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.

@shawnlane Dark Sky Forecast

@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 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.

@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.

@shawnlane Dark Sky Forecast

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

~~ ~~

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.

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!

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

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