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How to make a shoebox projector

Make a Shoebox Projector

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So you want to learn to make a shoebox projector!

So you want to learn to make a shoebox projector!

First, gather all of your materials to do the project.

First, gather all of your materials to do the project.

Next, cut the lenses from your base piece.

Next, cut the lenses from your base piece.

On the shoebox, trace the silhouette of the lenses.

On the shoebox, trace the silhouette of the lenses.

Using the X-Acto Knife, cut out the traced hole.

Using the X-Acto Knife, cut out the traced hole.

After, tape the lens to the inside of the hole.

After, tape the lens to the inside of the hole.

Working iPhone stand!

Working iPhone stand!

Test the best place to tape your stand.

Test the best place to tape your stand.

My stand taped and ready to go!

My stand taped and ready to go!

Now we will flip your phone!

Now we will flip your phone!

Go to Utilities-Assistive Touch-Right. This will invert Iphone.

Go to Utilities-Assistive Touch-Right. This will invert Iphone.

Working Projector!

Working Projector!

The projector at work in a dark room! Amazing quality!

The projector at work in a dark room! Amazing quality!

  • 1 shoebox (preferably cardboard)
  • 1 powerful magnifying glass
  • 1 x-acto knife
  • 1 large binder clip
  • 1 smartphone without a cover
  • A dark room
  • Scotch tape
  • 2 small binder clips