First Mirror Complete

[esilfies]

So I just finished making my first mirror and I am extremely pleased with the way it came out!

This project took me quite a while from start to finish and I learned a lot from this build.

Monitor is 23" and takes up the entire mirror

For the mirror I used 3/32" inch glass with Gila privacy film

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Cost Breakdown:

Raspberrry Pi - $39.00
Monitor - Free (Letgo)
Gila Film - $29.55
Wood - $11.33
Glass - $6.28
Wood Glue - $3.97
Stain - $4.48
Metal Brackets - $2.27

Total: $96.88

Overall, I am really happy with this price as I tried to make this project as cheaply as possible, so under $100 is really good.

[sdetweil]

@esilfies nice work!

[shawnlane]

Looks great! What weather module are you using?

[esilfies]

@shawnlane Dark Sky Forecast

[219jw]

Do you think it is ok without the glass? Only with the film.

[esilfies]

@219jw Hinestly its not too bad.

You can definitely tell that its not a legit mirror, especially in low light.

But I think it was well worth spending $30 instead of like $80 for a real mirror. I’m interested to see how acrylic would compare.

[BKeyport]

Very nice.

Mine’s gonna be going into a bigger hole (filling in a passthrough that’s no longer used), so, I’m gonna be doing buttons on one side, but, I’m using yours as an example to the person cutting my wood.

[esilfies]

@BKeyport Nice

I actually cut this frame out by hand which I wouldn’t recommend. At least invest in a $5 miter box and save yourself lots of time and frustration.

[BKeyport]

They’ve got all the tools they need

[tootiemac3]

Could you tell me which weather and forecast module you are using?

[gkchimz]

@esilfies what have you learnt? What do you wish you’d known before starting. I am about to start a 23" mirror too and hoping it won’t take me too long.