Gaffer or duct tape.
Building a magic mirror frame.
We build custom size frames with a thin modern frame that has a lot of depth.
A double sided acryllic mirror fit to the size of the monitor.
Menu easily build a magic mirror with a raspberry pi and standard 50x50 cm ikea frame 06 may 2017 on raspberry pi magic mirror pir magic mirror magicmirror ikea ikea frame ribba frame.
Now that your frame is complete it s time to build up a box.
I ve been scavenging parts for a while and it s taken longer than i ve expected.
And looks good enough for normal mirror.
The power supply hdmi cord wifi usb dongle and a keyboard for initial setup.
To build a magic mirror you ll need.
We put some cardboard matting in for the parts that were too wide depending on your preference you can.
A few 2 x 4 s to build a case around the monitor.
As a quick test lay your glass and mirror on the frame to doublecheck that sit firmly on it and don t fall into the rectangular hole.
Or buying a pre made aluminium tv frame which they make for displays etc.
In the build here i used a shadow box from a local art store.
Assembling a simple magic mirror.
For the last months i ve been trying to find the time to build another magic mirror.
Thin wood to build the forward facing mirror frame i used 1 8 x 3 board.
I tried to build my mirror on a budget so it s taken even more time than it had to if i d bought all the stuff.
Frame i thought about metal.
Had a google on making frames.
In this project i will show you how i made a magic mirror that shows the date time some news and a little phrase at the bottom.
If you have a router table you can use a roman ogee bit to add decoration to your frame.
Would you like a magic mirror but don t fancy all that carpentry.
There are any number of tutorials on the web explaining how to make them.
Ikea ribba 18 24 picture frame official raspberry pi 7 touchscreen.
Everything on the mirror will be in swedish on the pictures but i will translate what you need.
I m assuming most readers of this blog already know what a magic mirror is.
My raspberry pi magic mirror is complete.
One lets a lot of light and colour thru but isn t very mirror ie.
Now it s time to build a box.
Here s a first project to ease you in without having to reach for the band saw.
Got two samples of mirror today to test.
If you cannot find what you are looking for check out our smart mirror frame product.
You will use a raspberry pi a computer screen and a webpage to make it look like you have a smart mirror.
The other doesn t let colour thru but still looks kewl.
