4 ms·
TL;DR Have a few years of experience with using a projector for programming. Can recommend. Am typing this comment while using my projector. Long version: If
by dapperdrake 2y ago
TL;DR
Have a few years of experience with using a projector
for programming. Can recommend. Am typing this
comment while using my projector.
Long version:
If you are into convex tinkering, then try ordering a
USD 200.00 LED projector off of Amazon and see how you
like it before investing in a more expensive one.
The LED projectors have almost instant cooldown times
unlike BenQ projectors with light bulbs. The only
drawback seems to be, that the cheap LED projectors
lack mounting holes -- contrary to the official
documentation both on Amazon and the manual booklet
with the projector. The price is below USD 200.00
for a reason. Both my LED projectors are still
working. Never really felt the need to upgrade.
Didn't really need a projector screen. My first
setup used white backwall for a cabinet. The second
setup is simply projecting onto off-white wall paper.
Please note, that it doesn't bother me, but your
mileage may vary. Please, also note, that I use
gnuscreen/rlwrap/sbcl/vim in MacOS's Terminal.app.
At 80x24 characters on 1080p at 60Hz refresh rate, it
fails to be a MacBook Pro M1 screen experience. My
crude setup may be insufficient for graphical
artistical work.
If you want to save your back from sitting down a
lot, then you can point the projector at the ceiling.
This permits switching between standing, sitting and
looking up. Having even more variety may imply
headstands. This is where the missing mounting holes
are a bit of a buzzkill. But simple solutions exist,
if you turn the projector's box into a stand with a
box cutter. Protip: Keep the air vents clear.
My setup was so popular with family, that I passed my
first projector and stand onto them. That is why I
got a second setup. Both are still operational and
highly appreciated. Haven't productized it yet. If
someone is interested in that, then please feel free
to reach out. Don't mind going into business.
Please, feel free to ask questions in case they
arise.
- dakiol 2y agoThanks a lot! May I ask if you noticed any difference regarding eye strain? I definitely notice it when i’m working with my laptop and when I’m working with an external monitor. And how far away do you usually project your screen? Is it OK in daylight (or do you need to close the curtains)?