Once you have decided on these you can then create your reflective surface. The first step is to choose your frame and monitor, try to ensure your monitor is bright enough to be seen under the mirror in a bright room. I did not plan the construction and this resulted in a dead monitor and lots of wasted wood, so learn from my mistakes and measure twice cut once! Below is how I would construct it, if I did it again. On the low end I completed this project for ~$100 as I had many parts already, I recommend you set a budget early on as costs can escalate quickly :) Construction: Adapters - Video, Power, Case, Micro SD $50.Computer - Raspberry Pi 3/4 $59 (I used a Pi 3b+ however with the release of Pi 4 this is now the best choice).Pine - Primed Pine $10 (I used this to deepen my frame to accommodate electronics and reinforcement).Backing Board - 9mm MDF panel $15 (I found that any panel larger than frame works well to mount monitor to frame). #MAGIC MIRROR INSTALL 1080P#Monitor - 1080p 21”+ $10-150 (I purchased a preowned monitor off gumtree but news ones can be had for ~$120).Reflective Film - Generic window film $10 (Any film with 15-20% VLT should work).Glass - Included in frame $0 (I used the included plastic protector with reflective film however for a more premium finish you can get a custom double sided mirror made to size with VLT of around 15-20%).Frame - Kmart poster frame $15 (You can use any frame larger than your monitor).That’s why I started working on my plans for a budget smart mirror which still maintained the key functionality and aesthetics of the premium designs.Ĭheck out my GitHub profile Uskompuf to see all the other projects I have been working on! Parts List: The process of creating a smart mirror is fairly well documented with many examples available online, however all of these were high budget and therefore out of reach for many hobbyists. The great thing about it is the unlimited possibility for customization if your a novice or an experienced veteran. I had first seen smart mirrors online several years ago and have been meaning to create one ever since, my requirements were to be able to see the time, weather, calendar and news. Tristate Logic Level Translator (SN74HC126N) Price: $2.95 PiicoDev OLED Display Module (128圆4) SSD1306 Price: $13.20ġ8650 Battery Holder (Through Hole tabs) Price: $0.75Ĭooling fan for Raspberry Pi Price: $2.70
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