This DIY project is the smart mirror of the future

Imgur user, ctrlaltdylan, created an awesome DIY smart mirror to display the date, time, current weather, and a random compliment.

Check out the full tutorial in detail HERE

Double sided acrylic mirror a little larger than the display monitor.

The mirror and the monitor behind it

Use a paint scraper to pry at the edges of the monitor and remove the outer case.

Be careful when removing the monitor to keep the control wiring intact.

4 4×2 pieces make up the case around the monitor.

Building the front facing frame.

Diagnostic text showing through the mirror.

Diagnostic text showing through the mirror.

Raspberry Pi plugged in before cable management

“Cable management”

The back to hold everything together

The Raspberry Pi booting sequence.

Almost done…

I guess it’s not always sunny in Philadelphia.