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    Which 2-way mirror is the best?

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    • __Tom___ Offline
      __Tom__
      last edited by __Tom__

      Hi,

      I have the MiraStar with 3% transmission (4mm).
      If the sun is right on it then you need a bright and high-contrast monitor.
      It seems that this mirror shines more silver in a “dark” room than my 2nd mirror (see below).

      My other mirror has a transmission of 8% (8mm).
      With the result: the mirror looks darker but you can read everything on it.

      This are my impressions.

      Kindly Tom

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      • lavolp3L Offline
        lavolp3 Module Developer @MadScientist
        last edited by

        @MadScientist I have now ordered the Mirastar from Brigla for a really great price of 40 €. Had to cut one side by 0.5 cm to get the lower freight fee :-)
        I chose this one with lower transmission because the mirror will be in a room without windows, only one LED ceiling light.
        Let’s make a comparison when we have them.

        How to troubleshoot modules
        MMM-soccer v2, MMM-AVStock

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        • M Offline
          MadScientist
          last edited by MadScientist

          I am currently fighting with the software and I still have to build the frame but I’ll post pictures once everything is done.
          I already got my mirror and it is indeed dark. Though, that should be ok as it is a tiny room with a window (our guest toilet).

          Edit: I would like to mention the very nice service of Brigla. First, it arrived only 24 hours after I placed the order but the mirror had a minor defect (one tiny spot without refective coating). So I wrote them an email about it yesterday. This morning they replied they would ship another mirror and I don’t have to return the old one. Effectively giving me two for the price of one…
          Fun fact: They are only 70km from where I live.

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          • __Tom___ Offline
            __Tom__ @MadScientist
            last edited by

            @MadScientist

            Dann könnstest Du Dir auch die Versandkosten sparen und so vorbei fahren ;)

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            • M Offline
              MadScientist @__Tom__
              last edited by

              @__Tom__
              It’s one hour per direction. Not worth for 12.50€ but I would probably do for bigger mirrors as the shipping costs can get quite expensive.

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              • lavolp3L Offline
                lavolp3 Module Developer
                last edited by lavolp3

                Update: I have received my MiraCast from Brigla about a week after order. Positively surprised by the reflection so far, but it’s not installed yet.
                Unfortunately I have some defects in the mirroring plane. Two lines of small spots that don’t reflect. Could only be seen by looking closely, but of course, still a defect.

                I have claimed the defects and will get a new mirror soon without any costs!
                I can keep the old one :-)

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                MMM-soccer v2, MMM-AVStock

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                • M Offline
                  MadScientist
                  last edited by

                  I finally received my replacement mirror and it has no defects. So basically I got two mirrors for 48€ incl. shipping. The first has only a tiny defect which makes it still usable for a second mirror.

                  My frame is also almost done. I just painted it a second time and I am now waiting for the paint to dry. Next week I should be able to put everything together.

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