Projectors aren’t cheap, but what if I told you that you could build one for your iPhone with some stray materials laying around your house?
Business Insider has put together a video tutorial showing off how to build an iPhone projector for less than $10, so if you’re looking for a DIY project to occupy yourself with this week, keep reading.
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To start, you’ll need the following items:
- Shoebox
- iPhone
- Magnifying glass
- X-ACTO knife
- Play-Doh
- Marker
- Tape / glue
Anything you don’t have on hand you should be able to find at a major retailer or hobby shop in your area.
Once you’ve acquired the necessary tools, you’ll need to cut a hole in the box the same shape as the magnifying glass (without the handle).
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With the lens in place, the next step is to turn off the lights, put your iPhone in the box and slide it away from the lens until you see a clear picture on the viewing surface you’ve chosen.
Once you’ve found the perfect position, you can use the Play-Doh to hold the phone in place. You might want to use a case, just so you don’t get any Play-Doh inside of the phone.
Once you’ve finished setting up the “hardware” (as it were), you’ll need to enable a few settings on the iPhone to ensure the picture is right-side up.
Watch Business Insider’s video here.






















