Guides

Short, practical pieces on getting a good picture out of a cheap projector. Where a number is an estimate, we say so.

• How to project on a window for Halloween Put a projector inside, hang something translucent on the glass, and turn on mirror output. What you need and how to set it up in an evening.
• Halloween house projection ideas (cheap projector) Eyes in the hedge, something at the door, a face on the pumpkin. Eight ideas for the outside of your house, with the brightness each one needs.
• Projection mapping at home: a beginner’s guide What projection mapping is, what you need to start, and how to map your first object with a phone and a cheap projector.
• AirPlay vs HDMI for projectors: which one to use Wired HDMI or wireless AirPlay from an iPhone or iPad to a projector. Lag, picture quality, adapters and when each one makes sense.
• Best cheap projector for projection mapping No ranking, because models change every few months. The five specs that decide the picture: ANSI lumens, throw ratio, resolution, inputs and black level.

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