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Originally Posted by GepperRankins
I've been keeping my eye on that screen. They have had several on yesterday and today. Gonna try for a free one first :)
EDIT: The price stayed the same up til 25 seconds before it ended then finalized at $122.50 :lol: Oh well, still a good price and they have 20 + still for bid.
i emailed LL and if u buy $250 worth of stuff from their store u get free membership to their forums :D :D
lens kit+light kit+wiring kit=$248 :)
i dont really need the wiring kit but it'll make it $250 :01:
oh god. is this happening?
@ Spicker
Can't wait to see what you do :)
@ GepperRankins
Check out this link http://dogbitesbowl.50megs.com/projector.htm
He made a projector using an OHP as well. He did quite a bit more then that, but he started with OHP parts.
EDIT: His is along the lines of what I want to do in overall size/shape (at least until I change my mind again :P ).
i dont see how im getting ripped offQuote:
Originally Posted by GepperRankins
the lens kit:
Includes the S15 Fresnel Lenses (1003) and S15 Projection Lens Triplet (1002).
$65
the light kit:
* Kit Includes: 1 x 400w S400DD Metal Halide Lamp
* 1 x (1006) 400w 120V Electronic Ballast (really expensive) :(
* 1 x (1008) Mogul Base
$159
i dont need the wiring kit but i want to have access to the forums...
This kit contains:
* A power entry module with an integrated DPST that can be modified to use with auto-shutdown schematics. (Click for picture)
* An 18awg, 10amp, 3 prong power cord that is 7'6" long and fits the power entry module for a nice clean entry. (Click for picture)
* A 5 amp circuit breaker, button activated that replaces the fuse and makes a safer, more convenient fusible link in the power circuit. No more blown fuses. This circuit breaker has been tested and shown to be the most effective amp rating for our
$25
shipping is $10-20 to canada
btw i am probably not going to be building this right away as i need to save up money...but once i get started ill make a blog at blogspot :)
I feel stupid i bought a Panasonic one last year. I wouldn't mind building one for my computer though.
I hope you include a UV-Filter, otherwise your LCD will turn into chernobyl chicken.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicker
what does the UV-Filter do?Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth Sushi
let me guess it blocks the harmful uv's from getting to the lcd....therefore protecting the lcd so it wont fry it ? im so smrt
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does anyone know where i can get a ballast from? they're flippin expensive
thats one of the things that costs too much :(
120V 400w Electronic Ballast
https://secure.lumenlab.com/img/hikeyballast.jpg
You can save a lot of money by using a coil & core ballast (around $40-$50) but they're kind of big, heavy, and ugly.
Some folks at other forums suggested http://www.1000bulbs.com/category.php?category=4
Stick with Metal Halide...
Here is another place... Just make sure the bulb and ballast will work together.
http://www.hidirect.com/
the one i need is $94 in that store....Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth Sushi
http://www.1000bulbs.com/product.php?product=474
and the store that tracydani listed doesnt ship to canada....
i found a store which is 30miles from my house and selling it for $75CDN :01:
but whats the advantage of having an E Ballast over a metal halide
Coil & Core ballast usually are not encased, heavy, sometimes will buzz a lot more and runs usually hotter. It also looks like an expose transformer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicker
An Electronic ballast have the nice casing, solid state and generates less heat.
As for metal-halide, you must match the type of ballast to the type of bulb. Example: you CANNOT use a metal-halide bulb with a High pressure sodium ballast. They must be the same!
Most people prefer metal-halide bulbs for DIY projectors because they tend to produce a whiter light. I think the others are more yellowish.
this is the bulb:Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth Sushi
https://secure.lumenlab.com/shop/product.php?id=30
Note: This lamp can ONLY be used with an HPS ANSI S51 ballast or the Lumenlab eBallast
i need a ANSI S51 Ballast which is the high pressure sodium ballast... :01:
anyways i did some calculations...and if i buy most of all my parts from LL it comes up to a grand total of $470including a used 15" LCD and if i buy the ballast from another place it comes to $430
the $470 has a e ballast
the $430 has the high pressure sodium ballast
btw these are Canadian prices
That's a metal-halide bulb which requires a metal-halide ballast!Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicker
Remember, there are only 2 types of ballast: electronic and coil&core.
Both ballasts can be either metal-halide, high pressure sodium, mercury vaper, Fluorescent, etc. BUT both bulb and ballast must be the same type for it to work. You can use a MH-bulb with both a electronic or coil&core ballast, as long as either ballast are also both MH. HOWever, you CANNOT use a MH bulb with a sodium ballast or vice-versa.
It's probably better to get the bulb and ballast from the same store.
but the bulb from the store has to be ANSI: S51Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth Sushi
and the metal halide ballast is not S51
i guess ill just buy from the store :shutup:
Here is another option that has been talked about....
bulb - Part # 40124 Venture 400w ED28 = $35.48
mogul - E39 = $4.50
ballast - V90D612 = $66.85
This is found at the link I gave you, but you can find it elsewhere as well. It is a less expensive set up with the coil and core type ballast. Just remember for the light, the more lumens and higher color temperature is better too.
My bad, I think you're right... that is a HPS bulb. LumenLab has a confusing way of listing their bulbs. My friend bought the complete kit, which is MH and I assumed that the single bulb was a replacement for the kit but upon further review it is an HPS and I don't see a replacement MH listed. Sorry for the confusion. :shutup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicker
i got the stuff! :01:
apparently the power pack for the monitor has blown up though :(
i got halfway through dismantling it and found what looks like carpet tape holding the board down. i'm presuming there's tracks in it. i'm gonna wait for our ben to get back cos he's teh_roka at electronical stuff.
hopefully i'll be watching something on a 12 foot screen tonight. i dunno if i dare watch a tale of two sisters on my own :unsure:
i'll post pics tomorrow or tonight :D
Hot damn you're quick! Please post your specs along with the pics.Quote:
Originally Posted by GepperRankins
i'll make sure to document any problems encountered and how to get around em too.
seriously i can't see any potential problems though. i think i'm gonna make a wooden box and use duct tape to block any light leaks.
Great, can't wait to see your pics :) I'm still in the planning stage so now I'm jealous :P
planning? what's planning? :rolleyes:
i'm just planning to do it like on toms hardware guide, then putting it all in a box to stop light going everywhere
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Originally Posted by GepperRankins
Hey, give me a break.... At least I actually skipped the planning to plan my plan planning stage :P
i just noticed my sentence began with "i'm just planning" :pinch:
I wasn't gonna say anything :lol:
mines going to take awhile to build...i just paid $300 for driving school and im broke! :(
if nothing goes wrong we could be testing within half an hour :fingerscrossed:
anyone know where to get those wmvHD previews so i have something to test? :unsure:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...tshowcase.aspxQuote:
Originally Posted by GepperRankins
thanks love
u better have a good computer to run those wmv files....Quote:
Originally Posted by GepperRankins
i tried one before long time ago and downloaded the highest qualtiy and it lagged like mad!! :(
cant wait for the pix :D
Don't go mushy on us until you post pics.Quote:
Originally Posted by GepperRankins
i've found they only work in windows media player for some reason :smilie4:
just realised we don't have a video cable :frusty: could still happen tonight though :ermm:
u dont have a video cable :cry:Quote:
Originally Posted by GepperRankins
it must've come with the lcd if u mean the vga cable when u say video cable
yep and nope it didn't :(
our ben's seeing if he can do something with the cable off an old CRT. i knew my hoarding tendencys would come in useful one day :happy:
here's a problem i haven't heard anyone encounter yet. the ribbon thingies that link the circuit bored to the screen aren't long enough to move the board out of the way.
so far it's not turning out as simple as it looked :(
u need FFC extensions...
https://secure.lumenlab.com/shop/group.php?id=6
make sure ur careful with the ffc
hey gepperrankins, how much did you have to pay for all your stuff?
nothing. shhh!
oh i dont believe the luck of some people. *envies*
'snot gonna get done tonight :(
*cue's vader like "noooooooooooo"*