My first Magic Mirror build using a recycled 19’’ TFT monitor.
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You can read a super detailed guide to building a Magic Mirror, including tips for setting up your JavaScript development environment, how I calculated the measurements for the different frame components, and even download my 3d modeling files for the mirror housing here:
https://fairhurst.dev/portfolio/mirror
You can view the configurations for my modules here:
https://github.com/fairhurst-dev/MagicMirror
My housing design consisted of the frame, followed by the two-way glass and monitor stacked on top of each other. This stack was surrounded by the dummy box and finally a plywood back board was attached to the back.
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I created a frame and dummy box using two 3-in x 6-ft pine boards. Then I attached the two-way glass to the back of the frame with silicone glue.
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I secured the monitor inside the dummy box and flat against the glass using four 4-in corner braces.
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I attached the dummy box to the frame back using 1.5-in corner brackets.
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The plywood backboard was attached using 2-in corner brackets, followed by a French cleat to allow the entire unit to hang on the wall, no stud needed!french_cleat_plywood.jpeg
Lastly, I used cable ties to organize the cords behind the monitor and velcro squares to secure the power boxes and Raspberry Pi to the back of the monitorvelcro_squares.pngback_view.png
Enjoy the build, and please reach out with any questions!
https://fairhurst.dev

Also based in Denmark like @mdhenriksen and considering going the foil route for a frameless 32" bathroom mirror. What about interglas.dk? Have you tried them? I’m contacting them tomorrow to see what the price is - as the in-site calculator they have says for 70x40cm the mirror is 50€ + shipping :astonished_face:

Hmm, weird. I figured that if it’s not transmitting, it’s reflecting. Now that I think about it, there’s also absorbing of the light. I suppose it’s not suitable then, thank you very much for the input! :)