Artograph Porjectors

[MillenniumMan]

Has anyone here had the opportunity to use an artograph projector?

I understand it would be a simple matter of dropping in an LCD panel with RCA jacks and *walla* a high end instant digital projector for $200.

I want to know what kind of performance to expect before making such a purchase.

 

[jjasniew]

Opaque Projector

The artograph is a version of opaque projector I believe. To see others, search ebay "opaque projector".

These have a very 'fast" lens system; they have to, to get an image from just the light reflected off the surface of a piece of paper!

I believe this lens system would be wonderful for an LCD panel with an OHP light source underneath it.

I was going to bid on some, but the prices run up over $100 real quick. Since I'm getting out of DIY with panels, it makes no sense to spend that kind of money on yet another expriment. Yet the prospect of being the first to come up with a killer arrangement (conglomeration...) is still intriguing!

 

[MillenniumMan]

Looks like someone *points to self* is about to make a great (or foolish) set of purchases

If and when frankenjector is finished I'll release the results to the group.

 

[jamie]

artograph

hi all i to gained the info on the artograph +lcd=projection tv and tryed it they do project well you can get them at a local craft store cheap but i built my own with 5 inch convex lens better known as dollar store non bifocal magnifine glass black construction paper... thin plywood light switches wire and my secret ultra cool light source he he a speceial thanks to home depot projector is done and works great still waiting to afford the 5 inch lcd tv from bestbuy but ill let you know how it works when im done and i have a digital cam so i can post some pics



jamie information is limited imagination is not!

 

[SushiMasterX]

Reflective panels can be used?

I have heard that this device is good for using the Reflective type LCD panels? Have ya'll had any go at this?

We at the "DIY Small Panel" thread are always looking for a new, more compact way to project. And, personally I would like to know if that arrangement can be assembled in a smaller space than a slide projector.

Well, post if yer knowledgeable on this. Disregard otherwise.

 

[jamie]

hi sush!

ok heres what i know so far ive built the artograph it work great i got to try one lcd tv under it it gave the tv glare effect but when the light was off it projected a dim picture on the screen so the lcd is most likely not reflective and i dont have to try there is more on this at audiovisualisers.com do a search for build your own lcd projector at google.com hope this helps keep up the good work i been reading your post ....... jamie

 

[Negative Design]

im making an artograph projector too.

 

[harvey]

http://www.dixieart.com/Artograph_Projectors.html

Cheaper by price.

 

[atsc]

Plus Direct Projector

Anyone tried to use a Plus brand Direct Projector? One of these uses 4 * 300 watt lamps. Looks a lot like a normal LCD projector crossed with a photocopier

see: http://www.plus-europe.com/eng_DP-30.htm

This is the one I have access to. But I haven't got my hands on it yet. Will it wash out the image from the panel.

I can almost get a whole 15" LCD monitor on this baby!

Any help appreciated!!!

 

[Negative Design]

4 lamps!!! damn! lol thats way too much if u ask me and COSTLY too. i think i've seen that projector before..they dont come cheap, i saw one for 400$ and one for as much as 1000$ i plan to use a 100$ model. i dont think u can use a 15 inch lcd for this projector.
good luck.

 

[atsc]

the free glass area measures 11" * 11" and a 15" display is 12 inches wide losing half an inch each side presuming it will focus correclty and lay flat... Might need that darn cover removed...

 

[Negative Design]

whoa you must have a SUPER artograph i hope it works for you. how much does this projector cost?


-JimmY-

 

[atsc]

Pick em up on ebay from $20-$400

 

[Negative Design]

do u know the retail?
me im using the designer.retails for 100+$

 

[atsc]

Presesnt models around $1895

 

[atsc]

How well does your present one work??? What wattage and type of lamp is used?

 

[Negative Design]

mine uses one 250 wat photo bulb its supposed to last 25-50 hrs. but i plan to make a custom light source and possible a custom projector.how does it work? well it still hasnt come in the mail yet their late, i think i need to give them a hate maiel lol



-JimmY-