Projector Case by Edison (USA version)

[drlava]

Thanks Austin, you rock!

[edison]

Thanks edison for making the drawings available

[jooopy]

Thanks jooopy for paying.

[MisterWilling]

Thanks edison for making the drawings available

Thanks jooopy for paying.

Lol, yes thanks all around! I'm very glad this group buy is getting underway.

Everyone has replied rather quickly to my PM and payments are streaming in. I have just one individual who hasn't responded and not too many people left to pay.

Next week I will get a new thread started devoted to payment info and details of the building progress. If I get a few more payments in I can have all the material on order in the next few days.

[MisterWilling]

Okay thanks for the payment everyone. I am currently waiting for the money to transfer into my bank account then I can get material on order. If you haven't paid, please do so.

I have some changes to the case that I would like to note. I also have some renderings of a CAD model I have been working on. I want to get everything designed in 3D so it will lessen the chances of problems during production

***The extrusion profile for the corners has been changed to 25mm x 25mm (from 30x30mm) and has a smaller radius. The look of the case wont change much but this will allow for more clearance all the way around. The baseplate will be 5mm wider in each side and there will be 5mm more clearance in height for the optic deck and power supply side.
----It will change the look of the case slightly because the panels will not be recessed as much as they were on the original cases. But more room is always better.

***Due to the release of the DT40 wides and their large scan angle (which I will be using along with others) I want to increase the Window size from 2" square to 3" square. The window would have to extend below the baseplate (see picture below) but I don't think it will be a problem. what do you guys think?

***I am also in the process of designing an aperture cover with an adjustable height. That was it can be screwed on to prevent scratches to the window and it can also be used as a beam mask to prevent beams from going too low. (see picture below, it would be the side of the red rectangle). This would be at an additional cost (maybe $30ish) but it would be something most professional cases use. It would use thumb screws to adjust most likely.

1 more thing! Since all of the cases will need windows I will be hosting a group buy from Edmunds optics if there is enough interest. That way the window could ship with the case. There are $20 from their site (http://www.edmundoptics.com/onlineca...productID=1919 , the 3" x 3" x 3mm , NT46-101 &nbsp and they would charge about 10 bucks for shipping. I can offer them at $25 (plus paypal fees and shipping from Edmunds ) to everyone so that I can put a few bucks in my pocket for organizing it. But since they would be shipping with your case it would cost you a bit less then ordering from Edmunds.

I can also host a group buy on the ILDA boards from Stanwax if there is enough interest. I will be putting a hole pattern to mount the boards on the case since that's what I'm using.

Just post your thoughts on the changes and if you are interested in either of the additional groupbuys. I would just take the payment for the other items when I take payment for shipping to make it easy on everyone.

[jooopy]

Rubber stamp all changes "approved" including group buy items ~you are getting it together just fine. Thank you!!!

[blowfly]

Nice progress Austin. Glad you are expanding the design a bit. Nice renderings.

***Due to the release of the DT40 wides and their large scan angle (which I will be using along with others) I want to increase the Window size from 2" square to 3" square. The window would have to extend below the baseplate (see picture below) but I don't think it will be a problem. what do you guys think?

What is the purpose of having the window extend below the baseplate? Way not make the window even with the baseplate. Ah, as I'm typing this I see the advantage, you don't have to cut the glass to fit or mount it behind panel. On my projector I mounted the window behind the panel, but I like your idea here. What will hold the window in place?

***I am also in the process of designing an aperture cover with an adjustable height. That was it can be screwed on to prevent scratches to the window and it can also be used as a beam mask to prevent beams from going too low. (see picture below, it would be the side of the red rectangle). This would be at an additional cost (maybe $30ish) but it would be something most professional cases use. It would use thumb screws to adjust most likely.

Awesome idea. Gene has one of these that I am jealous of . I have a physical beam mask plate, but it doesn't double as a cover which would be useful during transport.

1 more thing! Since all of the cases will need windows I will be hosting a group buy from Edmunds optics if there is enough interest. That way the window could ship with the case. There are $20 from their site (http://www.edmundoptics.com/onlineca...productID=1919 , the 3" x 3" x 3mm , NT46-101 &nbsp and they would charge about 10 bucks for shipping. I can offer them at $25 (plus paypal fees and shipping from Edmunds ) to everyone so that I can put a few bucks in my pocket for organizing it. But since they would be shipping with your case it would cost you a bit less then ordering from Edmunds.

Great!

I can also host a group buy on the ILDA boards from Stanwax if there is enough interest. I will be putting a hole pattern to mount the boards on the case since that's what I'm using.

I'm interested!

[dnar]

Hi Mr Willing, all sound good to me. I already have an Edmonds glass and Stanwax board so I am set.

You should have my payment by now, sorry I have been random lately.

[MisterWilling]

Heres an update for everyone.

All payments have been received, Thanks! I had a couple cases back out so there will be some up for grabs if anyone else wants to jump in. All of the raw materials have been ordered and payed for. Nothing had a long lead time so it will all be arriving within the next week. I still have to sort out all the nuts and bolts I want to use but I will get to it later. I have not yet figured out the details of the rear connector panel but I hope to get to that soon.

I have a paper due next week so there wont be too much progress till after wards but I'll keep everyone updated. The cases are more likely to be completed mid March rather than end of February. But I will do my best to get them done ASAP.

One thing that has been killing me is designing the front exit window. I want to have an aperture cover that acts as a sliding beam mask (to set a min. beam exit height). I also wanted to step up to a 3" window to help people with DT40 wides get max angle projection. There is a problem with having both because the beam mask can't cover a 3" window and get out of the way.

I think the aperture cover is important and I don't want to leave it out so I'm going back to a 2" exit window. DT40 wides can still fit and go to full angle but you will have to do careful planning. I am going to do this in mine so you can follow my progress if you intend to use DT40wides. A 2.5" exit window would be optimal but Edmunds doesn't make one in this variety http://www.edmundoptics.com/onlineca...productID=1919 I want to use those windows since they are cheap and seem to be what I have seen others using. I looked into getting custom ones made but Min. QTY is 25 and we don't have enough.

Sooo..... I need more information from everyone in the group buy. Please send me a PM with answers to these questions.

Do you need me to order you a exit window from Edmunds optics. Price is $25 (plus paypal fees and total shipping of the windows / total orders) It will be cheaper to get them through me then from Edmunds and pay shipping.
Do you want you Base-plate anodized black? Price is $20 , I would recommend it as you can see the baseplate through the window, if you dont get it anodized I would recommend painting the part you can see black.
Do you want the aperture cover? If your not able to picture what I'm talking about, look here http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/...-RGB-projector I am going for something similar to what Kvant has developed. Included will be 4 threaded hardware parts pressed into your front panel and four black thumb screws to secure the cover. The cover will be .19 (5mm) thick aluminum powered coated to match the case and will have slots to adjust to any height. Price is $30
Would you like an ILDA board from Stanwax Laser.. pictured here http://shop.stanwaxlaser.co.uk/ilda-...board-55-p.asp I would recommend the internal board with cable to mount. Price is 36 + 6 euros which comes to about 56 usd. There will be additional shipping and paypal fees added.

I don't need any extra payments now, but I will need them when I take your payment for shipping. Less transactions = easier for everyone. Just to let you know, I'm will not charge anyone more than what it costs me for the extras (edmunds and stanwax boards). I'm just going to make sure I get enough to cover what comes out of my pocket and paypal fees.

[dnar]

This case is sounding better and better.

I will take the aperture cover, not sure about anodising. What are your thoughts about drilling and tapping anodised ali? In the past I have found it harder to drill and tap.

I'll also check my Edmonds glass, I think mine is 3", if so I may grab a 2" one from you.