This article provides a description of an affordable, smart classroom system that was built for the Technology Department at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. In the hope that other educators might find his department's experience useful, this author, David Domermuth (the department's coordinator of manufacturing) describes the system, which consists of three basic components: a home theater combo, a tablet PC, and a digital projector. A podium, screen, and projecter mount will also be needed.