projection

[bknight]

would this one work for tv to.http://www.lumenlab.com/ or should i not yous it for tv.

[Goshawk]

It looks good on paper, 800 x 480 seems a bit low for computer stuff but great for non-HD tv stuff.

Some things that concern me is there is no mention of brightness, which is typically measured in ANSI-Lumens, the fact they mention LCD Panel and not panel(s) ... your every day LCD Projector will have 3 LCD panels Red, Green, and blue... lamp light is diffused through the chassis via prisms....and how they arrived at a replacement lamp cost of $ 30.00 is beyond me...

Seems to good to be true. Have you found any reviews on it?


~ Gos

[Bios24]

I'm guessing this is a case of 'you get what you pay for' For $500 I'd look for a used model with better specs. Might also look at an entry-level projector from a better known company.

[Valk]

You would be a lot better to go build one. that site has a free forum with people who DIY projectors. you can build one with 1080i support if you want and as bright a picture as you want. Costs more typically, but still less than buying a comercial one.
They can sell you the lenses and light sources you need to get started, then you can review their database for suitable monitors, and construction tips and guides.

[bknight]

valk thanks yep i have been spending most of my time there now.
looking and reading on how to build one. some of it is over my head but im getting there. what im having a hard time with is, what kind of lcd to go with

[Maviryk]

It looks good on paper, 800 x 480 seems a bit low for computer stuff but great for non-HD tv stuff.

Some things that concern me is there is no mention of brightness, which is typically measured in ANSI-Lumens, the fact they mention LCD Panel and not panel(s) ... your every day LCD Projector will have 3 LCD panels Red, Green, and blue... lamp light is diffused through the chassis via prisms....and how they arrived at a replacement lamp cost of $ 30.00 is beyond me...

Seems to good to be true. Have you found any reviews on it?


~ Gos

Depends on the LCD projector type. From what I've read the LL Projector is a great deal for what it offers. It's obviously not good for non 640x480 gaming, but it is perfect for movies.

Here is my 1440x900 19" lcd projector with the LL Pro Kit, http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=468440&highlight=widescreen+lcd+projector . I just moved to my new apartment and my new screen size is 12.8'x8', 181" Diagonal. I use a 150w Ceramic Arc bulb which costs ~$55 and is rated for 12,000 hours.

If you want to go cheap use a 15" LCD with the regular kit. My projector costed about $700 to build, including the media box to accept cable and component signals.

[bknight]

Depends on the LCD projector type. From what I've read the LL Projector is a great deal for what it offers. It's obviously not good for non 640x480 gaming, but it is perfect for movies.

Here is my 1440x900 19" lcd projector with the LL Pro Kit, http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=468440&highlight=widescreen+lcd+projector . I just moved to my new apartment and my new screen size is 12.8'x8', 181" Diagonal. I use a 150w Ceramic Arc bulb which costs ~$55 and is rated for 12,000 hours.

If you want to go cheap use a 15" LCD with the regular kit. My projector costed about $700 to build, including the media box to accept cable and component signals.
looks good maviryk did you have a prob with ffc on your lcd.
right now im looking at getting a 14.1" widesceen at 1280 x 800 resolution
where did you get your bulb

[Maviryk]

I didn't have any FFC issues at all. Bulb from bulbamerica.com , the G12 base is more difficult to locate than the bulb is.

If you want to buy it all in one place you could always order the LL bulb/ballast kit, but that runs hot with a large arc length. The bulb I'm using has a UV shield and is less of a fire hazard.

If you're interested in using a Ceramic Arc bulbs, there's a 105+ page thread in the DIY Projector Design section of the LL forums by elken.

[IAmMoen]

i have read plan all about making your own projector. They say you need the screen of an lcd monitor and I am debating whether i will be able to use the 15" 1600x1200 laptop screen my sisters laptop has when it dies (it will eventually)

[ChristmasGT]

Hey there, I definatly chime in with the Build your own crowd.


I just got a GREAT deal on a 15.4 WUXGA out of a laptop, 1920x1080 naitive :) that has everything but DVI meaning Composit, Component, S-Video, VGA, and A plug to plug in Cable

tested my 360 out with the panel yesterday at 1080p and works like a dream over component. got the LCD and controller for 300 shipped which I figured wasnt too bad. I dont really care about HDMI yet, while I am dissapointed I dont have DVI at least the option is on the board and OSM so maybe an add will show up for it.

Check out my Plogg on LumenLab, same name ChristmasGT, all I've ever used it for was gaming, and its NIIIIICE

to use a WUXGA 15.4 you'll need a Control Board, its all about what you want though, before this I used a Samsung 730B, it stripped sooo easy, had VGA, and DVI, you can use a 15.4 Desktop LCD monitor, I think those go up to 1280x1024 but im not sure, usually the laptop ones are way higher

the reason I upgraded to the WUXGA 15.4 is basically to control aspect ratio without alot of fiddling, I can do 16.9, and 4:3 at the touch of a button, otherwise its a PITA.

you can also look at the 10.6 panels that people are starting to use, it has my control board and does 480i/p, 720p. and it would be a fairly small box, I always praise these things, because seriously, in a dark room they absolutely OWN, playing A game on one is an absolutely amazing experiance