{"id":8099,"date":"2014-09-15T09:34:28","date_gmt":"2014-09-15T09:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/?p=8099"},"modified":"2018-03-17T12:55:10","modified_gmt":"2018-03-17T12:55:10","slug":"diy-smartphone-projector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/en\/diy-smartphone-projector\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Smartphone Projector"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s a quick and smart DIY project.<\/p>\n<p>Turn a shoe box into a digital Smartphone projector.<\/p>\n<p>Matterials Needed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smartphone<\/li>\n<li>Magnifying lens<\/li>\n<li>Shoe box<\/li>\n<li>Paperclip<\/li>\n<li>X-acto knife<\/li>\n<li>Black electrical tape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector2.jpg\" alt=\"projector2\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector2-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector2-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector2.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1 \u2013 Trace a hole<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, grab the shoebox.. If it is dark inside, works better, however yoy can add some dark paper or painted dark!<\/p>\n<p>Work on the short side of the box and trace around the outer edge of a magnifying lens. Detach the handle from the lens of the magnifying glass.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector3.jpg\" alt=\"projector3\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector3-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector3-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector3.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2 \u2013 Cut out the hole<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With\u00a0your x-acto knife, cut out the hole you just traced. Try to cut right on the line.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8103\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector4.jpg\" alt=\"projector4\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector4-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector4-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector4.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3 \u2013 Attach the lens to the box<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now \u00a0attach the magnifying lens to the shoe box. \u00a0Apply your black electrical tape around the entire edge of your lens and make sure that the lens is snug and there are no holes for light to come through.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector5.jpg\" alt=\"projector5\" width=\"550\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector5-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector5-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector5-400x265.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector5-500x332.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector5.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4 \u2013 make a stand<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The next step is turning your paperclip into a stand for your smartphone projector. You can find instruction on how to in\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.deanying.com\/PermaLink,guid,a99a1c06-b55b-4001-afeb-46a707055ecc.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">this tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector61.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector61.jpg\" alt=\"projector61\" width=\"550\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector61-200x96.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector61-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector61-400x193.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector61-500x241.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector61.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5 \u2013 Flip your phone\u2019s screen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s learn some science; \u00a0when light passes through a lens the image gets flipped. Therefore in order to display your projected images correctly, you\u2019ll need to flip your phone\u2019s screen.<\/p>\n<p>On an iPhone go to Settings &gt; General Settings &gt; Accessibility &gt; Assistive touch &gt; On.<\/p>\n<p>This will activate an orb that you can use to flip your screen in photo applications. To activate the orb just tap it. \u00a0This will allow you to rotate your screen.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector7.jpg\" alt=\"projector7\" width=\"550\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector7-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector7-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector7-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector7.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6 \u2013 Find focus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Locate a blank wall to project onto. Place your phone on it\u2019s stand in the middle of the box. Walk it forwards and backwards until your image is nicely focused.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector8.jpg\" alt=\"projector8\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector8-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector8-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector8-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector8.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7 \u2013 Optimize the viewing experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now turn off the lights of the room and turn on full brightness on your phone. In thais way you will acchive\u00a0the best viewing\u00a0experience. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector9.jpg\" alt=\"projector9\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector9-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector9-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector9-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.yiuco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/projector9.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.upcyclethat.com\/diy-smartphone-projector\/5530\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_reader=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=diy-smartphone-projector\" target=\"_blank\">via<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s a quick and smart DIY project. 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