DLP Light Engine Parts

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DLP Light Engine Parts

Postby ChubbsTech » Sat Mar 20, 2010 12:19 am

Hello every one, I’ve taken the time to create a post about light engines in general, there are many people who are frequently asking question about the components.
So here is a small reference guide for all DLP tvs, the light engine showed is from a Samsung TV.

The light engine is composed of 3 main components:
-Light tunnel.
-DMD board.
-Color wheel.

The light tunnel is located trough out the light engine, the lamp produces a white light, goes trough the color wheel, and goes out trough the light canons lens.
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The DMD board is located on the bottom or side panel and controls the light engine. Its regularly encased in aluminum.
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The color wheel is located in a “upside down” positions that is located at the front of the light tunnel.
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When you go and buy a light engine, the color wheel and/or DMD is NOT always included.

You have to double check the description.
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Re: DLP Light Engine Parts

Postby grayfox » Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:34 pm

This is great information, can you post one like this but for an LCD Projection light engine??? ;) thanks dude! :D
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