Raspberry Pi Magic Mirror

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For this project, you will need:

0:00 Intro
0:32 Getting started & sourcing materials
2:05 Preparing for mounting
3:13 Filling gaps with plywood
4:59 Adding electronics and webbing
6:31 Hanging the mirror
7:49 Organizing the modules
8:27 Outro

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[myklelange]

Someone posted a link to this on the MagicMiror forum so I gave it a look. I'm glad I did. I see you're using the MMM-EyeCandy module. I wrote that module for the mirror a few years ago. It's nice to see people are still using it. Nice work on your mirror!

[Apfelloch]

Even though I've already seen a lot of Magic Mirror videos and know pretty much everything about them, I've never seen someone using a VESA mount to put it on the wall. That's extremely elegant!

[AndyCPugh]

What a great project. I love how you show that you don't need to have full blown workshop to do such projects.

[kurushimee]

That's very neat! You can also try adding proximity sensors into the framing so that the screen and LED strips would automatically turn on and off when you get near the mirror, can possibly save tiny little bit of energy and is just simply cool

[Technicallywoodworking]

Awesome project! Doing rip cuts with a circular saw is 100% flexing on those that say a massive workshop is needed for any projects; so cool! Thanks for sharing and being an inspiration to tackle more projects!

[SimpleElectronics]

Nicely done! I wouldn't have thought to use nylon webbing to secure the monitor....my brain is always pointing towards hard materials, I need to rewire to think a bit more "softly"!

[christophernorman]

I just recently made my own magic mirror. I really enjoyed your personal customizations and it's given me some ideas for my next mirror project.

I separated the Magic Mirror server/client configuration so, I could run the MM server on an old laptop already being used as a development web server. Then installed the MM client on the Raspberry Pi and made it reachable across my network. The MM client uses significantly fewer resources and I even got it running smoothly on a Gen1 Pi Zero Wireless. Now, I can easily spin up multiple MM client instances for other mirrors, or set the MM dashboard web interface URL as a new tab window for my web browser to keep me informed.

[spinyuk]

The grommet in the webbing trick is a great idea, I've just been screwing directly though the stuff when I've needed to use it as a mount like that, and it chews up really easilly :D Off to find the right tool to add to my toolbox :)

[nbtwall]

And we're one step closer to the cyberpunk aesthetic we all want and need. Thanks!

[Chowdahhh]

This is rad as hell. Definitely way above my handiness/craftiness level, but a Magic Mirror is something I'd like to make one day

[neverthere]

I am super impressed you did all that in a NYC apartment, im never complaining about not having enough space to work on a project lol

[Pwaak]

A Trifecta of skills: Woodworking, Electronics and Programming ( plus many more) to create and complete your exceptional project!

[Dronebotworkshop]

That's the best magic mirror build I've ever seen! Great job Becky.

[SpiceMuffins]

another banger of a project. i like how she explains why she is doing each step

[ZoltanDobi-dhqp]

I am a guy with no use for mirrors, really, but, as a Linux programmer, as well as a builder, I find your ingenuity, ingenious! Cool!

[Vrx-ypeu]

I'm glad I'm not the only person crazy enough to have his workshop inside the living room hahaha. awesome project, i've been wanting to make this one for years now.

[JubeiKibagamiFez]

This was a beautiful build. I didn't know about the magic mirror thing until this video. It's great that you were able to repurpose the frame from the original mirror, but it sucks you were able to lower the height of the mirror, BUT it's awesome you got it to tilt down. Amazing work.

[Seeyatellite]

Found you through Xyla! Totally want to build this for me and that huggable bear with my sister’s kids!

Thanks for being awesome!

[EricNeedle]

This girl's got skills! Thanks for sharing <3

[DanielHertz]

Wire in a motionsensor to turn on the power to screen when someone enters the room... And turns off after set time when no motion in room...