Magic mirror raspberry pi zero w9/5/2023 ![]() Here's the cost of the parts to give you a rundown. Honestly 75% of this project was the tinkercad design for the case, and figuring out a screen that would fit, could be powered easily off a single USB cable, and customizing the software. The main computer is a Raspberry pi zero with an 8 Gig micro SD card, and the screen is a 3.5" screen from Kuman that had an HDMI port already on it. The Mirror is a 4.5" mirror that is simply glued (glue gun) onto the frame. It's two simple pieces that easily snap together. I immediately began to run with that concept, experimenting with what raspberry pi's I could fit in, how to easily create the case, and how to get the software running. After discovering N-O-D-E's channel on youtube, he had a concept of a small pyramid case. I started to build one recently as a gift, and had no idea how much the 2 way mirror portions can cost! After spending $75.00 (USD) on a mirror alone, I realized that the project was going to go well out of our 'friend gift budget' and I had to rethink my strategy. I've seen a ton of magic mirror projects and have always wanted to build one. I wanted to take time to write down the steps here, as I enjoy the instructable community, and I wanted a place to make notes about things like the software configuration, and answer questions. The youtube video shows the assembly end to end, and has a demo at the end showing what the finished project looks like. The third picture above should show what that can look like. This creates an effect of being able to have digital text, icons, or even images show through a mirror, while still maintaining the reflectivity. Where the screen shows white or lighter pixels, they shine through. Where the screen shows black pixels, the mirror is reflective. A 'Magic MIrror' is a project where a 2 way mirror is placed over a screen of some sort. ![]()
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