DoogyRev Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) My latest little creative project has been Raspberry PI related. After acquiring one I decided t make a Magic Mirror. Here is my build thread (just for Keyser and Leon) To begin with I purchased a brand new monitor ensuring the connections for power and HDMI were lateral with the screen. I then proceeded to strip the monitor of its case so only the internals remain the remaining bits I the made a oak frame that fits the monitor exactly . and then a second frame thats fits round the that one Glued the two together but slightly offset. as you can see here, the offset is the same depth as the two way mirror glass I ordered. Just like the stuff they use in interrogation rooms or pervs install in bathrooms Sprayed the inner side which the mirror will sit on black Test fitting the mirror glass I also decided to colour in the monitor surround . . sharpie to the rescue. A black background will not show as much through the glass Then off to the local Mill to get some nice wood to make the front. This is Curley Maple, glued together to make the frame. which I then used Shellac to "pop the grain" Three coats sanding in between Whilst that was drying I drilled some holes for ventilation top and bottom, fixed in some USB and Power Not time for a few coats of semi gloss varnish, sanding in between Once dry, attach the outer front frame, install the glass and the monitor All wiring and Raspberry PI fitted and installed. Fixed a back on with more vents for heat dispersion and a couple of french cleats for mounting on the wall . . this thing is pretty heavy Tah-dah . . . . . Edited January 22, 2017 by DoogyRev 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 This is the original build post I saw for Magic Mirror http://blog.dylanjpierce.com/raspberrypi/magicmirror/tutorial/2015/12/27/build-a-magic-mirror.html Anyone else doing anything interesting with a Raspberry PI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Cool build! I've got one but the most interesting thing it's done is briefly run RISC OS, to remind me of my youth, and it's now running XBMC. I wanted it to do so much more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 I am really not sure what else I would use a Raspberry PI for . . . the Mirror is about the only thing i have seen which interested me A few of my colleagues are monitoring all of their home gas/electic/water or running their security monitoring systems using PI's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Nice one. I've been meaning to do one of these for a while but struggled to find the 2-way glass. I've not got a Pi yet, but my first project is going to be an LCD scale pinball machine, similar to the below. I've got 6 spare 22" widescreen monitors which work were chucking so planning to have a play with these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 Nice one. I've been meaning to do one of these for a while but struggled to find the 2-way glass. Any glass or window place should be about to source it for you. I got mine from a local place, had to be ordered in from the US. The only other alternative is order two way perspex, but I have seen reports that it can warp and end up like a circus funny mirror . . glass has to be glass. I made the frame then ordered a piece 2mm LxH smaller and I can remove the top of the outer frame and take the glass out if I want, just in case it ever broke. Pinball machine looks cool, not see that before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 OMG that's so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Harry Potter Wesley clock idea is quite cool. http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Weasley-Location-Clock/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Looks good, hopefully when I get a proper shed/workshop in the new house will get some space for similar projects . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) Top stuff mate, that looks very sleek If I may offer some constructive criticism - Should have been at least 3 posts over 4 days I have nothing to look forwards to now Keep em coming mate EDIT: Unless Leon does something on his Jag soon Edited January 22, 2017 by Keyser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Nice one, you don't do things by halves Jimbo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobius Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Looks good might be something for the future to think about 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exec Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Nice work, do you have any pictures of the depth of your magic mirror? I see there is a plug encased inside the frame. I just wondered how easy it would be to thin it down more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 That is super cool DoogyRev. Love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Did you see them kicking these out for a cool grand at CES? That's about 800 clams profit per unit for you Doogy. https://www.cnet.com/uk/products/griffin-technology-connected-mirror/preview/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnorW06 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 This is absolutely awesome! Seen these being sold online for crazy money and they definitely don't look as good as yours, you could be in business here mate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Nice work, do you have any pictures of the depth of your magic mirror? I see there is a plug encased inside the frame. I just wondered how easy it would be to thin it down more its just under 2" deep (not including the front surround) , which is about the thinnest I could go, if you look at pic 4 the back of the monitor dictates the depth. With the back panel on there is about 4mm between that and the back of the monitor. i searched for a long time for the right extension lead so the plugs fit the slimmest way round. You guys will be screwed with the UK 3pin plugs. I did think about having the extension externally but that would not look as good IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Did. You see them kicking these out for a cool grand at CES? That's about 800 clams profit per unit for you Doogy. https://www.cnet.com...mirror/preview/ This is absolutely awesome! Seen these being sold online for crazy money and they definitely don't look as good as yours, you could be in business here mate! Yes I saw the ones at CES, and I like mine better As for making and selling . . . . Raspberry Pi - $100 (inc HDMI and Memory Card) Monitor - $220 Wood - $100 Extension Cable - $50 USB Extensions - $40 French Cleats - $50 So $560 not including all the sundries (small brackets, screws, Shellac, Varnish, Glue, Sand Paper etc), I also had to get the corner clamps, some chisels and a mitre saw, so all in all its prob cost me nearly $1k to make. Note - All prices in $ CAD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Thanks for all the comments everyone Next up will be a new hat/coat rack using these . . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Added Photos this weekend, it scrolls though the latest 20 photos in a flickr account. Edit - Photos don't do it justice, it looks way better in the flesh Edited January 30, 2017 by DoogyRev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 That is awesome Jim, really liking that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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