OMega-567s projector

[Faites777]

I have been reading this forum for almost a year now. During that time, I been collecting parts and implementing my design. The OMega-567s is finally done. So here are the schematics and pictures will be posted soon.

Porjector: OMega-567s
LCD: Benq 567s ver.2
Metal Halide: Sylvania M400/U BT-37
Ballast: Megnetik M59 F-can #1111-247SC-TC
Fans: (2)92mm, (1)40mm
AC/DC: 12v-300ma, 9v-200ma
Switch: 3-way

Objective len: Dankane 3-Element Triplet
Fresnel: Split dual focus (DIYLabs)
Glass: 3/32" thickness (non-temp)

Reciever: Pioneer VSX-D412
Player: Playstation2 (MOD) -output: S-video, optic sound
LineDoubler: DVDO IScan plus

Wood: Pine w/polyshade
Lining and reflector: Aluminum flushing

Box size: 14.5L x 14W x 16H w/o curtain and focus arm.
Net weight: ~50lbs (ballast weight 23lbs!!)

*side view*

[Faites777]

Correction on the layers:
LCD--Glass--BottomFresnel--Plexi--Glass--Space/Air--Glass

Plexi: Lexan XL-10 (used for UV sheild)
Fresnel was custom cut to size.

Pros:
-more compact that others 400watts/BT37 bulb projector
-~30,000 lumen on 15,000 hours
-easy to focus and bulb change
-LCD is fast (16ms) and very good LineDoubler (better than most
built-in converter)
-nice finish in pine with polyshade.


Cons:
-HEAVY (50lbs)
-very hot (~80C [170F] inside light chamber;
~70C [158F] near Fan and LCD)
-minnor light leakage
-noise level ~20db added to room

*front view* w/o curtain,focus arm, and ballast

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The Lcd controller is mounted in the back.

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Rear view of Omega. The aluminum plate is where the ballast goes.

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As you can see, I keep the benzel of the Benq567s-v2. You can see the lcd screen because I took out the top fresnel.

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the bulb hole lies under the side fan. This picture is the inside of Omega. (the Light Chamber). All of the walls are lined with aluminum flushing.

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Here is Omega with everything installed. The yellow object is a yard ruler--meter stick.

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This is the vinyl screen I bought from Lowe's. As you can see, I accidently made a hole to the vinyl screen (mid way up on the right side). So I used blackout cloth (from JoAnn) to conduct this session.

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sorry for that, here is the picture

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This is a closeup shot of the screen(side view). I made the frame out of wood and cover it with black fabric. The wood under the roller is just there to weigh down the screen (not neccesary needed)