DIY iPod video projector boosts utility

There's only one thing (okay, so maybe that's a stretch) that we love more than a mod that gives you all sorts of bragging rights: a mod that adds all sorts of utility. Tanntraad's most recent concoction -- a DIY iPod video projector -- most certainly ratchets up the PMP's functionality, as this homegrown device requires no external power, a ridiculously small amount of parts and no prior experience as a projectionist. Needless to say, the resulting unit blows up the video on your iPod for an entire room to see, and while we're sure the quality is nothing to write home about, you can give it a go yourself by following the instructions in the read link below.

[LondonConsultant @ Mar 3rd 2008 8:18AM]

So that's how R2D2 did it

[fred @ Mar 3rd 2008 8:35AM]

"Ryan Block @ Mar 3rd 2008 4:31AM

You're right, there's SO MUCH EXPLOSIVE TECH NEWS at 3:30AM, what are we thinking dredging this stuff up?"

And apparently there is nothing to post at 8:30am either other than more "Post it because it has something to do (remotely) with Apple" articles.

I mean, are you guys even trying anymore?

[insertAlias @ Mar 3rd 2008 9:23AM]

@fred
First, this is a story about a neat mod. They run these stories all the time. This one just happened to have an iPod in it. So unbunch your panties and QUIT YOUR BITCHING. Or gtfo, your choice. Damn you people piss me off.

And quit replying to the first comment to get yours noticed.

[Abuzar @ Mar 3rd 2008 9:32AM]

You know what fred, just because you're not interested in it doesn't mean others aren't! Seriously it's a tech blog, and this is technology.

[fred @ Mar 3rd 2008 9:38AM]

"First, this is a story about a neat mod."

Mod? This has been around since the 50's! A frezzel(sp?) lens, tape, cardboard and mirror.

The only reason why it was even posted was because it was done with an Apple product.

[Alan @ Mar 3rd 2008 9:43AM]

Fred's gay.

[Smart People Play Tuba @ Mar 3rd 2008 9:47AM]

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

[Smart People Play Tuba @ Mar 16th 2008 8:34PM]

Abuzar doesn't know a "Seinfeld" reference when he hears one.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Outing

[MarkT @ Mar 3rd 2008 8:19AM]

If that film reel is any indication, then the projected screen size is MAYBE 6-8"...

[zargon @ Mar 3rd 2008 8:49AM]

I would be embarrassed if other people so that atrocity.

I understand not everyone has the ability to do descent looking fabrication, but come on, DIY does not have to look always like a 2nd grade art project.

[ReggieXuk @ Mar 3rd 2008 9:05AM]

now this is where i dont get it.

Cheap Chinese UMPC, terrible

cheap crappy taped up ip0d projector, the second coming of Raptor Jesus

[Oinquer @ Mar 3rd 2008 9:25AM]

be quiet...you're looking in getting yourself killed by bringing a conspiracy out of the dark?

[Charlie Taylor @ Mar 3rd 2008 9:44AM]

Cheap Chinese 'UMPC' stretches the definition of UMPC, and is made by a company would could have gone with a better manufacturing process.

This projector was made at home, with very little parts, and designed completely out of one man's head. That's an achievement.

[Backlin @ Mar 3rd 2008 9:16AM]

There's no way I would bring this thing into the wild.

[FireStar @ Mar 3rd 2008 9:30AM]

I'm just a little confused as to why the apple logo on the ipod is upside down? The top of the ipod is closest to us.

[Josh @ Mar 3rd 2008 10:20AM]

It's a nano.

[Abuzar @ Mar 3rd 2008 6:44PM]

Look at the Apple Logo. The bottom of the iPod is facing the camera.

[Mr. S. @ Mar 3rd 2008 9:55AM]

They should of used a Newton... it would of made it look smaller.

[odemata @ Mar 3rd 2008 1:39PM]

if i didnt look at the title i would have kept the thought of someones play at a iphone in a coffin

[Ken @ Mar 3rd 2008 1:57PM]

Am I the only one who thinks we are taking a HUGE step backwards in terms of audio and video quality?

Seems nobody cares about the fact you can buy a 1080p projector and have a 120" screen that looks better than a movie theater. But here we are with a 'TV magnifier' like we saw many decades ago.

Maybe I am just old school...

[Big John @ Mar 3rd 2008 7:54PM]

It's neat. Calm down. You aren't going to see this running a movie theater any time soon.

[Greg @ Mar 4th 2008 12:52AM]

"Needless to say, the resulting unit blows up the video on your iPod for an entire room to see." Needless to say, this is the THIRD occurrence of "needless to say" I've seen on Engadget in one day. One day! Or hadn't you realized that, and was it not needless for me to say? Stop, please.