Magic Mirror Project

bimmerfrk · 01-26-2018, 10:26 AM

So i recntly completed a magic mirror project that i build totaly from scratch

Built the frame inserted the tv and but together a small dashboard running on a Raspberry Pi3

I did have to source the 1 way mirror through a reputable glass shop...

Here are some pics
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Total budget was about 350. Had an old tv already. Im also working to get the Alexa Voice service installed on it today as well so it will work as an Alexa device through the TV

HXS · 01-26-2018, 10:31 AM

So what exactly does it do? I see that it’s a mirror with an electronic face on top.

bimmerfrk · 01-26-2018, 10:33 AM

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So what exactly does it do? I see that it’s a mirror with an electronic face on top.

Shows me weather local traffic and news feed and time. I can pretty much feed anything i want into it.

nyalpine90 · 01-26-2018, 10:34 AM

hide power cord

bimmerfrk · 01-26-2018, 10:37 AM

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hide power cord

Im going to put a recessed outlet behind it this weekend....

nyalpine90 · 01-26-2018, 10:40 AM

are you going to do anything to the frame?

bimmerfrk · 01-26-2018, 11:21 AM

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are you going to do anything to the frame?

Such as?

upstatedoc · 01-26-2018, 11:31 AM

can you step through it into another dimension?

smoosh · 01-26-2018, 11:33 AM

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can you step through it into another dimension?

X2.

Should've put a portal at the center of it, now you'll never know whether aliens from other universes eat grapes out of each other's assholes like humans do...

nyalpine90 · 01-26-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmerfrk

Such as?

changing the color? like matte black/grey

bimmerfrk · 01-26-2018, 11:38 AM

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changing the color? like matte black/grey

I specifically stained the frame this color to match my furniture. Looks bad??

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nyalpine90 · 01-26-2018, 11:40 AM

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I specifically stained the frame this color to match my furniture. Looks bad??

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well that makes sense...it has that rustic vibe to it.

wrickem · 01-26-2018, 12:15 PM

I don't think I'd ever have the need for that but I'll give you a "well done" for for your magic mirror project

dzvero · 01-26-2018, 12:21 PM

Mirror, mirror am I ....

RickFLM4 · 01-26-2018, 12:37 PM

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I don't think I'd ever have the need for that but I'll give you a "well done" for for your magic mirror project

Yeah pretty sure I don’t need to see myself looking at the weather or traffic or any other content, but well done. I think.

Matt@EuroJerks · 01-26-2018, 12:59 PM

I love the idea but I think it would be a better application in a bathroom. Always see them at sports bars in the men's room.

Hawkeye · 01-26-2018, 05:43 PM

Yeah, I generally see them in bathrooms as well (and only really at Ritz Carltons).

Nice to see weather and news updates when you are already going to be standing in front of a mirror for a few minutes.

Cool application though, the budget was a lot lower than I expected. I like the color and look in your living room overall, just not as useful.

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