Low-Cost Fabrication of a Rear-Projection Display Assembly Using Consumer-Grade Components for Pseudo-Holographic Applications

Kasmir Syariati (Informatic Departement, Universitas Ciputra, 90224, Indonesia)
Citra Suardi (Informatic Departement, Universitas Ciputra, 90224, Indonesia)
Reinaldo Lewis Lordianto (Informatic Departement, Universitas Ciputra, 90224, Indonesia)
Andrey Hartawan Suwardi (Informatic Departement, Universitas Ciputra, 90224, Indonesia)
Muhammad Aditya Ridwan (Informatic Departement, Universitas Ciputra, 90224, Indonesia)
Enrico Kevin Ariantho (Informatic Departement, Universitas Ciputra, 90224, Indonesia)
Javin Erasmus Clementino (Informatic Departement, Universitas Ciputra, 90224, Indonesia)

Energy: Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu-ilmu Teknik
Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025): ENERGY: JURNAL ILMIAH ILMU-ILMU TEKNIK (July-November 2025 Edition)

Rear-projection surfaces are integral to pseudo-holographic and immersive display systems, yet commercial solutions often demand expensive materials and precision hardware. This paper presents the design, fabrication, and preliminary evaluation of a low-cost rear-projection display assembly constructed from consumer-grade components. A transparent rear-projection film of unknown specification was mounted onto a custom 3D-printed frame and affixed to a flat acrylic sheet to form a projection screen. Assembly relied on readily available materials and hobbyist fabrication techniques. Qualitative projection tests using a standard classroom projector demonstrate that the DIY screen produces clear images with wide viewing angles in dark environments, suitable for pseudo-holographic effects. Under moderate ambient light, the image remains visible with slight contrast loss and minimal hot-spotting. The entire assembly was built at a fraction of the cost of commercial rear-projection screens. These results suggest that the proposed workflow can enable affordable, functional rear-projection displays for educational demonstrations, prototyping, and artistic installations without specialized equipment.