Helpful Video Projection References

• Lumenlab - Your one-stop source for DIY Projectors. Lumenlab provides lcd projectors and all the information needed to build a quality home theater projector.
• http://www.diytheatre.com/ - A great source for a DIY projection screen.  Their home theater projector screens have variable gain and contrast and allow you to control the size.  Easy to install projection screen material.
• http://www.entechtaiwan.com/util/ps.shtm - PowerStrip is a very useful tool if you want to force your widescreen monitor into 4:3 mode or vice versa.
• http://www.highend.com/support/training/lightingfaq.asp - Various technical terms having to do with lighting, including explanations of various measurements of brightness (lumens vs. lux vs. candela etc)
• http://www.cablestogo.com/resources/din.asp - Supplier of various DIN type of connectors for rebuilding power supplies or making extensions using odd connectors
• Lumens Calculations Explained (Barco) - This page explains how to calculate how many lumens your projector is outputting. In order to do such a calculation, you need to have a light meter that measures luminous flux (lux).
• www.hometheaterfocus.com - This site offers a very broad range of technical knowledge and user forums for every aspect of home theater. If you're trying to figure something out and you don't find the answer at DPC, then definitely give this website a try!

User Websites and Contributions (Thank You, Guys!)

• www.zachshacks.com - Zach has done his homework! His site provides a very comprehensive set of images, explanations, definitions, etc. Good job, Zach!
• http://www.drtsolutions.com/Projector.htm - Ram is a terrific person and is one of our most enthusiastic builders. Not only that, but his results images are very good ... if you want to see a very large projection screen in action, check out his page!

Projector and Home Theater Forums

• The DPC Home Theater Forums - Our very own home theater forum, specializing primarily in DIY projection!
• www.vilog.nl/diy - a new Dutch projector forum by our friends in the Netherlands. They also provide DPC with out English->Dutch translations. Thank you!
• http://www.allinbox.com/ - French user forums, lots of great results photos, various user designs, and a terrific amount of information!

Miscellaneous

• www.ElectronicsEDU.com - Our latest offering to the online community, this website proves to be a valuable tool for educators who want to bring technology into the classroom.
• www.UniqueArtisticCreations.com - A new website by an American wood-turning artist. She uses natural fallen timber and turns pieces on a lathe into refined works of art. Be sure to check out her website when you get a chance!

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