<![CDATA[Modern 40” Magic Mirror First Try]]>My first magic mirror, powered by raspberry pi 3. It’s using a 40” TCL TV for the display behind the two way mirror.

Video walkthrough:
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Took 17 days from installing Raspbian software to finished and hung. Spent around $750 USD (carpenter friend cost $280, TV $100, frame $200, TV stand $70. Not including spare raspberry pi, camera, and mirror I had lying around collecting dust)

I hope this inspires others as much as I’ve been inspired by some of yours.

]]>https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/6698/modern-40-magic-mirror-first-tryRSS for NodeSat, 11 Apr 2026 12:11:39 GMTFri, 02 Mar 2018 19:41:33 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Modern 40” Magic Mirror First Try on Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:18:03 GMT]]>@REDNAVE

What type of mirror are you using? It’s not a 50/50 as mines is that and it is not as reflective as your one, so is it a 75/20 Pilkington Mirrorview?

Thanks.

]]>https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/37247https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/37247Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:18:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Modern 40” Magic Mirror First Try on Tue, 20 Mar 2018 20:56:26 GMT]]>That looks really really great!
Does the mirror still has the TV functionality?

]]>https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/37244https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/37244Tue, 20 Mar 2018 20:56:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Modern 40” Magic Mirror First Try on Sat, 03 Mar 2018 15:57:33 GMT]]>@REDNAVE That is really an amazing effect!! Great job!

]]>https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/36517https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/36517Sat, 03 Mar 2018 15:57:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Modern 40” Magic Mirror First Try on Sat, 03 Mar 2018 05:31:13 GMT]]>@cowboysdude it’s MDF with a metallic veneer

]]>https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/36501https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/36501Sat, 03 Mar 2018 05:31:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Modern 40” Magic Mirror First Try on Sat, 03 Mar 2018 01:25:36 GMT]]>That is SUPER NICE!!! WOW great job!!

What is the frame made out of?

]]>https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/36498https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/36498Sat, 03 Mar 2018 01:25:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Modern 40” Magic Mirror First Try on Sat, 03 Mar 2018 00:09:46 GMT]]>@REDNAVE

I think you did a fantastic job, young man.

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