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    FreddyH

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    • My attempt at building the #smartmirror

      Hi guys

      Just wanted to share what I’ve been able to accomplish with the various modules.

      I have to say that I’m pretty happy with the end product.

      Making it work was fairly easy; building the frame for it was a much more involved process, but all worthwhile in the end.

      Here are the modules I’ve downloaded and currently use.

      • PIR Sensor by Paviro
      • Bitcoin feed
      • Trello card (bottom right)
      • Twitter topics trending for the area
      • Google time to work (not displayed at the moment - only turns on during certain times)
      • Gmail calendar events
      • Weather info

      I used an old VGA screen with the active HDMI converter, and it works great with the PIR sensor as it shuts off if there is no feed.

      I bought a piece of glass on a local classified for 25$ CAD, and some reflective film (this was actually more difficult than I originally anticipated - I took three tries and still am not 100% satisfied)

      Feel free to comment!

      alt text

      posted in Show your Mirror
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      FreddyH
    • RE: My attempt at building the #smartmirror

      @Mykle1 , @bhepler , let’s try this again

      alt text

      posted in Show your Mirror
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      FreddyH
    • RE: My attempt at building the #smartmirror

      @Mykle1 , That’s correct.
      The product Ive used is called
      Gila - Mirrored Privacy Window Film
      Found at a local Canadian hardware store.

      It took me three applications to get it to a level where I was satisfied, with a lot of patience, soapy water, and a credit card, pushing the air bubbles out.

      The local Mirror and glass shops were quoting me 300$CAD + for a glass the size I wanted, so decided it was much cheaper to get just plain glass and this privacy film.

      posted in Show your Mirror
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      FreddyH
    • RE: My attempt at building the #smartmirror

      @pepemujica

      Apologies for the long wait.
      Here are the pictures of the inner workings of the mirror
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      alt text

      posted in Show your Mirror
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      FreddyH

    Latest posts made by FreddyH

    • RE: My attempt at building the #smartmirror

      @pepemujica

      Apologies for the long wait.
      Here are the pictures of the inner workings of the mirror
      alt text

      alt text

      posted in Show your Mirror
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      FreddyH
    • RE: My attempt at building the #smartmirror

      @cyberphox
      I put it on the inside of the glass; I didn’t want to have it exposed, and the glass would protect it.

      posted in Show your Mirror
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      FreddyH
    • RE: My attempt at building the #smartmirror

      @pepemujica
      Negative; I actually got too excited building it.
      I should have documented it.

      What I can do is show you the internals after.
      I used a lot of wood glue and it seems to hold it really well.

      posted in Show your Mirror
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      FreddyH
    • RE: My attempt at building the #smartmirror

      @pepemujica
      Let me know if you can see it now

      posted in Show your Mirror
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      FreddyH
    • RE: My attempt at building the #smartmirror

      @Mykle1 Thanks man I really appreciate the comment :)

      posted in Show your Mirror
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      FreddyH
    • RE: My attempt at building the #smartmirror

      @Mykle1 , That’s correct.
      The product Ive used is called
      Gila - Mirrored Privacy Window Film
      Found at a local Canadian hardware store.

      It took me three applications to get it to a level where I was satisfied, with a lot of patience, soapy water, and a credit card, pushing the air bubbles out.

      The local Mirror and glass shops were quoting me 300$CAD + for a glass the size I wanted, so decided it was much cheaper to get just plain glass and this privacy film.

      posted in Show your Mirror
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      FreddyH
    • RE: My attempt at building the #smartmirror

      @Mykle1 , @bhepler , let’s try this again

      alt text

      posted in Show your Mirror
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      FreddyH
    • Compliments - anytime feature

      Hi guys

      Anyone else here have trouble with the anytime feature?

      I haven’t been able to figure out how to make the compliments - anytime feature work.

      It will read off the temperature, but won’t load the anytime section…

      posted in Troubleshooting
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      FreddyH
    • My attempt at building the #smartmirror

      Hi guys

      Just wanted to share what I’ve been able to accomplish with the various modules.

      I have to say that I’m pretty happy with the end product.

      Making it work was fairly easy; building the frame for it was a much more involved process, but all worthwhile in the end.

      Here are the modules I’ve downloaded and currently use.

      • PIR Sensor by Paviro
      • Bitcoin feed
      • Trello card (bottom right)
      • Twitter topics trending for the area
      • Google time to work (not displayed at the moment - only turns on during certain times)
      • Gmail calendar events
      • Weather info

      I used an old VGA screen with the active HDMI converter, and it works great with the PIR sensor as it shuts off if there is no feed.

      I bought a piece of glass on a local classified for 25$ CAD, and some reflective film (this was actually more difficult than I originally anticipated - I took three tries and still am not 100% satisfied)

      Feel free to comment!

      alt text

      posted in Show your Mirror
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      FreddyH
    • RE: Where to buy good two way mirrors ?

      Anyone here in Canada?
      I’m looking for a place that’s not too expensive, preferably in Montreal.

      thanks!

      posted in Hardware
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      FreddyH