Gobo Light Projector

This gobo light projector uses found objects, store bought lighting parts and one (1) custom fabricated armature. You can order online or make your own gobos that pop into this apparatus to project illuminated images at various sizes. We custom designed  cloud and grassy field gobo to be dreamy. This sculptural lighting assembly is decorative and interactive.

Step 1 Diagrammatic Assembly

Review the overall assembly of parts that you will need to find, make and buy. We chose to repurpose a hard cigar box for the base because it had a functioning lid that made wiring easy and has a nice wallpaper-like pattern.

Comments

[fujofly]

Gobo means "goes before optics". The lighting template (plastic, metal, glass) that holds the design you want to project.

[l8nite]

I have no idea what a gobo is and even after a quick google search Im still not sure, Kind of like a single slide projector ? neat project though and it does have a sculpturel look to it

[domenicab]

A gobo is a thin piece of metal with a design cut out. When placed in front of a light source, the image is then projected. They are most often used in theatrical applications, but also becoming more commonplace at special events and even for advertising. Try googling Rosco or Gam gobos....those are just two of many many brands. Also, you can make your own with those aluminum pie tins - though buying them is far far easier!

[Nick Thomas Design]

Thanks for the feedback. We will update the steps with images to clarify the "gobo" component. You are correct in that the gobo is like an individual slide, which is placed directly in front of the MR-16 light source.