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| PC or Laptop | If you have an existing desktop or laptop that can play this animation smoothly, it will do fine. Otherwise, use a low power device such as an Intel ATOM based PC or Netbook. |
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| LCD Flat Panel Monitor | Try eBay or Craigslist for a used one. $50-$60 for a used 15" LCD is a good deal. | |
| Picture Frame with Oval Matte | Antique shops are good places to find a picture frame. You'll want to make sure it covers the monitor and wall opening if you recess the monitor in the wall. | |
| Dielectric Glass TV Mirror 4mm (2-Way Mirror) | Looks just like a normal mirror when the monitor is off. Hiddentelevison.com sells a 12x12 sample for $20 which will cover a 15" LCD monitor. | |
Magic Mirror Sensor Hub Kit (Includes Magic Mirror Software) - $149 (Unassembled) or $199 (Assembled) |
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| Plastic Project Box (Optional) | A plastic project box to house the circuit, dimensions of 5.3" x 3.3 " x 1.6" | |
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| 1 X-10 Firecracker CM17A | Required for X-10 Control. Sends the X-10 commands to turn off and on your lights over RF. Purchase from eBay (around $6) | |
| 1 X-10 Plug-in RF Base | Required for X-10 Control. Receives the RF X-10 commands from the X-10 Firecracker CM17A. Purchase from SmartHome or eBay | |
| 1 X-10 LM465 Lamp Module or X-10 WS467 Wall Switch | For the X-10 Lighting control feature. Plug your lamp into the LM465 (about $11) or swap out one your existing light switches with the WS467 (about $14) for a cleaner look. Check e-Bay for a cheaper price. | |
| 1 X-10 Appliance Module AM466 | For the X-10 On/Off control feature, turn any device on and off. Purchase from SmartHome or eBay | |
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| The Magic Mirror supports 1 Proximity Sensor, up to 3 touch sensors, and up to 5 on/off switches. Pick and choose which ones you'd like to use for your installation, you can use just one or all. You then tell the Magic Mirror which sensors you are using in the configuration program. | ||
| Maxbotic Proximity Sensor LV-EZ1 (1) | Sonar based distance sensor, detects objects up to 22 feet. | |
| Phidgets Capactivie Touch Sensors P/N 1110 (Up to 3) | Sensors that trigger when touched. The DIY Magic Mirror will support up to 3 Touch Sensors. | |
| Switches - Toggle or Momentary Switches (Up to 5) | Both toggle (ex. standard light switch from Home Depot) or momentary switches (ex. pushbutton SPST switch) are supported. A reed switch works nice for the Picasa slideshow switch.Both normally off and normally on momentary switches are supported. | |
A software registration key and the software source code will be e-mailed to you after your Paypal payment has been received. Shipping within the US is included, International shipping outside of the US not included.
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