hardware upgrades

Updated 19 days 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. my camera and projector are secured to a quick-release plate, allowing for easy removal and remounting. this is then affixed onto a metal bracket, which is screwed directly onto the top shelf with wood screws:

integrating the mount directly into the shelf removes the need for an overbearing photography stand or other similar equipment.

i faced some initial frustrations in finding a way to keep my camera properly fixed to my projector. i initially used double-sided sticky tape to tape one to the other, but it would start to peel off over time due to the camera’s weight.

i set to work trying to create a more permanent solution in the form of a small bracket that i could fit onto the back grille of the projector.

initially, i thought i could get away just a friction-fit “plug” to help keep the camera in place, but it quickly became apparent that wouldn’t work.

i noticed that the main fan grille on the projector had a plastic grate that was flexible enough to support being clipped onto. after a few more iterations dialing in an appropriate tooth size, i landed on a clip that worked reasonably well at holding the camera in place while avoiding fan rub.