Hi everyone,
I have done a quick search on this subject but haven't really found what I am looking for. My question is directed to those of you who have fully operational OHP/LCD systems.
I was wondering about the durability of these DIY systems.
Since these systems are probably being operated for durations longer than designed for, I was wondering I long these things will last.
I know the topic of bulb life has been covered. But due to the effects of heat on the LCD and the Overhead itself, how long have you all had your OHP/LCD systems on for one continuous time? How many cumulative hours do you think your system has on it since you combined the LCD and OHP and used it as a DIY video projector?
So far while still testing my system, I have had mine one for no longer than 1 hour, after which I felt no significant heat ( it was actually still cool to the touch). And the OHP was barely warm.
Would anyone say it is safe to play the LCD/OHP system continuously for 2-3 hours? Or at least 2 hours for the duration of a typical movie?
I was thinking of adding some kind of thermometer/temperature meter to monitor the temperature of the LCD and OHP. But I have not found the appropriate piece of equipment. I was thinking of some kind of stick on thermometer like they have for aquariums. (What kind of temperature range do you think these things reach?) Does anyone have any suggestions?
I'm wondering if I need to limit the continuous usage time for my system.
I have been very pleased so far with my DIY system. Sure it's not like the$5000+ systems you can buy in the store, but hey I didn't have to spend $5000. I don't watch TV that much anyways, I like to build things myself and the picture is more than good enough for me.
But I started wondering how long my LCD panel will work for. I don't think they make LCD projection panels anymore. Most of these are 5+ years old and probably won't last forever. Eventually the supply of these things will run out. Do I even need to think about buying a backup LCD while they are still available?
Can you imagine, I built my system so I could hold my annual Laker Championship Series party, so I could play the game on a big screen for my friends. Now they are so bad, I can't even stand to watch them keep losing. oh well....
Thanks all
I have done a quick search on this subject but haven't really found what I am looking for. My question is directed to those of you who have fully operational OHP/LCD systems.
I was wondering about the durability of these DIY systems.
Since these systems are probably being operated for durations longer than designed for, I was wondering I long these things will last.
I know the topic of bulb life has been covered. But due to the effects of heat on the LCD and the Overhead itself, how long have you all had your OHP/LCD systems on for one continuous time? How many cumulative hours do you think your system has on it since you combined the LCD and OHP and used it as a DIY video projector?
So far while still testing my system, I have had mine one for no longer than 1 hour, after which I felt no significant heat ( it was actually still cool to the touch). And the OHP was barely warm.
Would anyone say it is safe to play the LCD/OHP system continuously for 2-3 hours? Or at least 2 hours for the duration of a typical movie?
I was thinking of adding some kind of thermometer/temperature meter to monitor the temperature of the LCD and OHP. But I have not found the appropriate piece of equipment. I was thinking of some kind of stick on thermometer like they have for aquariums. (What kind of temperature range do you think these things reach?) Does anyone have any suggestions?
I'm wondering if I need to limit the continuous usage time for my system.
I have been very pleased so far with my DIY system. Sure it's not like the$5000+ systems you can buy in the store, but hey I didn't have to spend $5000. I don't watch TV that much anyways, I like to build things myself and the picture is more than good enough for me.
But I started wondering how long my LCD panel will work for. I don't think they make LCD projection panels anymore. Most of these are 5+ years old and probably won't last forever. Eventually the supply of these things will run out. Do I even need to think about buying a backup LCD while they are still available?
Can you imagine, I built my system so I could hold my annual Laker Championship Series party, so I could play the game on a big screen for my friends. Now they are so bad, I can't even stand to watch them keep losing. oh well....
Thanks all
i think they still make LCD panels, because i hear they have HDTV panels (which costs thousands) so if they are HDTV panels they have to be relatively new.
P.S lakers suck😀 lol, NEW YORK BABY!
P.S lakers suck😀 lol, NEW YORK BABY!
I have a ohp/lcd setup ;
infocus smartview 3600 SE and elmo hp 2850s, and I think that the durability is not an issue tbh as I had mine on for 5 hours continuously last night with absolutely no problems, I usually watch 2 movies at least in a row before I switch mine off, and I sometimes browse websites on it as well as I am too lazy to swap to my monitor 😉 so I am clocking up quite a few hours on this setup 😀 , also I will be posting pics soon so keep your eyes on this forum 🙂 and also on your point of how long lcds last for, well as long as there is adequate cooling, I am sure it could last quite a long time (unless you drop it that is).
infocus smartview 3600 SE and elmo hp 2850s, and I think that the durability is not an issue tbh as I had mine on for 5 hours continuously last night with absolutely no problems, I usually watch 2 movies at least in a row before I switch mine off, and I sometimes browse websites on it as well as I am too lazy to swap to my monitor 😉 so I am clocking up quite a few hours on this setup 😀 , also I will be posting pics soon so keep your eyes on this forum 🙂 and also on your point of how long lcds last for, well as long as there is adequate cooling, I am sure it could last quite a long time (unless you drop it that is).
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