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[this is a repost from enhancedan.blogspot.com]

Obtaining the required components seems to pose a problem in Singapore.

I have yet to confirm my design, but I have been scouting to see what’s available.

So far, I have found

• 1 Metal Halide Bulb: Philips HPI-T, 400w, 4300K, 32000 Lumens, 65 CRI – From Sinter Electrical (#03-05 Sim Lim Tower)
• 1 400w Ballast, Igniter, Condenser and Bulb Holder – Sinter Electrical
• Materials for casing (Wood, Acrylic) – Home Fix: The DIY Store (Marina Square branch)
• LCD Panel: 7-8″ can be found in Sim Lim Tower / Square, but I should be getting a second hand 15″
• Electrical Equipment (Wires, switches etc) can be easily obtained from Sim Lim Tower

The last major components, that nobody seems to have a clue as to where to get, are the Optics components (Fresnel Lens and Projection Lens). If anyone happens to know where to get these, please let me know.

Currently the cost outlook seems promising, Bulb + Ballast + Igniter + Condenser + Holder for $124, LCD Panel ~$100 (I haven’t bothered checking up on the smaller components, want to focus on getting the major ones first). However, I’m looking to get a better bulb, 4300K and 65 CRI for 32000 Lumens is just borderline.

My initial budget was $300, but I think I’ll have to bump it to $450 (hopefully my Dad is willing to agree to this), which is more realistic since the typical US budget for DIY Projectors is US$300~600.

Tomorrow’s Sunday, so I’ll have to wait a day to continue my hunting.

[this is a repost from enhancedan.blogspot.com]

DIY Projectors – make your own LCD Projector starting at one quarter the cost of a commercial projector. Something so relatively easy that many people around the world, from the U.S. to Australia to Indonesia, are doing it.

Since I’ve got some spare time on my hands, I figured I give it a shot here in Singapore. I’ll be logging my progress along the way, and likely will also do a complete guide at the end, so that other people stuck here in Singapore may also pick up the way of DIY Projectors.

(As of now, I can’t seem to find any Singaporean who has successfully DIY Projector. My search was based completely on google, so I may be wrong. Please do let me know if you have successfully done one in Singapore.)

Note: I am using Lumenlab (www.lumenlab.com) and diyAudio as my primary sources (www.diyaudio.com).

Right then, first update shall be coming shortly.