November 27, 2007
Long-lasting, inexpensive projector from Lumenlab
Lumenlab, based in Asheville, NC, is the home of homemade home theater projectors. For the less DIY-inclined, they offer the custom-built eVo v1.2 projector at a ridiculous price with great features and a crazy-long-lasting lamp. The eVo 1.2 comes in at $499 (as of Nov. 27 2007), with 6,000 hour replacement lamps at $30. At 13 pounds it's more suited for home theaters than LAN parties and presentations.
Here's a post on the state of the do-it-yourself projector. Here are photos of the custom-built eVo's being delivered.
The Lumenlab forums are home to a thriving community of homemade projector enthusiasts and helpful tweaks guides. For example, this one made from an LCD monitor, plywood box, and various optics and electronics.
Three cheers for custom-made boutique hardware!
Posted by Devon at 11:41 PM | Comments (0)
