In our life, lately, more and more electronics have been built in, which is even integrated into refrigerators.
In this article, the creator of YouTube channel “Creativity Buzz” will tell you how he made a smart mirror in which a small computer with a display is built-in.
Materials
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— 1024 * 600 screen LCD 7 inch TFT
- Power Supply
- Boards, PVA glue
- Wireless mouse
- Double-sided glass
- Silicone sealant
- fiberboard, black cardboard
- Wood screws.
Instruments, used by the author.
- Screwdriver, ruler, pencil
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Manufacturing process.
So, the heart of this mirror will be the next mini computer. Latterpanda, or Raspberry Pi, will do.
You will also need a small 7-inch TFT screen. It is very easy to connect to the board.
Now the author connects the power supply to the board.
Then the receiver from the wireless mouse inserts into the USB connector.
And here is the first launch. Everything is functioning.
The author chose such a double-sided glass as a mirror.
He cuts out blanks for frames using an electric jigsaw.
Now you can glue the first part of the frame.
Thin planks are glued to its reverse side.
After the glue dries, the author sets the glass in place and glues it around the perimeter with silicone sealant.
In order to prevent stray light through the glass, he covers it with a sheet of black cardboard with a hole for the screen.
Now the screen is attached, and connected to the board.
The board is screwed to the outside of the frame with a pair of screws. The author also provided two small holes for pressing buttons.
A small USB power cable is connected to the board.
The back of the box is closed with a fiberboard sheet. The wizard also provided space for the power supply.
That's all, a smart mirror can be turned on. Now on it you can see the news, weather forecast, make a photo album. The frame can be further treated with linseed oil or wax.
The board has built-in Wi-Fi on board to connect to the Internet, and through the bluetooth you can connect an external speaker, headset, or microphone.
Thanks to the author for a simple but very unusual idea for creating such a device!
All good mood, good luck, and interesting ideas!
Author video can be found here.