Oregon Scientific BAR339DP Light Projector Repurpose
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓The Oregon Scientific is a great clock with projection and weather station. Unfortunately, the projection digits failed over time and started fading away.
I tried to fix the segments and reposition the connecting strip connecting the LCD used for projection, the fix FAILED but I ended up with a new functionality - a weather station that projects Mars planet on my ceiling.
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Instead of showing the clock/weather in the projection, you'll end up to see a large red disc.
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This is going to REPLACE the existing functionality and is most likely not undoable.
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Proceed at your own risk!
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Gently pry open the front case of the projector module.
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Undo the 6 screws using a small Phillips screwdriver and remove the cover.
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Pull on the projection assembly to detach it from the case. The top part, containing the lens is detachable by hand, the bottom one has 3 clips and a nut that secures it.
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Using a flat screwdriver/pryer press on the tabs on both sides of the assembly to make them loose.
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Gently press on the upper piece of plastic, to the top.
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Unscrew the large nut.
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After you disassemble the projector case, you can see the projector light, the passthrough display and the board that powers it.
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You have 2 options:
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Try to remove the connecting flex cable between the display and the board and replace it/repair it or clean the contacts on both ends. [I have tried this without success as the wires ripped off because they were aged]
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Remove the display from the position (with or without removing the flex cable) and allow the projecting light to go through the lens directly - this way you obtain a big round red light: Mars on your wall!
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The red light is very bright, now it's time to reassemble the device in the reverse order!
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In case you decided to remove the LCD screen, you should end up with a projection as seen in the picture taken in a dark room.
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Enjoy your new ceiling light!
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
