Projector for sewing: Magcubic

Scroll down for direct links to purchase the Magcubic model.

The Magcubic HY300 makes the largest image sizes among the cheaper mini projectors I have tested. It costs as low as $60USD when on sale, about $110USD regular price, but makes larger images and is slightly brighter than the Yoton, my other recommended affordable mini projector, which costs around $40USD 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.

New: the recently released HY310 model makes even larger images and is brighter due to higher resolution (1080p). This model is as low as $80USD when it is on sale, about $150USD regular price. Currently only available in US and Canada Amazon stores – links below.