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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LCD controller

The Lcd controller is mounted in the back.

 

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Rear view

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

 

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Front-top view

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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bulb hole

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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front view w/ruler

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

 

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screen

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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screen

sorry for that, here is the picture

 

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screen hanger

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)

 

[Faites777]

Showtime

The picture was taken with the light off. A lamp was on for me to walk around. I set my camera to NightScene; everything seem brighter than it is. I was holding the camera and it cause the blurriness in the quality.

I think the throw distance was 1:1. --60" from the screen will make a 60" (diagonal) picture. I will post the actual measurment in the near future.

The Omega sat on the floor with ~15 degree keystone correction. Forgot too measure it too.

 

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Matrix-Reloaded

You can clearly see the damage to the screen (right side). The room was dark but the camera w/NightScene ON caused everything to look brighter. I did not see a white screen when I was taken pictures! I just saw the projected image.

 

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Next Update?

I took 24 pictures but most turned out to be blury or too bright.
I will try to get the next update soon. Eta 1 month
with a new Screen, better pictures, or ANYTHING YOU GUYS WANT TO SEE from the OUTSIDE of Omega-567s; because I seal up the light chamber and LCD tray already.

Thank you to all the people of this forum for making it possible. A great Thanks to Alan from Diylabs for all the information and stuffs. Great Site!! And Martin from <marty.nicsystems.com> for the inspiration.

 

[18wheeler]

When I use digi cam to take shoots of a screen image, I always use tripod (or put the camera table top), self-timer and auto exposure. Never used night mode. I think it will over expose the dark area.

 

[Faites777]

Sorry for the 1year delay...

I been busy and did not have time to use Omega. But I just bought a digital camera so here are some pictures.
All pictures taken at 5MP with ISO200 and no flash.
I cropped and reduced them to 800x600.

 

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Omega in the dark

not much light leaks, beside the blue indicator strip as planned

 

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Screen

This is the modded vinyl screen with blackout cloth...hot spots are eliminated. Look like a pro. screen huh.

 

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Movie: House of Flying Daggers

 

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another

 

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another...zoom in