Cheap projector?

[TacitBlue]

So I've been thinking seriously about starting a sim-pit project. I've found almost everything I would need at reasonable prices except for a projector. I won't really settle for anything less, I need a huge display for the out side view. Where can I get a decent projector for less than $300? resolution doesn't have to be super high quality, I would say at least 800x600.

[JBaymore]

TacitBlue,

The words "cheap" and "projector" do not belong in the same sentence  .

From my experience you don't want to go below 1024 x 768 resolution.

Web searches are always in order.  Try EBay and Craigslist.  Caveat Emptor. 

And remember that the REAL cost of running the projector is the replacement bulbs.

best,

.....................john

PS:  Sorry you got lured into the "Dark Side".  Your life is ruined  .

[TacitBlue]

LOL, I was afraid of that. And yeah, replacement bulb prices are crazy. Some that I have seen cost about half as much as the projector. I'm a little leery of buying a projector on ebay, I don't want one whose bulb is just about to burn out, but I'll check around anyway. Thanks for the advice.

[Towerguy]

try googling "home made projector", I found a site - will have to try and find the address - but it shows and tells how to go about making your own projector using lcd screens etc for about $200-$300 - even shows examples of 100 inch operating and all made at home using not very hard to obtain materials and much much cheaper!

[expat]

I realise that this thread is a couple of weeks old, but I have an idea for you. Got to ebay and as a search use "pocket pojector". These hand size projectors may be what the simpit world has been waiting for. Small enough to be mounted anywhere you want

[JBaymore]

Matt,

That sounds like a great potential solution...... even to a wrap-around multiple projector situation that will not require a mortgage.

Thanks for the idea.

best,

...................john

[expat]

Matt,

That sounds like a great potential solution...... even to a wrap-around multiple projector situation that will not require a mortgage.

Thanks for the idea.

best,

...................john

Glad I could help John. I stumbled upon them by accident when looking for something else 

Matt

[Romflyer]

[quote]I realise that this thread is a couple of weeks old, but I have an idea for you. Got to ebay and as a search use "pocket pojector". These hand size projectors may be what the simpit world has been waiting for. Small enough to be mounted anywhere you want

[Capt.Propwash]

why not just buy the screen and just figure out a way to hang it on the wall WITHOUT the roller thingy???


http://www.projectorscreenstore.com/Pro ... 47001.html

for roughly only $150 for just the fabric, and maybe a few thumbtacks to hold it to the wall.... that is WAY cheaper than your $500 estimate.

[Romflyer]

why not just buy the screen and just figure out a way to hang it on the wall WITHOUT the roller thingy???


http://www.projectorscreenstore.com/Pro ... 47001.html

for roughly only $150 for just the fabric, and maybe a few thumbtacks to hold it to the wall.... that is WAY cheaper than your $500 estimate.

My little daydream  was to have 3 projectors and a radiused screen, which involved a curved wall with screen paint......$500 was being optimistic  8-)

[mhoffman50]

why not just buy the screen and just figure out a way to hang it on the wall WITHOUT the roller thingy???


http://www.projectorscreenstore.com/Pro ... 47001.html

for roughly only $150 for just the fabric, and maybe a few thumbtacks to hold it to the wall.... that is WAY cheaper than your $500 estimate.

My little daydream