DIY Multimedia LED Projector (video manual)

Step 16 The Box

 
My box is made of wood and plywood. I made it to fix the top to the base, so they will be no screws showing in the sides.

1.- Before making the enclosure, take measures of the height of everything, and mark them so you don't place something where it will be in the way.

2.- Once you have the enclosure ready, cut and drill all the holes needed for the sound system, buttons, speakers, connectors, fan, etc.... Also make a few holes under the heat sink of the LED to allow air flow.

3.- Use some two part filler If you're using plywood and want to make it smooth.

4.- Paint the enclosure.  The way I painted mine was with a couple of coats of oil based primer and then with another couple of coats of oil base paint. (it took forever, with this cold I had to wait around 12h between coats)

5.- Is a good idea to fit a couple of small legs at the bottom, and some sort of leg at the front that can make the front of the projector go up and down. I used a leg with that feature, but if you don't have anything like that you could always use a screw.

6.- Paint the base in matt black so they will be no reflections. I use some black shoe polish, and it did work well.