Hey, I'm a newbie to all of this and I was wondering what a good combination of Projector/Panel would be for under 500$. It's going to be for movies, games, browsing the web, your every average day-to-day computing needs. I was thinking of the QA 2500 by Sharp, and a 4,000+ lumens projector. (3M?) Thanks for all the help!
SEARCH SEARCH SEARCH... But basically, you'd be better off with a dismantled LCD and a 250w metal halide setup if you're willing to put in the extra work.
could i do that?
im not the greatest at modding and/or dissambling things, do you think I could manage doing that? if so which lcd would be the best? and which projector? thanks.
im not the greatest at modding and/or dissambling things, do you think I could manage doing that? if so which lcd would be the best? and which projector? thanks.
I'm also new here, but I'll do my best to answer your question, if only to take away your opportunity for more duplicate posts. 😉
First of all, Ehuwiko's advice is the best you're gonna get. Search search search.
If you have no electronics or computer assembly experience, disassembling an lcd monitor is probably not your wisest choice.
You say you want your projector for movies, games, browsing the web, etc. For movies, a panel resolution of 800x600 is more than enough, and will also suffice for web surfing and such. 640x480 is adequate for analog sources. (console games, tv, vcr)
To my knowledge, none of the surplus projector panels available to us have a refresh rate acceptable for today's PC games approaching 100fps with many setups. That is, with all the panels i'm aware of you'll notice some 'ghosting' during fast motion while playing PC games. This applies to any resolution. 🙁
This is a fairly comprehensive list of projector panels and their resolution.
Based on my research, the Elmo HPA305 Solar Deluxe is the projector I'll be using. The 3M 7200 is also nice. The 3M supplies 4300 lumens, the Elmo 7300. Both have 11.2x11.2" apertures, making for the least modification to fit a dismounted lcd screen. (12x9")
If you do choose to dismount an lcd monitor, you obviously need one that has the electronics mounted in a fashion that can be moved from the back of the lcd glass, out of the way of the light.
After careful searching, the NEC 1545v is the only panel I could find still floating around that fitted my criteria of 1) 25ms or lower refresh rate, and 2) able to be dismounted without cable extensions.
Hope this helps.
First of all, Ehuwiko's advice is the best you're gonna get. Search search search.
If you have no electronics or computer assembly experience, disassembling an lcd monitor is probably not your wisest choice.
You say you want your projector for movies, games, browsing the web, etc. For movies, a panel resolution of 800x600 is more than enough, and will also suffice for web surfing and such. 640x480 is adequate for analog sources. (console games, tv, vcr)
To my knowledge, none of the surplus projector panels available to us have a refresh rate acceptable for today's PC games approaching 100fps with many setups. That is, with all the panels i'm aware of you'll notice some 'ghosting' during fast motion while playing PC games. This applies to any resolution. 🙁
This is a fairly comprehensive list of projector panels and their resolution.
Based on my research, the Elmo HPA305 Solar Deluxe is the projector I'll be using. The 3M 7200 is also nice. The 3M supplies 4300 lumens, the Elmo 7300. Both have 11.2x11.2" apertures, making for the least modification to fit a dismounted lcd screen. (12x9")
If you do choose to dismount an lcd monitor, you obviously need one that has the electronics mounted in a fashion that can be moved from the back of the lcd glass, out of the way of the light.
After careful searching, the NEC 1545v is the only panel I could find still floating around that fitted my criteria of 1) 25ms or lower refresh rate, and 2) able to be dismounted without cable extensions.
Hope this helps.
Don't buy a projection panel. Complete waste of time and money. DIY an easy LCD monitor or buy a $500 projector.
Search! There's tons of threads about dismantling LCDs There's no one right LCD for the project. You may also be able to find someone who will sell you a stripped LCD for $300-$350, or strip one wich you have purchased for $100 or so(I think verbose mustafa does it), well worth it if you're woried about stripping it yourself. This may seem like a lot, but you pay apporx. $400(or more) for a Sharp QA-2500 wich doesn't come close to any modern LCD monitor.
ok, I sent verbose and e-mail asking what lcd i should get and how much it would cost him to modify it. for now, thank you all. 🙂
Here is a good starter panel
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2954508923&category=4791&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2954508923&category=4791&rd=1
QA-2500?
I got a Sharp QA-2500 Im selling if you are interested?
I have no cables or power supply,but I do have the manual.You should be able to make your own power supply.
I guarantee it works with NO dead pixels!
I have a friend with the same panel and he lets me use his power supply.
I will post pics showing it running.
If anybody is interested please let me know!
I got a Sharp QA-2500 Im selling if you are interested?
I have no cables or power supply,but I do have the manual.You should be able to make your own power supply.
I guarantee it works with NO dead pixels!
I have a friend with the same panel and he lets me use his power supply.
I will post pics showing it running.
If anybody is interested please let me know!
Lifter said:
Of course, Lifter is entitled to his opinion.....mmmm.. maybe it would be a little fairer to say that there would be some expense involved if you took the projection panel route - and the results would be reasonably good, but not breathtaking!
But its so easy anyone could do it - drop the panel on an OHP, plug it in and fire it up!
Since we are talking noobish stuff (i'll fit right in), could someone please tell me what causes pixels to die??? I hear people complaining about it all the time, and since i'm getting my panel in a view days i don't want to do anything wrong.
Sort of off topic...
Ok guys I need your expertice on some stuff here. I am setting up a digital art show at my college. For my piece i want to project a vertically oriented video image onto a vertical screen. I designed all of the video on my computer so that it's rotated 90 degrees to the right. My idea was to mount the projector on its side, I didnt even think to mention this to my professor. I happened to mention it to him tonight and it was as if i had told him I was going to swing it around by the plug. He told me that this may cause the projector to overheat. I think that's a load of crap. I know that projectors produce an enormouse amount of heat, but if the fan exhaust isn't covered I don't see a problem with it. In researching the subject on the net all I could come up with is that some projector companies say that they shouldn't be tilted more than 20 degrees, I think this is because they can't correct the image for more than that. I dont think there is any information out there about this because nobody really has a need to do this. ( except me 🙂 ) So if anybody could give some advice about this that would be great, and asap because the show starts next monday(the17th).
thanks
Ok guys I need your expertice on some stuff here. I am setting up a digital art show at my college. For my piece i want to project a vertically oriented video image onto a vertical screen. I designed all of the video on my computer so that it's rotated 90 degrees to the right. My idea was to mount the projector on its side, I didnt even think to mention this to my professor. I happened to mention it to him tonight and it was as if i had told him I was going to swing it around by the plug. He told me that this may cause the projector to overheat. I think that's a load of crap. I know that projectors produce an enormouse amount of heat, but if the fan exhaust isn't covered I don't see a problem with it. In researching the subject on the net all I could come up with is that some projector companies say that they shouldn't be tilted more than 20 degrees, I think this is because they can't correct the image for more than that. I dont think there is any information out there about this because nobody really has a need to do this. ( except me 🙂 ) So if anybody could give some advice about this that would be great, and asap because the show starts next monday(the17th).
thanks
NOOBIE question?
Yeah I'm going to get flamed on this but I can't find anything on the forum.
STUPID QUESTION AHEAD:
Right now, I'm not willing to make a projector with OHP + LCD Panel, even though it is cheap... (Please don't kill me on this).
I'd like to buy a real mutimedia LCD projector which nowadays costs around the 1000$ price tag. In the long run, those bulbs are bloody expensive (500$ would be the minimum price tag for a 2000 hours bulb 😱 ...).
Anyone knows if one can tinker a MHD lamp and plug it into those projectors?
Yeah I'm going to get flamed on this but I can't find anything on the forum.
STUPID QUESTION AHEAD:
Right now, I'm not willing to make a projector with OHP + LCD Panel, even though it is cheap... (Please don't kill me on this).
I'd like to buy a real mutimedia LCD projector which nowadays costs around the 1000$ price tag. In the long run, those bulbs are bloody expensive (500$ would be the minimum price tag for a 2000 hours bulb 😱 ...).
Anyone knows if one can tinker a MHD lamp and plug it into those projectors?
TH well we all would like to know how to retrofit a regular projector with a bulb that was cheaper But its not feesable cause most bulbs are so freaking small a Non projector bulb just wont fit or there spark gap is tooooooo large so you cant get a point of light source, your best bet is to look online for a nice projector many people have said good things about the infocus x1 I personally have a projector( store bought) in the HT and a projection panel in the bedroom and maybe one in the family room if I can disguise it more. ya know gotta have projection everywhere,though a nice plasma would be nice.........exept for the price tag
good luck in whatever you choose.
good luck in whatever you choose.Videofreak, buying the projector isn't what kills me... What does are the expensive bulbs. What a waste!
Thanks for indicating me there's no way to retrofit a MHD into those projectors, now there is no easy way out
But I really want to find a way to do it. Maybe we should start a new topic, if VM permits it... Can't make a new thread without Verbose permission 😱
Oh, and, NO WAY will I use plasma. What they don't tell you is that they use a lot power, 700 Watts, so it use as much as an Oven.
Overall, PLASMA SUX
Thanks for indicating me there's no way to retrofit a MHD into those projectors, now there is no easy way out
But I really want to find a way to do it. Maybe we should start a new topic, if VM permits it... Can't make a new thread without Verbose permission 😱
Oh, and, NO WAY will I use plasma. What they don't tell you is that they use a lot power, 700 Watts, so it use as much as an Oven.
Overall, PLASMA SUX
Elmo HP-A305 Solar replacement lamps
I am sorry if this has been answered before, but I have searched and can't find anything on replacement metal halide lamps for the Elmo HP-A305 Solar (not solar deluxe).
The listed price for the 250 watt metal halide lamp is US$250 at B&H.
Is there a cheaper option?
TIA
I am sorry if this has been answered before, but I have searched and can't find anything on replacement metal halide lamps for the Elmo HP-A305 Solar (not solar deluxe).
The listed price for the 250 watt metal halide lamp is US$250 at B&H.
Is there a cheaper option?
TIA
- Status
- Not open for further replies.