hardware upgrades

Updated 1 month ago

i decided to invest in some upgrades for my folk setup—chief among them a new, higher-resolution projector. 4k makes editing programs in-situ on the table much more viable.

i’ve tried to keep the physical configuration of my projector and camera straightforward and minimal in footprint. they’re secured to a quick-release plate, allowing for quick removal and reattachment. this assembly is then mounted directly onto a wood shelf with a metal bracket:

this removes the need for an overbearing photography stand or other similar equipment.

i faced some frustrations trying to find a way to keep my camera properly mounted to the projector. at first i used double-sided sticky tape, but it would start to peel off over time due to the camera’s weight.

i set to work creating a more permanent solution. i tried at first to see if i could get away a friction-fit “plug” into the small speaker grill to help keep the camera in place. it quickly became apparent that wouldn’t work.

after a few iterations, i ended up with a bracket that clipped into the back of the larger fan grill in order to hold the camera in place. this works pretty well, and the plastic teeth are short enough that they avoid rubbing against the fan.