anybody else thinking what I'm thinking? (Ikea LED spot as a projector)

[wildbill]

Ikea Sprida Led Spotlight. I wonder if those "slides" are the same size as my slides? I'll check it out on my next trip to the store.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30246152/

 

[frank]

It likely won't focus your slides. Sorry.

 

[Sirius Glass]

It may be too hot for 35mm slides. Unless you have a desire to see them melt and then burn.

 

[dehk]

http://www.amazon.com/LED-Projectables-11282-Nightlight-Projector/dp/B002HEY2QU

You might have better luck with these, which I've been thinking about for a long time. I will wait until the kids are sleeping.....

 

[snapguy]

hope

The two posters above are probably correct but hope springs eternal. What if there was a way to make it work? It is a lot cooler looking than my olde Kodak slide projector.

 

[frank]

What you're looking for is a Minolta mini projector. Guaranteed to work.

 

[Chan Tran]

Ikea Sprida Led Spotlight. I wonder if those "slides" are the same size as my slides? I'll check it out on my next trip to the store.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30246152/

What's wrong with an ordinary slide projector? Too big for you?

 

[resummerfield]

What's wrong with an ordinary slide projector? Too big for you?

The last time I scanned Ebay, the high-quality Kodak Ektar slide projects were selling at less than $50. And the absolute BEST way to project a slide is with a slide projector!

 

[wildbill]

What's wrong with an ordinary slide projector? Too big for you?

No, but I don't want to leave one plugged in in my toddler's bedroom all night. How long do you think a slide would last running for hours at a time? How long would that hot bulb last running all night? Are normal slide projector's completely silent?
That added to the fact that I don't already own one.

 

[BrianShaw]

Either option will make a very bright nightlight.

 

[jovo]

LEDs are apparently a lot cooler than incandescent bulbs. Sacrificing a slide would be worth the peace of mind you'd get from finding out there's no risk of melting or other heat related issues. http://www.cnet.com/news/five-things-you-didnt-know-about-led-lightbulbs/

 

[wildbill]

LEDs are apparently a lot cooler than incandescent bulbs. Sacrificing a slide would be worth the peace of mind you'd get from finding out there's no risk of melting or other heat related issues. http://www.cnet.com/news/five-things-you-didnt-know-about-led-lightbulbs/

Correct. I use Led sources all the time for work as they have the advantage of running off battery packs for long periods and are very compact. I wouldn't be projecting once in a lifetime slides here.