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    • First Mirror Complete

      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.

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      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.

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    • RE: First Mirror Complete

      @shawnlane Dark Sky Forecast

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    • RE: First Mirror Complete

      @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.

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    • RE: First Mirror Complete

      @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.

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    • RE: First Mirror Complete

      @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.

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    • RE: First Mirror Complete

      @shawnlane Dark Sky Forecast

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    • First Mirror Complete

      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.

      IMG_1405.jpg
      IMG_1430.jpg

      Monitor is 23" and takes up the entire mirror

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

      ~~ ~~

      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.

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    • Film vs Acrylic

      So I’m making my first mirror and I am trying to keep it as cheap as possible. I have decided that the cheapest options are either film to go over glass, or a two-way sheet of acrylic.

      I currently have a 23" monitor and would like to make it full screen, so my dimensions are 13x22".

      Would you recommend going with a film such as the Gila (link text) or this (link text)
      or should I go with a two-way acrylic such as this: link text?

      An recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

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    • Reasonable Size for Mirror

      So I just finished configuring my first Mirror and this is what I have so far:

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      The monitor I am using now measures at 17" x 11" and I feel that it isn’t going to be very big/useful when it is mounted and all.

      I am planning on hanging this in my dorm room, so I would like to be able to read the modules from a decent distance away.

      I recently found a used 24" Dell monitor for $40, and also have access to a 32" TV.
      Is going with a 32" overkill? I think that the TV may be way too thick to reasonably deal with and it wont be worth my time.

      Overall, what are your feelings on monitor size? I dont plan on adding any more modules. Should I stick with my 11 x 17, go to the 24", or maybe find a 27" monitor?

      I am open to any suggestions and orientations!

      Thanks,
      Eric

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