How to Make a Cheap Projector,How It's Working

A projector works by transmitting an image through a lens that is then viewed on a screen or some sort of flat surface. You can make a cheap projector from the LCD screen of a broken laptop and an overhead projector. You will also need a few tools commonly found around the house, but no special electronic or mechanical skills. Your cheap projector will project a video image, although the quality will not be equal to that of a projector using expensive optics and electronic components.

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How to Make a Cheap Movie Projector At Home

 

There's something about the big screen that makes you feel like part of the action. That's why movie rentals will never take the place of trips to the theater. The only thing that might is your own movie projector. Trouble is, front and rear projection TVs are priced , according to Wiley Publishing (publishers of the "Dummies" guides). They're also hard to move and expensive to repair. This makes them a poor choice if money's tight. The good news is DIY enthusiasts like InventGeek.com's Jared Bouck have spent less money to get similar results with an overhead, LCD panel, screen and some construction supplies.

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