How do you make a RCA video projector?

Sanjay S

I want to know how to make a projector with an rca video input in it. If you don't know what an rca video input is, it's the yellow cable plugged into a tv when you want to play your wii, ps2,ps2, etc. If you don't know how to make a projector like that and you know where i can buy a cheep one in a store (like $50 or less) please tell me.

Answer
Just Google "DIY projector") and you'll find numerous suggestions. That said, you are NOT going to make a reasonable projector for $50 or less. The site at the link suggest $200-$800.

You won't find any good used projectors for $50 ... and if you did it will undoubtedly have a burnt out lamp ($300-$500 alone) or other major problem. Expect to pay $300+ for a reconditioned/discontinued projector in a store. You MAY find something on eBay or Craigslist for less ... but before buying verify the condition of the lamp.

Projectors, cables and Video games?

Noise

I am going to buy a low end projector <1000$ at 800x600 resolution 2000:1 contrast and 2000 lumens so is this good for video games PS2, PC, and Xbox360, and I have no Idea about cables I have been using the default cables that come with the system those with 3 cables yellow, white and red I suppose this is called AV and maybe composite.

So what is the difference between those cables: composite, component, S-Video, RGB, and AV and how do each one look like?
thanks techman2000 but can you tell me what the VGA connector is? is it the one with the pins that is used in PC's, and wow it is actually this good. and I have a Ge-force 6600 graphics card and it has an S-video output as well as the one with pins and a third one which has pins but not like the other one so what is the best way to connect it to the projector and what about the PS2 and the Xbox360?

And most importantly how do games look on a 800x600 projector if the room is dark?

Answer
I suggest you purchase a 1024x768 or 720p projector. With the systems that you are playing, they can output HD resolutions. Therefore, you need an HD projector. 800x600 will only give you 480p, which is considered standard definition.

As for which cable to you, I would recommend using VGA or DVI for your computer and component for your game systems.

This is how the cables compare in quality from worst to best:

Composite (yellow) - SD
S-video - SD
Component (red, green, blue) - SD, HD
VGA - SD, HD
DVI - SD, HD
HDMI - SD, HD

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Tv or video projector for a home gym?

Ike

What do you think is the best option for watching videos in my home gym? TV or a video projector. If TV wold you go for LCD or Plasma?
Thanks.

Answer
Projectors work best in low to no light conditions. The darker the room the better the picture. Most people don't want to be exercising in the dark, although some of us would probably look better! Not to say that with the right lighting control and sufficient space it couldn't be done.

To allow for an appropriately lit gym going with an LCD or plasma display would be a better choice. In the past LCD tended to have more of a non-glare screen the plasma and would not have as much reflection of the room and its lights. Plasmas were available in larger sizes. These days LCD sizes are beginning to rival those of plasma. If your desired size is available in LCD I would tend to go that direction. If you are looking for a larger size, some careful shopping might land you a screen with a non-glare finish but be wary while shopping- the display area is set up up to minimize glare in all of their sets. Make sure your looking for this flaw as it will really show up once you've gotten the set home. A tilting or articulating mounts can go a long ways in reducing (or at lest redirecting) unwanted reflections as well. Good luck!

How do you make a RCA video projector?

Sanjay S

I want to know how to make a projector with an rca video input in it. If you don't know what an rca video input is, it's the yellow cable plugged into a tv when you want to play your wii, ps2,ps2, etc. If you don't know how to make a projector like that and you know where i can buy a cheep one in a store (like $50 or less) please tell me.

Answer
Just Google "DIY projector") and you'll find numerous suggestions. That said, you are NOT going to make a reasonable projector for $50 or less. The site at the link suggest $200-$800.

You won't find any good used projectors for $50 ... and if you did it will undoubtedly have a burnt out lamp ($300-$500 alone) or other major problem. Expect to pay $300+ for a reconditioned/discontinued projector in a store. You MAY find something on eBay or Craigslist for less ... but before buying verify the condition of the lamp.

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