- MAGIC MIRROR PROJECT FULL
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- MAGIC MIRROR PROJECT PC
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MAGIC MIRROR PROJECT PC
For remote maintenance, VNC is setup so you can connect remotely from another PC using a ultraVNC. The threshold limits on what defines up and down can be changed in the configuration program. Same concept, one video for good performance, one for no or little change, and one for down. For the stock, a different video plays based on how your stock portfolio performed with the stocks being specified in the config file. For the weather, I call a Yahoo Weather API and then play a different video based on the forecast, one video for good weather, one for ok weather, and another for rain. For mine, I did different things for the weather and stock portfolio. Another nice feature and benefit of using Flash with an Internet connection is you can play different videos based on data received from the Internet.
For the sound, I run the normal soundcard output into a whole house audio distribution system and play through the in-ceiling speakers which is nice so you don't see the PC speakers. I re-purposed some of the controls, the on/off switch and a pot which is used to select the mirror mode on the fly (princess, halloween, or pirate). I found a silent fan at Fry's for $20, you can still hear it but barely. One annoying thing on this model was the excessively loud fan which would ruin the effect. I went with an Intel ATOM motherboard since its low power and very compact (mini-ITX form factor). I went the custom route and re-purposed an old vacuum tube tester case.
MAGIC MIRROR PROJECT SOFTWARE
These are the same video files that come with the software installation so are quite large and will be normally running from your local hard drive so expect some network delay when you click the link. If your PC can play these videos files, then you'll be ok. It can't be too old though as it does need to run the video smoothly. Here's a separate instructable on the playhouse įor the PC, an el cheapo PC or laptop will do (a Netbook works great and is nice and compact). The nice thing about building it from scratch is I was able to run all the wiring for the sensors through the walls as well as the electrical, doorbell, speaker, network, coax, and phone. The playhouse in itself was quite a project.
MAGIC MIRROR PROJECT FULL
Its basically a full blown mini-house with electrical, insulation, drywall, vent, TV, phone, pergo floor, etc. We then poured a concrete slab for it and then roofed and painted it. My Dad built it in Oregon and then dis-assembled it and drove it down to California where we put it back together. The playhouse is 8x8x8, I got the plans for the playhouse here. Of course, I had to do the full on installation which was a playhouse I built for my two girls. Your installation can be as simple as this plug and play installation where you can be up and running in 10 minutes or a full on installation with in-wall sensors. X-10 Firecracker - $5 on eBay X-10 Transceiver Module - $20 X-10 Dimmer Switches (2) - $12 each LEDs - $5 Seeedstudio Grove Button(1) Reed Switches (2) - $5 each See here for all supported sensors Maxbotix Proximity Sensor (better for longer distances) or Sharp IR Long Range Proximity Sensor Seeedstudio Grove Touch Sensors (3) Sensors (Pick and choose the sensors based on your installation)
MAGIC MIRROR PROJECT TV
Parts El Cheapo PC or Laptop (Windows 7 or Windows 10) Arduino Uno R3 or Seeeduino 4.2 Used 15" LCD monitor - $50 Dielectric Glass TV Mirror 4mm (2-Way Mirror) 12x12 Sample (Optional) - $20 Magic Mirror Kit with Software - $139 or $49 for DIY Magic Mirror Software Only Picture Frame with Oval Matte (Optional) Runs as a native application on the PC, Mac, and Linux.Princess, Pirate, Halloween, Insult Characters.Sends X-10 CommandsDoorbell input with IP camera feed.Photobooth Mode (Link to Separate Instructable on Photobooth Mode).Characters include a skull for your next Halloween party, a pirate, a princess character, and a really mean pumpkin who disses you New York cabbie style. Featuring four characters, each character responds to the sensor inputs with its own personality.
The Magic Mirror plays pre-recorded animations based on input from various sensors. The Magic Mirror can read the weather, tell you how your stocks did, can be wired to your doorbell with an IP camera video feed, turns lights & appliances on and off using X-10 control, and even has a Breathalyzer that tells you when you've had too much to drink. More info at this project at The software for this project is open source The Magic Mirror shield / kit makes the wiring easier but you can also do the project with your own Arduino Uno, see Arduino Uno Setup Guide along with this wiring schematic. A kit is now available for this project from
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