, i will need to get another one to take its place. Its very handy, bright and clear. It will make a good PJ LCD for sure.
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#18409 - 06/11/05 05:39 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Just painted/stained the case today...

Pics are here.
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#18410 - 06/20/05 02:40 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Got a lot more done today. Stripped the lcd monitor, and then tried to get the idea on fitting it into the lcd/lense sled for the case.

Haas, who desiged the case, made the lcd slats in the sled to take these thin bits of balsa like wood. Then you epoxy the wood to the outside edge of the lcd. Then slide the wood slats into the grooves on the lense/lcd sled.

Well, turns out my lcd is just a bit wider than the space I have to fit it, so I will need to take just abit out of the wood to fit it nice. This will allow me to be able to remove the lcd panel if i ever have to, and I wont have to perm glue the lcd into the case. Nice.

Anyways, also got a router today too. Been wanting one for a while, and it will come in handy for this as well. Im going to use it to route out some wood on the back piece for the plugs/switch and fan, as well as making a channel in the side of the case to be able to get wires from front to back withough running them under the lenses... Saw some other guys do this, and it looks great that way.

Ok, here again is the link to the pics so far.

Click here for pics.
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#18411 - 06/21/05 02:53 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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So far, so good!

I don't know if you've used a router before, so I'll just share the one tip that every first-time user should have - don't apply much pressure at all, and only route a little at a time. Since there's already a groove there, you should be able to keep a good, straight line without problems, but if you try to route the full depth in one pass, you'll end up pushing the router too hard. That will burn your bit (and your wood) and do a crappy job. So, easy does it!
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#18412 - 06/23/05 11:52 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Yup, kinda got that... (I actually read the instructions before using it!)

I have thinned out the wood i needed on the lense sled, and the lcd is now mounted... just getting geared up to mount a fully adjustable setup for the bulb and reflector.

The lumenlab forums and the users there have been a huge help and some of the ideas there have been really great.

I had to move the site where the pics are so you can find the pics by clicking here now. This is the new link for the pics now.
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#18413 - 06/23/05 03:40 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Deej,

that link doesn't seem to work, all I get is good ole 404
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#18414 - 06/23/05 03:41 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Worked for me.
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#18415 - 06/23/05 03:44 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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#18416 - 06/23/05 06:42 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Your dns isnt updated yet then. I just moved it last night.

If you dont see bogginfreaks.com/photos, then try the old link.... photos.bogginfreaks.com

When the dns is propagated finally, then the bogginfreaks.com/photos will be the working one.
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#18417 - 06/27/05 06:08 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Suffered a broken lcd panel the other day... The surface mounted connection on the lcd came off just on one end, which in turn made about a 1" strip of glass with no pic on the right side.

Trashed a brand new benq... Down the tubes.

I ordered a new Samsung 512n monitor from tech4less though for a good deal. Just need to wait for it to arrive now.

Oh well... I think i will tackle the wiring etc while i wait for the lcd.
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#18418 - 06/27/05 09:54 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Tech4less had the cheapest price I could find for the 512n, sorry to hear the benq died
so young but glad to see you aren't giving up.

Well mostly glad, I could have used your Haas box!
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#18419 - 06/28/05 08:59 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Me too! I have just about everything else ready to go. I might break down this week and build an ugly box while waiting for Haas...
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#18420 - 06/28/05 11:45 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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DeeJay - Is the glass itself cracked? Or is it the connector? Is there any metal still left on the surface mount pads? If you could take a few pics of the damage, I might be able to help you fix it or, if you prefer, give you a little compensation for the damaged product if I think I can fix it. But, if there's damage inside the panel, then we both know it's beyond our abilities...
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#18421 - 06/29/05 12:58 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Its just where the strip conects to the panel. The connection came apart from the monitor.

I have no idea how to get it re-connected. I cant see glue or solder working. Maybe since its wrecked already I will check again.

Too bad they dont have any panels that use regular wires instead of these stupid connectors.

How do the adhear this flat connections to the panels I wonder now.

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#18422 - 06/29/05 09:40 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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I found these photos of a 512n being stripped:


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#18423 - 06/29/05 01:06 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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I believe they use a conductive adhesive. If it's the kind of connector I am thinking of, the flat ribbon has exposed copper on the ends (exposed from under a thin laminate over the rest of the copper), and it is "stuck" to the metal connectors underneath with an adhesive or glue that is conductive. You can get conductive glues, tapes, and foils, but I've fixed these kinds of connectors before with tiny bits of match-solder (this solder strips that can be melted by the heat of a match) and an iron. You just have to be very careful if you try this not to short connections (especially because the pads are so close together.

The way I've done it is to use a razor blade to cut the thinnest pieces of match solder I can handle with tweezers and stick them in place at one end with a tiny dab of crazy glue (applied with the tip of a pin) so that they stay put but aren't enveloped by glue. Then, I line up the flat cable that has to go overtop to sandwich the solder stips between itself and the pads, and tape it into place with scotch tape. Then I put a piece of aluminum foil overtop of the cable, and apply a hot iron several times for very short lengths of time. It's tricky, but you can melt the solder without melting the laminate TOO badly. The solder will be a bit fragile, so you have to tape the cable down pretty good so that wiggling it around won't break the connection.

Of course, the conductive glue is much simpler, but it's hard to be accurate.

Hey...if the thing is shot, you might as well try, right?
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#18424 - 06/29/05 08:25 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Ya i saw that teardown on lumenlab.

Im going to be a LOT more careful with it this time, and im not going to strip it until i am ready to project.

Im going to finish the bulbmount and electrical first.

I talked to an electrician friend today and we decided to go the timer route with the fan. The fan and light will go on together, but the fan will remain on for 15-20 minutes after the power is turned off. Cheaper than the thermo's, and safer if a thermo goes screwy.
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#18425 - 06/29/05 09:23 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Mg. Don't EVER make post about things "being stripped" without pRon
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#18426 - 06/29/05 11:53 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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#18427 - 07/20/05 10:02 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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NEVER!!!!!

MU WA HAHAHAHAHAH



Hay Deej,

Did you get your bad pixel LCD worked out? I'm wondering if you tried the pixel massage method to fix it? If it doesn't fix it maybe it'll cause enough bad pixels they'll RMA it for you.

Here is a link to the thread I read:
http://www.lumenlab.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1160&st=20


And here's a CnP for ya!

"The trick is not a trick at all. I call it a risky venture to try and fix a stuck or off pixel.

First, if the pixel is completely dead you are unlikely to fix it with this technique, as the transistor is unusable.

For pixels with sub pixel problems (mine ended up a sub pixel problem not a complete pixel.) Or, for those with stuck pixels in the red, green, blue, or bright white.

Warning! If you try this, it’s at your own risk; this technique has been known to actually cause more dead pixels if forced.

The technique is called pixel massage. What you do is find a very soft lens cloth and gently rub around the stuck pixel. In some cases the transistor has a bad connection and you can actually repair or help repair a stuck pixel with this technique. It seems to work best on stuck sub pixels or full on stuck pixels (red, green, blue).

Once again, do this at your own risk, if you press very hard you could damage the LCD. If you don’t press hard enough you may have no effect at all.

This does not work all the time, but has been known to be successful in bringing a pixel back to life.

Cheers,
Lee"


And if all else fails, sell me your parts! Cheap of course!
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#18428 - 07/23/05 01:24 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Deej,

making any progress?
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#18429 - 08/19/05 05:47 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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umm Making any progress on the video projector guvner?
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#18430 - 08/19/05 07:52 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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I'm still waiting on my fooking box!!!
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#18431 - 08/19/05 08:22 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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So you haven't been able to fook lately, ya know, not having a box to fook in>
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#18432 - 08/19/05 10:49 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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No, No...not a fookin'-box, a fookin' box! Haas and Joe both really running people around...
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#18433 - 10/22/05 12:55 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Man, Im sure when i finally get mine done, i'll be kickin my own ass for not doing it faster.

Im slackin, but im still finding time to work on it from time to time.

Will have some pics when i get the wireing done up. Got a bulb mounted, mounted the fan/switches and ballast... need to tear down the lcd soon, and get the reflector and wireing done still. Close, but its lookin good.

No luck getting that pixle unstuck. Worked on a couple others that where, but not this one. Im not gonna rma it cause it was a bitch to get it here from the us in the first place, and returning things for rma is worse... I'll see how it works with it, and if it bugs me too much i will decide weither or not to swap it out later.

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#18434 - 10/22/05 09:48 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Deej,

I'm just across the border in Michigan, if you want you can ship it to me and process the RMA from here.

Hey if you ever need to buy something where they only ship ups, let em know and you can have it shipped here.

I'll forward it to you via USPS, should save ya some change.
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#18435 - 11/29/05 12:50 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Still workin on it! haha

Got the back Ikea Reflector mounted to the sheet metal for behind the bulb last week. Cut a circle into the protective sheetmetal, and put it in there. Going to use the existing rail system the bulb rides on to mount the metal/reflector so its fully adjustable as well.

Just need to get it in there, tear down the lcd monitor and mount it in the sled, and do the wiring.
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#18436 - 11/29/05 10:54 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Well keep us posted!

I'm still in parts acquisition mode, I have:

Haas box
Samsung 512n LCD
Ikea reflector
Venture Bulb
Venture Ballast
XL10

And a LL Lens set and socket supposedly on its way


Maybe someday I'll actually start working on it
or do you think the baby being due in April will impede my
progress?
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#18437 - 11/29/05 08:57 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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By time he gets it built they will be prehistoric.

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#18438 - 11/30/05 09:33 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Top of the line off the shelf units will be less than your parts.

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#18439 - 11/30/05 09:52 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Quote:

DEwillget8 said:
Top of the line off the shelf units will be less than your parts.




You'd be surprised how little I have invested in my pile of parts!
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#18440 - 11/30/05 02:31 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Just funnin' ya.

I've been to that website and those set ups look awesome !!!


But Plasma TV's were 20 grand a couple years ago and you can now get them for under 2 grand.

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#18441 - 11/30/05 02:51 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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DEwillget8 said:
Just funnin' ya.

I've been to that website and those set ups look awesome !!!


But Plasma TV's were 20 grand a couple years ago and you can now get them for under 2 grand.





Yeah but not a 120" one! My plan is a home theatre, and I mean theatre in the sense of a movie like experience.
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#18442 - 11/30/05 03:06 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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I did our basement like that MG (on the cheap) and it's a blast. Star Wars was damned near like the theater, except the popcorn was better and there were lots of adult beverages. I highly recommend the stand alone popcorn machines... Yuuuuuhummmmmy.

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#18443 - 11/30/05 04:06 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Yeah but not a 120" one!




I was just using the price of the plasma for an example, not the size.

Off the shelf 120" projectors are getting cheaper and cheaper every year. I'm just adding to comp's ribbing about taking so long to get done.

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#18444 - 11/30/05 04:40 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Quote:

mrhappy said:
I did our basement like that MG (on the cheap) and it's a blast.


Any chance we can get pics of it?? I can't do that with my current basement, but I'm gonna make sure the next place has a basement I can transform.

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#18445 - 11/30/05 04:48 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Sure, I'll get em up this weekend (remind me if I forget) because I'm headed to Detroit tomorrow for a couple of days. Our house wasn't easy, as it's an older home, but it turned out pretty well given a small budget and low ceilings.

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#18446 - 11/30/05 05:01 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Cool. Thanks. I'll probably do most of mine myself too. But what am I talking about...I've got to get a different house first. That could be a few years.



But I'd still like to see your setup.



And stick around in Detroit a few more days and you can watch the Lions beat up on the Vikes.
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#18447 - 11/30/05 05:06 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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I'm going up to watch the mighty *cough* Akron Zips whoop up on Northern Illinois Thursday night, then for some gambling and other sinful activities! Still need to find a good cuban cigar shop in Canadia.

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#18448 - 12/01/05 06:53 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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You've got PM.
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#18449 - 12/02/05 01:22 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Yes, we can buy decent projectors here for 1200 bucks, but then when the bulb goes, its around 400-600 bucks for a new one!

Highway robbery... And the BIGGEST reason i went homemade.

I wont be robbed like that.

Mike
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#18450 - 12/02/05 09:37 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Mike...who dat?
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#18451 - 12/02/05 11:04 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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#18452 - 01/08/06 12:46 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Fried my eBallast today!!! Shit!!!

First time ever trying to see how the bulb would work, and it shit the bed!

Scared the hell out of me too. Made a HELL of a noise... I guess thats what 100.00 bucks sounds like as it dissapears...

Its been a long hard road with this thing... And another 100 bucks down the toob... Wonder when i will lean my lesson and just go buy a store bought projector?
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#18453 - 01/08/06 07:59 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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#18454 - 01/08/06 09:32 AM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Deejay said:
Fried my eBallast today!!! Shit!!!

First time ever trying to see how the bulb would work, and it shit the bed!

Scared the hell out of me too. Made a HELL of a noise... I guess thats what 100.00 bucks sounds like as it dissapears...

Its been a long hard road with this thing... And another 100 bucks down the toob... Wonder when i will lean my lesson and just go buy a store bought projector?




There has been multiple bad Eballasts, LumenLabs will replace
the ballast for you at no charge.

These problems is why I went with the coil ballast.
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#18455 - 01/15/06 04:33 PM Re: Projectors... Bulbs etc
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Talked to them, and because its been ALMOST a year now (April) since i ordered it, I can understand why they wont completely replace it.

BUT they were cool about it and offered to sell me one for 60.00 instead of the 100.00...

Its on its way.

This time I test it out the day or two after it gets here.
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#18456 - 02/05/06 04:33 PM FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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FINALLY GOT A PIC!!



Still have lots of tweekin to do though...

Its washed out quite a bit cause the lid is still off... Very bright bulb in that sucka!
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#18457 - 02/05/06 04:47 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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Awesome kewl dude!

Get that cover on and show us what it can do!
I finally acquired the last of all the main parts, but have been
distracted by crib, dresser, changing table and stroller shopping.
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#18458 - 02/05/06 04:59 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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Hey Deej--Just in time for that SuperBowl party ewe been promising!

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#18459 - 02/06/06 06:55 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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I think I would enjoy the Superbowl on that baby!!

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#18460 - 02/06/06 11:36 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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It was nice. (I have an InFocus X1 cheapo that I use... good times!) Put a nice popcorn popper with it and mmmmmmm!

By the way, lookin GOOD there Deej!

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#18461 - 02/09/06 03:54 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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Did a lot of tweekin on the projektor last night...

Once you get so close to finishing, its hard to stop! (grin)

Last night, I picked up some dowel from Rona, and got the front frez in...

The sled that came with the box that haas built me had two little divots in about the right place for the frez... I thought that might be why they where there, so i used em.

I got my 3/8ths drill bit out and just made the holes a bit lower so a dowel would fit in there and not get in the way of the lid sliding in the slots.

I cut the dowel i bought so it fit perfectly snug in those notches.

Then i grabbed an idea from another plog at lumenlab. I drilled some tiny holes in the very top edge of the front frez and hung it from the dowel. It swings very nicely, and as you will see, it works great!

(I later cut the excess thread off...)



So then because i had some dark corners i knew i needed to do some tweekin...

I got a 60watt bulb and put it right in front of the box aiming into the box. By doing this, it directed the lightflow back into the box to where the bulb area is.

I then got a piece of paper (in the pic below, there is the sheet metal so i could take the picture and show you the idea.). I moved the paper back and forth to see where the light came to its smallest point. The "sweet spot" was then found!

I moved the bulb right into that spot, and then moved the reflector right up in behind the bulb.

I was lucky actually. I thought the bulb would have been placed back more, but in fact the sweet spot was farther to the front, and in fact the bulb is now right at the front of my adjustable rails. Very lucky. But this also allowed me more room for my wires at the back without worry now of them getting too hot.

See the light spot on the sheet metal below. If you move the metal front to back, you will see the light spot get to its smallest point, and then get bigger. At that smallest point is where i placed the bulb. It also allowed me to know the exact x-y position...



A top-down shot of the whole case with parts installed.



So the wall in my test room is a very light blue color. I have a limited amount of spaces to test it out, so I put a dry erase whiteboard up on the wall too, just to show any difference in colors.

The light is now very even in all the corners and very bright once the bulb gets warmed up...

I am very very stoked about this now. It looks awesome, and now I have to get started building the theater room to use this PJ!!

More screen caps coming! My Fifth Element Dvd was in the truck.. grin

I'm pretty much complete here FINALLY...

Oh ya, I was able to finally get my camera to take decent screen shots too... The picture size in this pic is about 60-70 inches diag... Need a bigger room!

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#18462 - 02/09/06 04:14 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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Looking good!

One of these days I'll start mine! :- )
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#18463 - 02/10/06 07:33 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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I wish I had a room to use one in.

What was your final cost Deej?
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#18464 - 02/10/06 08:31 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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One of these days I'll start mine! :- )




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#18465 - 02/10/06 11:16 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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Finish? before April 1? ummmmm uh oh
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#18466 - 02/10/06 03:08 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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Good advice....

It took me about 9 months to build this thing with kids in the house. Could have done it over a weekend or two without kids around.

I would guess it took me about 1000.00 bucks ot build it. Including distroying my first lcd monitor and the first ballast i fired up.

Best part is cheap replacement bulbs, 20,000 hour lamp life, and free repairs if it breaks.

(Oh ya, and the 9 foot picture now when i watch movies!)
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#18467 - 02/13/06 09:15 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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Sweet. Any more pics of the results would be great!

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#18468 - 02/18/06 01:47 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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In the process of building the theater room. Got most of the framing up, and just waiting for someone to come help me carry drywall down there. (grin)

I'll have more screenshots when i at least get the front drywall up.
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#18469 - 02/18/06 03:21 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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hey deejay.... that projector you built... nice final pic btw, do you have that hooked up to a tv lines? or computer??? or both????

Share the wealth!!! I need those plans!!!! PLEASE!!!

Khandurian....
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#18470 - 02/18/06 04:31 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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The basic plans are available here free:

http://www.lumenlab.com/

What you really want to do is spend $20 and join the forums,
I'm sure Deejay will agree that is where the real knowledge is!
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#18471 - 02/18/06 04:56 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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HAH! come on... think about it... Im wiling to build a projector, cause i know its gonna cast 1/4 of its normal cost..... what makes you think im gonna fork out the money to get the plans and join a forum?!!!

Khandurian....
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#18472 - 02/18/06 05:59 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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Re-read my post....the basic plans are available on that site for



drum roll please * * * * * * ** * *


FREEEEEEEEE

Yup that's right, the basic plans that we paid for are now
available for FREE!!

But as I said, you really want to sign up for the forums and
pay the $20, there is a TON of information there.

Now to make it REAL easy for ya, here is the page where
you an download the plans.

http://www.lumenlab.com/forums/index.php?s=24cac2e7e534a5a0cb32b63884e6c616&showforum=45

Enjoy!
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#18473 - 02/25/06 06:33 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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Everyone loves a smartarse...

Anyways, I went and looked at those plans, man are they generic.... but I guess thats what you get for free.... I am curious to see what the others have in the paid area....

Guess Im gonna have to get off my cheap arse and forke out 20$... I did see in the free area some pics of some of the other completed designs.... some looked really nice.... oh well...
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#18474 - 02/26/06 01:49 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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The info is very valuable in the forums. I used it all the time for research and to see what the others are doing with theirs.

Also, after all was said and done, i probably could have bought one cheaper. (Specially after trashing one lcd, and one ballast)

But, if it breaks, i can fix it myself, and replacement bulbs are only a 100 bucks tops, not 5-600 on the storeboughts.

Plus i like these kinds of projects. I did it for fun too.
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#18475 - 02/26/06 01:50 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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Here's a link to my TLOG... (Theater log)

Showing my theater room build there if you wanna see. Click here.

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#18476 - 10/17/06 12:27 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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Ok, MORE PICS!!!

Got it installed in the room now and wall painted... Looks awesome!!!

Check out the latest theater pics and projector mounted on my TLOG at http://www.lumenlab.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=49&t=10433&st=0

Then check out the latest screen shots on my plog at:

http://www.lumenlab.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5399&st=60&gopid=176806&

I wonder who that attractive dude in the DSSUG shirt could be? lol
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#18477 - 10/17/06 07:00 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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Sweet. The picture looks great. Did you figure out what caused the problem with the light?
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#18478 - 10/17/06 08:31 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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Nice T-Shirt.

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#18479 - 11/13/06 12:08 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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YOU FRACKER! I see you with your DSSU T-shirt! DAMNIT!

You know im gonna ride your arse until the day I finally get mine!!
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#18480 - 11/13/06 01:41 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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Even Rufus has one.


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#18481 - 11/13/06 02:55 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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Along with a gay yellow keyboard!

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#18482 - 11/13/06 03:17 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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It matches my big gay yellow boat.

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#18483 - 11/13/06 04:32 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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It matches my big gay yellow boat.





Is it still considered a boat when it's under 30 feet of water?
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#18484 - 11/13/06 04:44 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL!
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No, that would be a fish breeding habitat.

Good thing mine is in the garage.

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#76463 - 01/06/07 01:25 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: DEwillget8]
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Had a couple issues with the light.

1) I needed to make sure it was perfectly centered. Using a flashlight i aimed the light back into the pj through the front lense. This made the light shoot back through the pj to where the bulb needed to be placed. I just positioned the envelope of the bulb right in the narrowist point of the light and that made a huge difference.

2) The breaker for the ballast kept snapping off after about 10 min. I re-wired so it was outside of the box, and out of the heat in the box, and no more snapping breaker.

We've watched quite a few movies on it now and its very cool.

Also, about shirts, if anyone wants one of the white ones, i have about 200 still here. They;ve been sitting in my basement forever. 10.00 bucks including shipping if you want one. All that is left is XL size.

I will also send one out free with every website contribution made. (I gotta get that up and going again now too after the latest upgrades.. jeesh.) For now you can contact me via the contact link at the bottom of this page if you want to make a contribution.
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#76538 - 01/07/07 10:30 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Deejay]
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Thats what you said the last time and I never got mine! Now of course, you dont have a size to fit my lard ass.
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#76557 - 01/07/07 01:42 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Khandurian]
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How about i send you two then. You could just sew them together?
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#76621 - 01/08/07 12:50 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Deejay]
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Originally Posted By: Deejay
How about i send you two then. You could just sew them together?


HAHAHAHA! I'm not that damn big! shesh! I cant help it if im 3x. The one thing I love is food! And I'm a damn good cook! (I have to be cause my wipe cant cook to save her life!)
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#76642 - 01/08/07 05:41 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Khandurian]
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lol... Im glad my wife can cook or else i would be dead of fast food
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#77443 - 01/16/07 05:02 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Deejay]
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Hey Deejay Glad to see you finished it. Anyway you can repost the pics? I didn't get a chance to see them.

Thanks Buddy!

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#77537 - 01/17/07 01:39 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: tom718]
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DUHHHH LOL Never mind I found them. HEHE Good Job bro. What did you say the total cost was?

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#79284 - 02/05/07 09:58 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: tom718]
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I probably have 800-1000 into it. You dont save much initally on the build, but over time you will. (Bulbs, breakdowns etc can all be replaced or fixed yourself.)
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#82803 - 03/01/07 10:10 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Deejay]
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Hey DeeJay, longtime no see man, glad to see ur still around.

How is the pic quality and brightness compared to a store bought. I have a Panasonic PT900. Just wondering, I like projects like this, may build one for fun.
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#82884 - 03/01/07 09:14 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: strattoned]
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Store boughts are brighter and clearer for sure, but this is a great machine and i love it. \:\) Cant go wrong for a 50 (or less) dollar replacement bulb... (And fixing it myself if it breaks lol )
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#84377 - 03/11/07 03:10 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Deejay]
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Still got that thing going eh? have their been any good improvements over the internal designs yet?

I can't afford to register on another website, the wipe is screaming at me now as it is.
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#84426 - 03/11/07 11:31 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Khandurian]
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#84542 - 03/13/07 12:50 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Khandurian]
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ya seems alot of the guys are using 19' and widescreens now, as well as longer throw lensing too.
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#84681 - 03/13/07 01:34 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Deejay]
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I didnt see anyone using 19's, but I did see a few using 17's.

While browsing the site, I found myself stuck in the DIY CNC machine forum.

That would have come in handy a few years ago when I needed to make my PC boards!

The price for the DIY CNC has come down, so has the price for a mass production unit as well. The only difference now is whether you want to be stuck with proprietary software, or write your own!
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#84966 - 03/15/07 11:30 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Khandurian]
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Ya the guy who made my case is Haas, who made his own cnc, and I can vouch for the output quality. ;\) Its awesome what you can do with those things.

I love your avatar in yer sig by the way. Hilarious.
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#85098 - 03/18/07 01:24 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Deejay]
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I just happen to own a genuine Haas case! By this I don't mean a copy made by someone else but one by the Haas man himself!

He even made up a stand like his original design for me.

Sadly I just haven't had the time to build my projector, I just
may have to sell off my parts for now and restart after we
find/buy/move into our next house.

I'll post my parts list, trying to decide whether to sell or keep the parts.

Magnavox 15" HDTV lcd TV monitor <- Lots of GREAT video inputs!
Haas Box
Lumen Labs 15" lens kit
Venture Bulb
Venture Ballast
Socket
Mad Dog 120mm turbo fan (case is cut for this fan)
Ikea Reflector

That's tha main components I've acquired SOOOO!!!1

Big question, should I hold onto everything and try to
find time SOME day to build it? OR should I hand over the project to someone who has time now? Heck even if I build it
today we don't have a room set up to use it......yet.


Pondering pondering....any thoughts?
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#85214 - 03/20/07 12:35 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: moneyguru]
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Depends really. How much you have invested, whether or not you decide you want to build the 17" style.

I did notice that they are now selling a complete projector for 500$!!!!

There was a point I would have taken that stuff off your hands and finished it. But alas, my tv hobby is no more. I'm quite happy with my big screen and have no use for a projector anymore.
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#85227 - 03/20/07 04:16 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Khandurian]
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I'll give ya $5 for it all.





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#85246 - 03/20/07 05:33 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Thunderalley]
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#85255 - 03/20/07 05:53 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: DEwillget8]
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#85261 - 03/20/07 07:21 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: moneyguru]
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I bid $1!!!!!!
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#85276 - 03/20/07 10:23 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Khandurian]
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#85365 - 03/22/07 02:21 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Comp]
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Registered: 02/07/01
Posts: 11242
Loc: Swinging from the Chandelier
Dammit Comp. I was gonna bid fiddy!

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#85380 - 03/22/07 09:25 AM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: susie1]
DEwillget8 Offline

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Registered: 10/25/00
Posts: 21796
Loc: B.F.E.
Too rich for me, I'm out.

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#85396 - 03/22/07 01:42 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: DEwillget8]
Comp Offline

Prime Rib

Registered: 05/10/04
Posts: 13362
Loc: Up your ass if your out of lin...
You got fish to buy anyway.

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#85398 - 03/22/07 02:12 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Comp]
DEwillget8 Offline

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Registered: 10/25/00
Posts: 21796
Loc: B.F.E.
You are right, my wife would probably kill me if I picked up another hobby.

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#85399 - 03/22/07 02:25 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: DEwillget8]
Comp Offline

Prime Rib

Registered: 05/10/04
Posts: 13362
Loc: Up your ass if your out of lin...
I know all about the wifey thing DE, keep hobbies to a minimum cause you have to have time for those honey do's.

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#85400 - 03/22/07 02:33 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Comp]
Thunderalley Offline

Leinie's Tester

Registered: 02/06/02
Posts: 19741
Loc: Suz's Cabin in Spread Eagle,WI
 Originally Posted By: Comp
cause you have to have time for those honey do's.
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#89938 - 06/11/07 04:40 PM Re: FINALLY GOT A PIC ON THE WALL! [Re: Thunderalley]
Deejay Offline

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Registered: 02/28/01
Posts: 19876013
It took me about a year to build mine. lol... and i didnt have the room either.. I just ended up taking over a room downstairs.. haha

Now I dont use it as much as I should. Maybe i should just start playing WOW on it.

They do make a good winter project...
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