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step 9: LCD Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 step 10: Fit legs to the Light Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 step 11: The Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 step 12: The Projector Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 step 13: Cutting the Fresnel Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 step 14: Work out the Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 step 15: The AV connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 step 16: The Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 step 17: Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 step 18: Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 step 19: Hot Glue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 step 20: USB Multimedia Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 step 21: Finishing Touches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 step 22: You're Done! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 step 23: Cleaning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Advertisements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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License: No license (full copyright) Intro: DIY Multimedia LED Projector (video manual)
In this Instructable, I show you how to make a LCD projector with a LED as the light source. I tried to make videos of everything so it is easier to follow the steps. Este Instructable esta en versin en Espaol After making my first LED projector that you can see here , I had lots of questions and people interested in the projector. Some of them went ahead and did something similar like mcastles . I felt sorry that I could not give more details of the making of the projector. Also the MP4 player that I used is not longer available so many people could not find an MP4 with composite input like mine. I decided to make another one, so you could actually SEE how to do it. This type of projector is very energy efficient. It only consumes about 41W. A normal projector with metal halide lamp will consume about 260W plus a DVD player which can consume between 20w and 45W for a total of about 300w. That is a saving of a lot of money by the end of the year. Although the quality and brightness of a conventional projector will be better, you'll have to pay the price, and the environment as well. Another good feature of this projector is that the LED should last about 10000 hours of use wile a conventional projector lamp lasts about 2000 hours. Lets see the result of making this projector.
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Image Notes 1. In this image you can see that there are two fresnels, this will allow keystoning. In this projector the two fresnels are together.
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-Solder. -Small round file. -Pliers. -Double size tape. -Masking tape. -Epoxy ABOUT THE COST... I spent about 60 pounds, but I had many parts already. The LCD was 22 Pounds The LED was 25 Pounds The old OHP was 5 Pounds (mirror and fresnel) The Electronic components cost me around 3 Pounds I had all the other parts. The condenser lens was from a car headlight. The heatsink from a old pc processor. The lens came from an old LCD projector.
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Image Notes 1. Hot glue or use some epoxy to glue the screw underneath
step 8: Schematic
Here is the schematic. Place the voltage regulator in a good heat sink. With the LM350 I can change the voltage with the 5k variable resistor and at the same time I have the ammeter connected to make sure the amps will not raise 1.7A. (The LED is rated 1.8A but just to be on the safe side)
PLEASE NOTE : I found a problem on the schematics, there shouldn't be connection between the anode of the 1n4001 and the negative of the 10uf.
Image Notes 1. Schematic with only one power supply for the LED, LCD, fan and speakers.
Image Notes 1. Schematic with only one power supply for the LED, LCD and fan.
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Image Notes 1. Schematic with only one power supply for the LED and fan.
Image Notes 1. Schematic with only one power supply for the LED only.
Image Notes 1. Later I got rid of this condenser because is was giving problems.
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Image Notes 1. The shoe polishing paste it was good to paint the base in black .
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Image Notes 1. Power Switch 2. Power bridge . On substitution for the old switch. 3. Power input. 12v 4. Speaker output
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Image Notes 1. I did hot glued the 5v fixed regulator to the fan. This one doesn't need heat sink. It will not get very hot.
Image Notes 1. Fan (Blowing air to the ouside) 2. Right speaker 3. Power connector for the LCD 4. Composite connector 5. AV connectors 6. Left speaker 7. Sound circuit.
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Image Notes 1. USB input is what we'll be using. 2. I got rid of this. 3. I got rid of the outside buttons as well
Image Notes 1. I took the USB connector form is old USB hub ( it was USB 1.0 anyway) 2. This will cover the IR sensor as well as the state LED 3. Put some masking tape if you already paint the enclosure to avoid cracks wile cutting.
Image Notes 1. Sound cables. 2. USB cables 3. Power cables 4. Composite cables. The LCD I'm using has to composite inputs, so one is connected to this to use the internal player, and the other one is connected to the AV connector, to connect anything from the outside to the projector.
Image Notes 1. I did cat the IR because it was safer to solder. 2. Same with the LED 3. I mount the IR and the LED in a board which is situated right under the usb connector.
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Image Notes 1. Use some foam where the light may be coming out.
Image Notes 1. I place this separator, so there will be no light getting to the mirror besides the light that gets through the LCD.
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Image Notes 1. This should really say composite, but it was too long.
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To clean the projector you could use a blower cleaner. I use this blower that is to clean my camera. It only takes a minute.
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Mar 15, 2010. 5:49 AM REPLY
alexr15 says:
hi. could i use the lcd from a touch screen mp4? i dont want to destroy it for nothing.
oli1122 says:
Mar 18, 2010. 10:50 AM REPLY A touch LCD and LCD are two completely different ball games, A touch LCD will require a MUCH brighter light source as the Liquid is twice as dense. The reason for this is if you push lightly on a normal non-touch LCD you see circular pattens appear. By changing the density of the liquid in side you can press on the screen without distorting the image. So I don't think it will work Sorry. :(
newtonn2 says:
I would not use a touch screen, it will be more difficult, and in some cases impossible to use
oli1122 says:
Mar 12, 2010. 10:44 AM REPLY My Projector is Finished click below to see some results ( I realy dont like the vid because it looks nothing like real life. In Real life it looks brighter and the corners are not missing. www.youtube.com/watch Here are some pictures. picasaweb.google.co.uk/107034076847908401891/ProjectorPicsAndVids#slideshow
oli1122 says:
here is my youtube channel plz subscribe www.youtube.co.uk/MCRskullz
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oli1122 says:
My Next Project is a FULL HD 1080P Projector will make instructble and is newtonn will let me put a link here
newtonn2 says:
Of course! I will put a link of your instructable once is finish!
mcastles says:
Nice! Did you put your video camera in night mode? I found that helped for me.
oli1122 says:
Mar 13, 2010. 11:40 AM REPLY Yeh. im happy with the results but my next projector is 1080P where im using a 500W Floodlight and a 15" Full 1080P HD screen so it should be fun. But this projector is great for being portable because I can watch films on my wall or anywhere. So thanks Newtonn for all of your help :P
oli1122 says:
Mar 12, 2010. 10:42 AM REPLY My Projector is Finished click below to see some results ( I realy dont like the vid because it looks nothing like real life. In Real life it looks brighter and the corners are not missing. www.youtube.com/watch Here are some pictures. picasaweb.google.co.uk/107034076847908401891/ProjectorPicsAndVids#slideshow
newtonn2 says:
Mar 18, 2010. 12:24 AM REPLY Hey....... I love it! good job!. I like the size of it, it's really small. Try to record the video with the camera in night mode. that'll help to see better the result.
oli1122 says:
here is my youtube channel plz subscribe www.youtube.co.uk/MCRskullz
KcPower says:
Can i use any mirror?
ngaiki says:
Mar 12, 2010. 11:48 AM REPLY you might wanna make yourself a FS mirror from an ordinary mirror. get a box of "paint remover", spray or spread them across the back side of the mirror (the surface with blue or gray color) then wait for around 15 mins, finally rinse it with tap water, you'll then get your own FS mirror with just a few dollars =]
newtonn2 says:
It would be better if you can find an optical mirror.
marvelousmixinmiguel says:
Hello Newtonn2 I just ran across your diy LED Projector. I'm hoping you could answer my question on the lens.
I found the following on ebay and wanted to know if this lens would work for the project. It's a project that does not work but parts are in great condition. Any info is greatly appreciated. Aspect Ratio: 4:3Data Compatibility: XGA, SVGA, VGA, Macintosh and 1080i/720p HDTV compatibleImage Size (diagonal): 2.5 feet to 18.6 feet Native Resolution: Native SVGA 800x600Projection Methods: Front/rear, ceiling/desktopVideo Compatibility: Full NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAMContrast Ratio: 500:1 full on/full offDisplay: DLP technology by Texas Instruments Light Source: 270 Watt SHP lamp, 2000 hoursProjection Lens: 1.25:1 manual zoomThrow Ratio: 1.61 to 2.0:1 Thanks Miguel
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newtonn2 says:
Mar 8, 2010. 1:29 PM REPLY If the projector is DLP you can't really use anything to make a DIY projector. sorry. Only an old LCD projector with a lcd of about 3" will allow you to reuse the lens.
marvelousmixinmiguel says:
Thanks for the update Newtonn2.
jani123 says:
Mar 8, 2010. 12:47 AM REPLY What is the model number of the LCD screen? I bought a very similar LCD monitor from ebay and it had LQ035NC111, which is only 320x240. Is this one really 640x480?
newtonn2 says:
Mar 8, 2010. 1:42 PM REPLY I have not idea. I don't really know where the casing is to check the number. Sorry you got a bad one, I thought there was only the 640*480 mode.
jani123 says:
Mar 8, 2010. 2:13 PM REPLY In the taking monitor apart video at 1:30 there seems to be a sticker behind the lcd element. I hope you did not throw the part with the sticker away.
newtonn2 says:
I will check and see if I can find it for you.
oli1122 says:
Mar 8, 2010. 10:20 AM REPLY Hi Newtonn Iv just finished insalling all the parts in my box and im waiting for a Fresnel lens to arrive then im done. all works fine i just want the picture bigger so i was playing with some left over Fresnel lens and found it enlarged my picture so i ordered a nice new clean one. Will be finished by the weekend will post pictures then. :P thankx olly :P
newtonn2 says:
Excellent!! I will love to see it. I hope you finish soon!
mcastles says:
Cool, I want to see it too! : )
oli1122 says:
Mar 9, 2010. 11:17 AM REPLY Yeh will be takeing some pictures tomorow because here in the UK its 7 oclock and im sitting down for film will take some pics in the next few days because im a bit tired but soon i promise
renavspainatal says:
Hello newtonn2, thank you for the how to ;) I've got one question: The last schematic is the one that is corrected(the one with real pictures)? Thank you
newtonn2 says:
Mar 8, 2010. 1:44 PM REPLY The last schematic is correct, but it only shows how to connect the led. The other ones have a fault, but is already mention on the instuctable where the error is. Thank you
marvelousmixinmiguel says:
It's it safe to say any LCD or DLP projector lens would work fine with this project? http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=as+is+projector&_frs=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m359 Thanks, Miguel
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newtonn2 says:
Mar 8, 2010. 1:32 PM REPLY NOT! only lens of a LCD projector that has a big lcd like 3" will allow you to use the lens. Maybe other LCD Projectors with smaller LCD Will allow you to use the lens, but I will not buy one just in case.
johannesgj says:
nice project!!! i have a question: is it possible to incorporate two or more leds to make it power ansi heavy? kind regards johannes
newtonn2 says:
It is possible but it will make difficult to have a evenly light screen.
kakadoo14 says:
Mar 3, 2010. 11:56 AM REPLY First: Great project you got there, these kind of projects inspire me to do things on my own, to explore possibilities :) Second: Where I live, I couldn't find any fresnell lens, only if I buy them from other country, and with the shipment and stuff will cost a lot more. I did find in a store some pvc (i think) lenses that look very similar to fresnell, they are magnifying sheets. They have the same texture as a fresnel. (I've never seen fresnel except for pictures on the internet). Do you think it will work ? Third: Excuse my poor english grammar skills (I'm from Europe)
newtonn2 says:
Thank you. I think it may work as it does more or less the same
Rascafr says:
Feb 20, 2010. 3:35 AM REPLY Hello Newtonn2, I think as Tymenel that there is an error of wiring in your schematic. I looked in the "datasheet" of the LM350, and I deduced the following assembly from it ( by taking for exemple yours ). Could you say it to me if that will work ? Thanks ( Excuse my bad english, I'm french ;)
newtonn2 says:
Thank you I found the problem on the schematic, is not what Tymenel suggested, there should be not connection between the anode of the 1n4001 and the negative of the 10uf. If you get that of the diagram the rest is fine, is exactly as I'm using it just fine.
Rascafr says:
Ok, thank you very much :) I just want to know, is it really necessary to put a heatsink on the LM350 ? ( for save space )
newtonn2 says:
YEAH! The Lm350 will get very very hot, and will burn if is not in a heatsink.
Rascafr says:
lol indeed :-P
Just a last question, I saw that your projector have one "S-Video " input. However, it does not seems to me to have seen entry of this type on the TFT screen ( only "composite " inputs ). Had you used an adapter, or an home-made assembly ? Thanks
newtonn2 says:
Feb 26, 2010. 11:26 AM REPLY I was planing to use an adapter, but later I decided not to use it as i have two inputs one inside for the multimedia reader and other outside .
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Rascafr says:
Ok, thank you ! Otherwise, about the heat, is that the fan blows or aspire air from the box ?
newtonn2 says:
It blows air out of the box
Rascafr says:
Super ! Thank you very much !
tanksponge says:
Feb 28, 2010. 8:17 PM REPLY First off, great device you have built here, now I have one question lol. I cant seem to find a lcd screen smaller than 7inchs. My Fresnel lense is only 2inchs x 2inchs and the actual lense is only 1 inch. I removed them from an old slide projector. Is that to small? Can i fix that by spacing my lcd farther from the lense somthing? I also plan on using a 30 watt high lumens compact flouresnt bulb as well. Appreciate it!
newtonn2 says:
Thank you!
There are lots of small LCD's on ebay. If you using 7" you will need to find a bigger fresnel and the slide projector lens will not work. You will need a OHP lens. The slide projector lens will only work with LCD of 2" or less.
tanksponge says:
ahh bummer, well thanks for the reply..ill get lookin for more materials.
TheWanderer says:
I have a question, is there a way to use a slide projector and an LCD to replicate the results of this design?
newtonn2 says:
Yeas you could do that ! there is an instructable about how to do that.
KcPower says:
Where can I find a projector lens?
newtonn2 says:
That really depend on where you are.
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