HY300 model
with native resolution of 720p
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The Magcubic HY300 makes the largest image sizes among the cheaper mini projectors I have tested. It costs around $65-$100 USD depending on the promotion, but makes larger images and is slightly brighter than the Yoton, my other recommended mini projector, which costs around $40 for the HDMI only version, and around $55 for wifi version (Other recommended projectors for sewing, are available here.)
For an image size that covers 24″x36″ mat, the HY300 Magcubic needs about 40″ of distance, while the Yoton needs about 50″ of distance for that size image (for both projectors, their image shape is movie screen shaped, not postcard shape like the cutting mat, so image will be longer than 36, actually about 42″, and 24″ high). At 50″ of distance, Magcubic makes image size about 51″x28″ image size, and at 55″ of distance it comes close to covering 60″x30″ mat (image size will be about 58″x32″).
The Magcubic has wifi included and will connect wirelessly with Windows and Mac computers, as well as Android tablets and iOS devices. Chromebooks need to add a chromecast to connect wirelessly.
This review of the Magcubic from Sheredith on her Projector Sewing youtube channel shows the Magcubic HY300 720p in action. Link to the HY300 manual is a another helpful resource.
There are many other models with a similar form factor, but not all create the large image sizes we need. The Magcubic models are recommended over other reseller’s brands. Members in Projectors for Sewing group have reported other brands of similar looking projectors as Magcubic make smaller images.
Affiliate links for Magcubic models:
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The HY300 and HY300 Pro models are the same for our needs. (Pro model adds wifi 6 compatibility, which is not needed to project patterns since we are projecting static images not streaming movies.)
Amazon.com affiliate links:
Magcubic HY300Pro+ 720p wifi + hdmi model: https://amzn.to/4kly46h
Amazon.co.uk affiliate link:
Magcubic HY300 720p wifi + hdmi model: https://amzn.to/4idO225
Amazon.ca affiliate link:
Magcubic HY300 720p wifi + hdmi model: https://amzn.to/4g7kAsU
Amazon.com.au affiliate link:
Magcubic HY300 720p wifi + hdmi model: https://amzn.to/4f0kphV
Amazon.fr affiliate link:
Magcubic HY300 720p wifi + hdmi model: https://amzn.to/4gSN2it
Information about the HY320 model:
There is a higher resolution Magcubic model: HY320, but is not recommended at this time because it doesn’t have a universal mounting screw hole that other mini projectors, like the HY300 model and the Yoton Y3 have. Because of the higher resolution makes smaller images, closer to image sizes the Yoton makes (but brighter).
HY320 model
with native resolution of 1080p
(more expensive, larger size: 8″L x 12″W x 10″H, image slightly smaller, but brighter)
If the lack of mounting screw hole is not a concern, then it is a good choice and here are Amazon affilitate links:
Amazon.com Magcubic HY320 1080p wifi + hdmi model: https://amzn.to/3VcnMeD
Amazon.co.uk Magcubic HY320 1080p wifi + hdmi model: https://amzn.to/3Ba7hZK
Amazon.ca Magcubic HY320 1080p wifi + hdmi model https://amzn.to/3Z7DJnA