Cheap computer based Tele-prompter

This one of those projects that you do on a lark. I needed a tele-prompter, but really did not have a budget to purchase much less build one. This project cost me around ten dollars. If you have what you need around the house, it could be free. I meant this instructable for linux, but decided to make it more generic.


Note: I have no affiliation with Lowes.

Step 1 What you need:

Materials:
2- cardboard storage boxes. (16 x 12 x 12)
1 - any computer with a bright monitor that can run a web browser.
1 - mirror that will fit in the storage box.
1 - glass or plastic pane that will fit in the storage box.
1 - extra box to prop up teleprompter if necessary.
Stand or table that will be a viewing height. I used a cheap ironing table from goodwill.
Stand to adjust mirror angle (i.e .http://www.instructables.com/id/Ipad-et-al-holder/ )
Packing tape.
Glue

Tools:
Box cutter or knife.

Comments

[BobS]

It might be a Linux problem (?.....), but you could easily improve your pictures by enhancing contrast in almost any photo application running on Windows...

[Computothought]

My brother is a Photshop expert. he could not do anything.

[Computothought]

Thanx for the comment. Nothing to do with linux. Photoshop could not even do that well. You should have seen the original picture. . Been there done that. I just did not take the picture in a better lighted area. Plus I used a cheap camera. My good camera died. When I get better equipment, the pictures will be better. I might retake them anyway. Do not have time right now.

[lemonie]

You can tweak the brightness & contrast to get rid of the misty/foggy look. However, it emphasises the lack of information in the images and they look grainy.

L

[Computothought]

Compared to a lot of pictures I have seen on this site, they are pretty good. In any case, the pictures are good enough to get the idea across. I am not a photographer. Missing the forest for the trees here.

[lemonie]

I meant that I had tried Bob's suggestion and that was the result.
You do get the idea across.

L

[Computothought]

Thank you for your clarification.

[lafnbear]

Could you "simplify" the build by using an LCD monitor (or even a laptop) & placing it directly in the box in place of the mirror...

[Computothought]

Yes, but I think the text would be backwards if what I am told is true. Then the text would have to be flipped. I wanted something dead simple to deal with.