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A New Chapter for MagicMirror: The Community Takes the Lead
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Where to buy good two way mirrors ?

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    EoF @MichMich
    last edited by May 3, 2016, 5:12 PM

    @MichMich Hey Mich, why do you not recommend foils?

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      MichMich Admin @EoF
      last edited by May 3, 2016, 6:15 PM

      @EoF Lets say the whole project will cost somewhere around €250,- including monitor. The foil will only save you around €25,- while it has a major impact on the end result.

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        EoF @MichMich
        last edited by EoF May 3, 2016, 6:31 PM May 3, 2016, 6:30 PM

        @MichMich Fair point. In my project however, I am actually making a touch screen “magic mirror”. So I actually chose to go with foil due to it being so thing (still waiting to test to see if touch screen will work through it).

        Edit: If I were going for no touch screen, I would for sure go with an acrylic two way mirror.

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          KirAsh4 Moderator
          last edited by May 3, 2016, 6:44 PM

          Personally I wouldn’t use acrylic either. While lighter, over time and with cleaning it will scratch. I prefer glass, even though it would be heavier.

          In fact I’m thinking of putting a large (3-4 feet wide) mirror up and use a 24" screen on one side of it. But that’s just a thought at the moment. Still pondering it.

          A Life? Cool! Where can I download one of those from?

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            michelleoj
            last edited by May 3, 2016, 7:54 PM

            I used acrylic for my project and it seems to be fine. If you’re gentle with your mirror, you shouldn’t have to worry about scratches too much. I got my acrylic 2 way mirror from http://www.twowaymirrors.com

            They also sell glass and they have a “special” glass for the smart mirror project. They ship internationally too since they are a US based company.

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              paviro Admin
              last edited by May 3, 2016, 7:58 PM

              Wouldn’t the reflection you get by using their special glass be pretty close to none? I mean I am using a normal two-way-mirror and without a light attached the reflections aren’t that extrem and it’s supposed to be a mirror after all…

              We're all stories in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?

              – The Doctor

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                michelleoj @paviro
                last edited by May 3, 2016, 8:07 PM

                @paviro It’s still a 2 way mirror but they’re talking about the material it’s made out of. Here’s an example of a smart mirror using their Vanity Vision Glass from their website:

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                  KirAsh4 Moderator
                  last edited by May 3, 2016, 8:08 PM

                  Looks like their “Vanity Glass” has a 70% reflection and 25% transmission. The Dielectric however has a 40 reflection and 60% transmission, designed for very bright rooms. They have a comparison of the different types of glass on their site: http://www.twowaymirrors.com/smart-mirror/

                  A Life? Cool! Where can I download one of those from?

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                    paviro Admin
                    last edited by paviro May 3, 2016, 8:10 PM May 3, 2016, 8:09 PM

                    I think mine has 70% reflection and 30% transmission. Okay I understand it now so their Dielectric would only make sense in bright environments.

                    We're all stories in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?

                    – The Doctor

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                      KirAsh4 Moderator
                      last edited by May 3, 2016, 8:10 PM

                      Aaaaand that “Vanity Glass”, at the size of the monitor I’m using (22x15), with polished edges, would cost $600 … I’m actually afraid to see what the full size that I plan to use would cost.

                      Ok, I checked … $2k. I’ll get right on that. :)

                      A Life? Cool! Where can I download one of those from?

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