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Enchanted Mirror - Proof of concept and intro

Robert Peter Oakes

Hi everyone

 

So my proposal for an enchanted objects is a Mirror, but just not an ordinary one...

 

The intention is to produce a marriage of an Infinity Mirror, a 23" ish LCD panel and a series of sensors and internet connected IOT feeds both providing and using the cloud to provide local weather on the mirror as well as possibly reminders, a video feed of people coming to the front door so you can see before you open it and of course the LEDs of the infinity mirror can adjust colours based on the weather, orange for warm, blue for cold, red for blistering hot, and other effects for Rain etc. Time permitting I will also be adding to the scope of the Mirror by having it interact with other household objects, but ill keep that a surprise

 

It will be having sensors inside the house and outside in order to detect the required events and if I am able to figure out a few things, perhaps facial recognition or voice so that you can ask questions of a few topics

 

Now this initial post is regarding a proof of concept to see if the approach im using will work for the infinity mirror before I commit the LCD and other much more expensive items to the tools

 

The Mirror film I have is from Home Depot here in Canada

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/mirrored-privacy-window-film-3-feet-x-15-feet/919621

and is intended for use with Glass, not Plexy or Acrylic so I need to now if it will work. Also an infinity mirror normally has a full back mirror and a two way front mirror, I need to use two 2 way mirrors as the LCD will be behind the mirror and need to shine through when displays are needed

 

Here is how an Infinity Mirror is supposed to work, the observer looking toward the darker side will see a reflection of themselves and the emitted LED light, in this case there will also be the light from the LCD panel

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Mine will be 50% on the back too as I need to have an LCD screen behind it

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I have produced this intro video that also demonstrates a proof of concept for the infinity mirror

 

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Robert Peter Oakes

    Hey!

     

    Believe it or not, I was going to present a very much similar concept as this but wasn't sure a I'd have the time so never enrolled.

     

    I already purchased the reflective film and a picture frame (for the glass pane).

     

    Also I did a quick proof of concept, trying multiple layers of film etc.. One thing that I think would greatly improve the experience is to take control of the back light inverter of the LCD and adjust its brightness automatically based on the ambient light in the room (If theres not a great deal of light in the room where the mirror is, then the normal reflection will be over saturated by the image coming through from the LCD and vice versa etc..)

     

    I'm definately looking forward to seeing how this progresses, one of my visions is to definately look in a mirror and see my reflection with the sun shining on it,rain pouring down or animated lightening forks in the background depending on the weather forecast (maybe you could ask what the weathers going to be like tomorrow or in 4 days time too :-) )

     

    Lucie

  • in reply to dwinhold

    That stuff look awesome, and its mirror will be much better than film based as it will have been put on with spray or something

     

    I am looking for my target monitor then I will know the size I will need, though being a 24" screen + the borders for the infinity mirror one dimention will still be in excess of 3 feet but I will confirm the other this weekend

     

    as the pieces are 4' that would leave pretty useless leftovers for you so it will be interesting to know how much to send the 4' pieces

     

    ill be back with more info by end of weekend

  • in reply to Robert Peter Oakes

    Hi Peter,

     

    Sorry for the delay, attached are pictures of what I have. The size of the pieces are 4' X 4' and 2' X 4', I could cut to any size you would like. If you are interested and have use for your project I can find out how much to send it to you.

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    It's hard getting pictures that give the full effect.

     

    Dale

  • in reply to dwinhold

    Lets see the sizes you have and go from there, this is really good of you, thanks again

     

    I am building one that will be 3 feet by 2 or more feet and a smaller one for the concept and accessory mirror

  • in reply to Robert Peter Oakes

    Hi Peter,

     

    The plexi wouldn't cost you anything, I would see how much for sending, how big of pieces would you require? I will get pictures and a video uploaded for you tomorrow so you can see exactly what it is that I have.

     

    Dale