i finally get to start my projector. i only need a couple more things.
i used to have a ps1 screen but i stepped on it. that really sucked. I ordered a new 5" car lcd.
the parts i am using are
toolbox from walmart 10$
wood from home depot 1.50$
glass around the house(its supposed to block heat but i cant tell the differance) free
2 page magnifiers from staples 16$
ohp lens(not a triplet just a single lens) free
ceramic medium base home depot 4$
lexan xl from home depot. 3$
i need to purchase a good light source. right now i am using a floodlight with my broken lcd.
i am going to purchase either a 250W metal halide kit or a 175w metal halide kit. I need your help on this decision.
if i get the 175 watt then i can use the one with a medium base and its really small. but 250w is a lot more light
the 250w ballast is 52 dollars and the 175w is 50 so i think ill just buy the 250w and just use the 175w bulb.
also i might buy a triplet lens. hopefully its better than the one i am using now
i will post pictures in the morning
i used to have a ps1 screen but i stepped on it. that really sucked. I ordered a new 5" car lcd.
the parts i am using are
toolbox from walmart 10$
wood from home depot 1.50$
glass around the house(its supposed to block heat but i cant tell the differance) free
2 page magnifiers from staples 16$
ohp lens(not a triplet just a single lens) free
ceramic medium base home depot 4$
lexan xl from home depot. 3$
i need to purchase a good light source. right now i am using a floodlight with my broken lcd.
i am going to purchase either a 250W metal halide kit or a 175w metal halide kit. I need your help on this decision.
if i get the 175 watt then i can use the one with a medium base and its really small. but 250w is a lot more light
the 250w ballast is 52 dollars and the 175w is 50 so i think ill just buy the 250w and just use the 175w bulb.
also i might buy a triplet lens. hopefully its better than the one i am using now
i will post pictures in the morning
You'll either have to buy the 175 watt setup, bulb and ballast. Or buy the 250watt setup, you can't run a 175 watt on a 250watt ballast. The 175 on my 7" seems to be pretty bright i think i would stick with the 175 for now, makes for less heat. But that's just a new guys opinion.😀
Clinton
Clinton
i thought on the ballast it says 1 - 250w . so doesnt that mean you can use anything between 1 and 250 watt
nope ;-) If you plan on using the 250watt eventually part might as well gear up for it now and jump straight to it as you say theres only a difference of a couple dollars in price
yeah i am going to buy a 250w kit today. i couldnt get the 175w to power. oh well.
i hope my lcd comes in today
also do you guuys think i need a ir filter . i am running 3 fans. with the 250w. and also i am using a toolbox do you think that it will melt from the bulb.
and one more question. where could i get a ir filter locally
i hope my lcd comes in today
also do you guuys think i need a ir filter . i am running 3 fans. with the 250w. and also i am using a toolbox do you think that it will melt from the bulb.
and one more question. where could i get a ir filter locally
alright so i bought my 250w metal halide bulb for 17.00 and going to buy the ballast tommorow. the bulb wasnt as big as i thought it would be.
i think i want to change my cause what do you guys think. this will be the new case.
the last picture could potentially be my light box its half of a computer case.
so i need your opinion. and where can i get a ir filter locally
which setup should i use
i think i want to change my cause what do you guys think. this will be the new case.
the last picture could potentially be my light box its half of a computer case.
so i need your opinion. and where can i get a ir filter locally
which setup should i use
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So i finally got my ballast. and i actually installed it right. im happy. it was actually 58 including tax. whats an extra 8 bucks right.
well i have the bulb in a power supply case but i lose a **** load of light. so that sucks. i put the white thing by the circle. and i found a ir filter from a slide projector and i put it in the circle from the case. i made the heat go down a whole lot.
all of my test were without fans or a uv filter.
so i really either need a new ir filter and then i will put a reflector in back of the bulb and just do that.
or make a custom case
so what should i do
well i have the bulb in a power supply case but i lose a **** load of light. so that sucks. i put the white thing by the circle. and i found a ir filter from a slide projector and i put it in the circle from the case. i made the heat go down a whole lot.
all of my test were without fans or a uv filter.
so i really either need a new ir filter and then i will put a reflector in back of the bulb and just do that.
or make a custom case
so what should i do
you need a uv filter tho
I plan also on some thing like yours - I gots lots of computer
scrap - and may use one - I got a bunch of tower computer
cases that are like a 12 inches wide and 24 inches high
huge for computer cases - I to wanted to use a tool
box - but I could not find one I liked
to small - maybe a coffee can - the smaller size
cut it down the center
I need UV glass - but at the hardware stores were I
live they give you a strange look - and ask whats UV
- LOL - That was at a Lowels hardware store
Good luck
I plan also on some thing like yours - I gots lots of computer
scrap - and may use one - I got a bunch of tower computer
cases that are like a 12 inches wide and 24 inches high
huge for computer cases - I to wanted to use a tool
box - but I could not find one I liked
you could try a mixing bowl - but you case looks
to small - maybe a coffee can - the smaller size
cut it down the center
I need UV glass - but at the hardware stores were I
live they give you a strange look - and ask whats UV
- LOL - That was at a Lowels hardware store
Good luck
Uv filer should be built into the light, check your manufaturers info. I run a 175watt and it already has a uv filter. If your goingt o go with a bowl type reflector try a soup ladle or icecream scop the chrome ones are the best ones as far as i've read.
Clinton
Clinton
i already have a uv filter in it. there is lexan. dont you see it. theres 2 pieces there
hey will if your going to do a projector out of a pc case, and you want to be able to move it than have a remote mounted ballast. this thing sucks picking up
hey will if your going to do a projector out of a pc case, and you want to be able to move it than have a remote mounted ballast. this thing sucks picking up
hehe Part remote mounting the ballast aint going to make it any lighter, if you move your PJ you still going to have to pick up the ballast and move that too whether its in the PJ or not lol 😛 If ya can fit the ballast in your PJ do it, save you a second trip when moving it all to another room hehehe
yeah i guess that makes sense. lol
well here is a update. i think im going to purchase a new lcd for like 30 bucks. lol this is the third time.
if anyone can repair a ffc connection i will sell you a lcd.
and for my reflector i think im going to do it the same way as clinton
well here is a update. i think im going to purchase a new lcd for like 30 bucks. lol this is the third time.
if anyone can repair a ffc connection i will sell you a lcd.
and for my reflector i think im going to do it the same way as clinton
I would snap that LCD up and take it off ya hands quicker than you could say "thanks for comming" lol pitty you are in USA :*-( Damn 3rd time lucky lol...might want to re-think your stripping/handling of the LCDs there matey lol
yeah i know. well the first lcd i dont know what happened. then i accedentally stepped on it. that sucked. so i bought this thing and this happened.
my luck really sucks.
ill ship the lcd to you it cant cost that much to ship
my luck really sucks.
ill ship the lcd to you it cant cost that much to ship
It probably wouldnt, but due to me just building my new projector unfortuenately my bank account needs time to recover hehe...someone will snap it up quick don't worry Part 🙂
lol. yeah i wish i was rich. it would be real nice. lol.
i think for my next projector i might use a double ended bulb. maybe.
knowing me prolly not.
i think for my next projector i might use a double ended bulb. maybe.
knowing me prolly not.
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