Epson 5040UB Projector Shell

This is an external shell for the Epson 5040UB projector (should also fit the 5040UBe and 6040 models). Similar to a phone case, this allows the projector owner to change the external color of the projector to match a particular room decor if they don't want the standard white color (or if they don't want to spend another $1000 for the black model 6040). I have a home theater room with a dark blue and black color theme, and the white projector definitely stands out (not in a good way), so I decided to design this shell.

It includes holes for the lens, the front vent fans, IR ports, status lights, the rear connector panel, and a door for the side button panel. I also added a number of holes in the sides to help with thermal control and thus far the shell has remained quite cool. Note I have the projector in low power "Eco" mode and hanging from the ceiling, so to be safe if your setup or power mode is different, I recommend monitoring the projector in the first few hours with the