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MagicMirror

This is simply a collection of links, plugins, and parts used to build my "MagicMirror".

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This is simply a collection of links, plugins, and parts used to build my "MagicMirror".

This consists of an old 27" LCD monitor, a two-way mirror, and (optionally) a wooden frame.

You can check out my implementation below. As can you see, I've elected to not build a wooden frame. That was an aethestic choice, of course.. Nothing to do with my non-existant wood working skills of course.. 😅

My Magic Mirror

Update 2026 - I built a simple wooden case with ventilation holes

#Software

magicmirror github

#Installation

  • Configure RPi
  • Autostart
  • JessieLite Install

#Core

#Finance

#Info

#Voice

#Weather

#Multimedia

#Hardware

  • Monitor
  • Extra I had laying around [24" - 30cm x 53cm] [€0,00]
  • Raspberry Pi 3B+
    • Conrad [€37,99]
    • Powercable [€8,99]
  • Tape
    • Conrad - clear montage double sided tape [€8,99]
  • Mirror
    • brigla-shop.de [40cm x 60cm] [€48,00]
  • Frame (Ideas Below)
    • IKEA Ribba-Weiß [50cm x 70cm] [€14.99]
    • UNIBOX [40cm x 60cm x 5cm] [€41,10]
    • Rahmen für UNIBOX [40cm x 60cm] [€18,40]

#Costs

ComponentPrice
Monitor0.00
Raspberry Pi37.99
Raspberry Pi Power Cable8.99
32gb microSD Card12.99
Tape8.99
Mirror48.00
Total116.96