Acrylic Vs Glass For Smart Mirror Project | Which Should You Use?
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
- It's super daunting to pick the right mirror when you are unfamiliar with the options! Which to choose? Acrylic Vs Glass for your smart mirror project reviewed.
00:00 Introduction
0:40 Four Mirror Types
1:49 Can you use Acrylic?
3:35 Glass Options
4:50 Touch Systems
5:20 Shipping Concerns
Here are some major things to consider:
-What is your mirror size?
-Are you adding touch technology (IR Touch Overlay or Touch Foil)?
-Is it going in a bathroom?
-Are you framing it?
-Is it shipping internationally?
-Is display quality a concern or are you just putting white text on a black background?
-Is it being framed right to the screen?
For a detailed overview on answering these questions, check out the post I made that goes into more detail than the video:
www.twowaymirrors.com/how-to-...
If you're still unsure, order a sample to test out the mirror types before ordering with us!
www.twowaymirrors.com/product...
Order a custom size Glass Two Way Mirror:
www.twowaymirrors.com/glass/
Order a custom size Acrylic Two Way Mirror:
www.twowaymirrors.com/acrylic/
Order a custom size Glass Smart Mirror:
www.twowaymirrors.com/smart-m...
Order a custom size Dielectric Mirror:
www.twowaymirrors.com/tvmirror/
For further information and pricing, see www.twowaymirrors.com/
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Are you sure about the comment "The IR touch frame has to be the same size as the tv and the overlay" ? I spoke to a vendor of IR touch frames and they clearly said it is possible using an IR touch frame being bigger than the actual screen. This is useful for setups where only a part of the mirror actually will be "smart".
After making this video I did find out that you can use a larger IR touch with a smaller TV. However, you would need to calibrate the software to tell it where the screen is behind the mirror. This still would limit your size a bit to a 16:9 or 4:3 ratio. The mirror and overlay would need to be the same size, but the TV can be smaller. Glad you pointed this out!!
I should say... the IR Touch Overlay is an empty frame so it sits on top of the acrylic and it is empty so that is why you still touch the acrylic with it on top.
"cover that shit up" I love it!
Haha, thank you! 😅
Love your enthusiasm and energy! The info was useful as I'm researching my first smart mirror.
Thank you!! Would love to see some pictures of your final project when you finish it :) & don't hesitate to give us a call or email if you have any further questions.
Hey me two
Exactly the information I needed! Thanks!
Thank you! Glad I could help!
First time in your channel. Loved your energy, style and script! Subscribed! Keep em coming!
Welcome aboard! ☺
Awesome explanation 😁
Thank you! In this video I tried to cover all main questions that people ask me via email about smart mirrors. :)
THANKS FOR EXPLAINING learned a lot.
Glad it was helpful! You're welcome!
What I'm more interested in is the windows skin you have used, how do I get that?
I know isn't that sweet!? You can get this effect by getting an intel compute stick and installing Rainmeter: www.rainmeter.net/
Hi! Next time hang some blankets or towels on the walls to cut down on the acoustic echos, they're pretty bad. I think DIYPerks has a video on making some nice panels !
Thanks for the advice! I'll have to check that out.
Cool video! I've been trying to figure out what glass to use for a long time. In the first shot in the video, what kind of glass are you using there? Looks perfect for what I need. Thanks!
Thank you! We are using our glass smart mirror!
The majority of users are setting their displays to turn off when not in use or if there is no motion activated. It would be nice to see what the mirrors looked like without the display on behind it to compare the reflectivity of the mirrors with no light behind.
Agreed! Here's where we go into more detail about the smart mirror products www.twowaymirrors.com/smart-mirror
Hello, Thanks for the explanation, I've been looking for something like that for a long time. I wanted to know if I was using the acrylic. The quality of the display is less than the glass?
Glad you liked the video! The Acrylic is 30% transparent so that is great for a smart mirror project. The Glass Two Way is only 11% see through so you lose much more of the display quality through the mirror.
Two Way Mirrors : Thanks, but I want to use not only for a smart mirror but also for RUclips, so my question is whether when I play in the smart mirror RUclips will see the movie good quality or not.
I saw videos of people who built a smart mirror and see this as good on RUclips, but no one wrote what mirror he used.
Yeah! So if you want really great display quality I would go with the Dielectric Mirror because it's tint free and 70% transparent so you don't lose much quality at all. I added an image that compares the reflection and display quality to my blog post here: www.twowaymirrors.com/how-to-choose-your-smart-mirror/ so you can see the difference of all the mirror types we describe in the video.
1 - 70% Reflective, 11% transparent: glass 2-way
2 - 70% Reflective, 30% transparent: acrylic
3 - 70% Reflective, 30% transparent: glass smart mirror (warmer tone)
4 - 30% Reflective, 70% transparent: dielectric (beamsplitter) mirror
The Smart Mirror glass we have is now much more color neutral. We perfected the mirror coating so it does look slightly more transparent than the Acrylic Two Way with a clearer image. The 3mm Smart Mirror thickness will have the warmer tone though. I am looking forward to updating pictures on the website & making a new video on this!
@@twowaymirrors Hi ! Can you help me in my choice? forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/9366/sun-vs-mirror Thx in advance
Rick K I was looking for 2 way mirror paper and I came across this video. Would this work for doing an infinity mirror ?
Hi. What is my best option to display videos, and notifications for a big smart mirror. I was thinking of acrylic but I need one that will look exactly like a normal mirror. Thanks!
The Glass Smart Mirror is ideal if you want the mirror to match a standard mirror.
Could you mitigate some of the issues associated with acrylic if you put a protective screen or film overtop?
Great question! The film does not apply to the acrylic like it does on glass, and could ruin the mirror coating as well.
I really like your mirror setup
How can I get the exact setup and skin for mine? and if possible can u make a tutorial about the rainmetter software Thanks
Thanks! Here's the link for rainmeter as a dashboard for smart mirrors www.rainmeter.net/
I have the 11% transparent 2 way mirror I got 2ft x 1ft size for only 2usd equivalent here. But I am not satisfied with how less light it passes through. It also has a blue hue. But unfortunately other options like acrylic are insanely priced at 60usd+ for same size. Confused on what to choose.
My apologies, that's a fairly large size--the higher transparency glass and acrylic does cost a lot more (you would not believe how much we have to pay, and there's a lot of waste materials we have to discard)
Thanks!!!
You're welcome! :) Let me know if you have any questions.
Hi!
Can you tell me what kind of mirror should I use with touch foil as metal coatings are blocking signal?
Our smart mirror glass works with the touch foil. The acrylic version probably wouldn't work.
@@twowaymirrors that is cool! What kind of coating do you use for your smart mirror?
@@dnhmfnsk13 The Glass Smart Mirror has a semi-transparent mirror coating (70% reflective, 30% transparent). It does have metal in the mirror coating. The best way to find a good touch foil is to search online and then contact the manufacturer to ask for their advice and get a confirmation on whether or not it will work. So far, www.displax.com has a Skin Fit product that they have suggested to work with our mirrors.
@@twowaymirrors thank you! Your customer service is great!
Hi. Really helpful video, but I have a couple of questions...
You say to steer clear of acrylic for touch applications, but if you're using a touch overlay then wouldn't this sit on top of the acrylic meaning nobody could touch / scratch it? Did you mean to stay away from acrylic if using touch foil, or can acrylic still somehow be scratched / damaged if using with a touch overlay? Would the touch overlay have to sit directly on top of the acrylic or can you leave a gap?
Usually, people would use the glass instead of acrylic for a touch application because the acrylic gets "bendy" in large sizes.
@@twowaymirrors That doesn't answer my question, but thanks for responding anyway.
as a barber i need reflection and good for somewhat misty environment. I wanna use the mirror as a touch screen and camera for the clients with lights surrounding the frame. would lighting take away from the reflection?
Nope! The lighting will actually add to the reflection!
can you mount the glass to a frame and put the tv behind it or does the glass need to mount directly to the tv screen
You can put the glass into a frame and put the TV behind it, just make sure that the TV is 1/4" or closer to the mirror for the best result.
I'd hit that glass. LOL. Im making a mirror booth and was thinking tinting the glass myself might be a better option. Where can I buy the tint film. Thanks fun videos.
Here's the link to the film! www.twowaymirrors.com/two-way-mirror-film/ For a photo booth, many people are using the Smart Glass for best quality: www.twowaymirrors.com/smart-mirror/
i seen a photo booth mirror with the glass is in front of everything,the question is can i put the touch screen hardwear behind the mirror not in front like a trim
Yes, just use a PCAP film under the smart mirror glass (projected capacitance)
Hi. You stated that acrylic wouldn't be a good option for bathrooms. Does the size of the bathroom matter? As an example, I am working with a bathroom that is 15 x 12 and the shower is enclosed. There are two mirrors 40 x 40 over the sinks, which one is about 7 feet away from the shower and the other is 9 feet away. Do you think with this much space, that the degrading would be the same as a smaller bathroom?
Great question! It would depend on the ventilation - when you take a shower does the mirror fog up on that side of the room? If so, it probably wouldn't last over time.
Great. Another question. Planning on sealing or enclosing the back of the mirror with a plastic shell to encase the raspberry pi and smart mirror. Would this help the degrading at all?
Yeah that would definitely help! If you install it so that the acrylic mirror coating is facing the display, this would be optimal for protecting it against degradation. That way when you go to clean the mirror it would not affect the coating either.
Thanks!
thanks a ton! do you ship to India?
You're welcome! Yes we do, feel free to quote request me via email at krista@twowaymirrors.com
3:25
Yasss! Cover that shit up. :P The polished edge looks so much better for frameless installs!
@@twowaymirrors I love how the whole video seemed very polished then BAM!. Lol. Just very funny.
@@troseberry91585 Haha, thank you! I'm not sure if you have seen our most recent videos but I love to bring in the humor! :D
Does the thinkes of the glass matter for the smart mirror or does it have no effect?
The 1/4" thickness is more color neutral as we have just engineered a slightly different mirror coating so that it matches more closely to a standard mirror. The 1/8" thickness does have more of a warm tone to it.
i have acrylic at the moment, where can we buy the glass? we are in the uk?
Yes, we are glad to ship it to the UK from our factory in Toledo, Ohio
Hello. i wanna make amirror booth with touch foil.
What cind of mirror shoud i use ???
Thanks
The Dielectric Mirror is the latest and greatest for Photo Booths. It has flawless display quality through the mirror and the reflection is very good - close match to a standard mirror.
Need to make a small prototype to show clients. I ordered a replacement computer screen monitor 11.6 in screen to insert in my smart mirror can I get a 12 x12 acrylic piece of glass?
You can order it on our website! Twowaymirrors.com
Which mirror looks best in a bathroom with the lights on? Would a woman be able to do her war paint and see the screen?
The VanityVision is the best mirror for War Paint before battle! It looks just like a regular mirror.
subscribed because of 3:25. Keep that shit up.
Haha! Whops forgot to bleep that part out!
The "cover that shit up" line caught me off guard. lol.
😂❤
3: 26 the plex edge you might wanna cover that shit up...
Im official hitting that bell😂😎👍
Thank you! lol
Where can I get this at Malaysia?
We are able to ship internationally & shipping is free for pieces that can fit in a box! Let me know what size you're interested in via krista@twowaymirrors.com and I can send over a quote for you :)
what do i use for a capacitive monitor screen?
You can use any screen or display you like.
@@twowaymirrors I want to use the touch screen function tho
Do you guys do beveled mirrors
Yes, we can do beveled mirrors.
Do you have any idea what the cost is to have one beveled?@@twowaymirrors
It depends on which product (glass type) and mirror size. For the smart mirror glass, the beveled edge is on option of the price calculator: www.twowaymirrors.com/smart-mirror/
Profesionalism, mind the four letter words. Thanks for the video. Also have a telleprompter behind your camera. Great camera appearence.
Thank you! I'll definitely keep that in mind for future videos.
1 yr old vid?
Yes
Is this guy telling a grown ass woman to “mind the four letter words”?
Yes
Is this fuckin clown fuckin serious?
Unfortunately
Staying authentic is the greatest form of professionalism. People these days are starved for authenticity. This made the brand feel much more personable and created a stronger connection for me as a viewer. She wasn’t being crude or vulgar. Let it go Damon. :)
@@3dChris similarly wearing ones pants with boxers and butt cheeks exposed is fashionable. I disagree. Eh, were all entitled I guess.
@@KJ7JHN that’s kind of a stretch.
If the glass two way mirror is 70% reflective and 11% transparent, what is it for the rest 19%? 🤔
Great question! The glass two way mirror is on a grey glass substrate that absorbs the 19% of the light so it does not pass through the mirror.
Can I use the Dielectric Mirror with Touch?
Yes, works great with both PCAP film and IR multitouch overlays.
@@twowaymirrors Okay thanks, do you ship the 14"x18" Dielectric Mirror to the EU (Germany)
@@robin_fpv Yes, we can easily ship to Germany! You can get pricing and ordering at www.twowaymirrors.com/tvmirror/
@@twowaymirrors Okay, can you Tell me how much the shipping is gonna be?
@@robin_fpv $89.01 USD
One thing she doesn't tell you is acrylic is impossible to clean and scratches and marks up bad - so if you want to replace it often use acrylic.
Great point! If you use acrylic, be sure to clean it with Novus 1 cleaner and Polish Mates (or at least a soft microfiber and isopropyl alcohol)
Where can I get that chess board?
It's a custom piece we made using electromagnetism (copper coil inside the board) and special chess pieces that have a hidden battery inside of them (powered by the magnetic field) and led inside of them
Everything was OK until I saw the prices at the website... lol you went nuts people! 🚑🚑🚑🚑
There is definitely something to be said for ultra convenience, fast lead times and ordering from an awesome company that won't let you down. :)
Two Way Mirrors Yeah. The issue is, at those prices, you could just buy an already made smart mirror. The whole point of going DIY is to save money. I know you guys have margins to meet, etc... but, I think that you should consider the purpose of the purchase in your pricing. Thanks for the video, though. It was very informative.
3:25 "you definitely want to cover that shit up!"
yup!
do you have a supplier in India for a glass smart mirror
Thank you for your interest in our products. We ship worldwide! Let me know if you would like a quote.
You definitely want to cover that shit up HAHAHA
I always do
What's a "meer"?
It's a mirror!
Language @3:23 was pretty surprising. It seemed like a wholesome video and then she snuck it there lol.
🙊☺
she is beautiful than magic mirror.
Thanks so much!
Haha you were all G rated then “cover that sh#t up” good video though very informative
Thanks! I like to keep it PG or at least PG13 for the algorithm
Super hot nerd.....God is good people!!
Haha, thank you!
😏 feel free to slide into my IG DMs atom_fitt 😂😂😂
Hi. HOw are u?
Could u help with a question ?
Yes! What is your question?
Great video but bring it down a few notches... Just talk normal.. were here to watch.
True! It is hard to find a happy medium between being fun to listen to & being normal at the same time. Totally working on it!
@@twowaymirrors be just like u are at the 4:00 mark.
Roger that! :)
@@twowaymirrors Naw stay where your at. This is youtube the rules are different. I can tell your made for youtube. I'm trying to find this Medium myself. It's gotta be hard to make a video about glass while holding attention.
@@segounlocks5029 Thank you!
this chick is definitely an old sk00L nerd........audi5000 - laf
Thanks! Nerd and proud of it!
squirrel girl is that you?
Yes, it's me
@@twowaymirrors any recommendations for Budget ir frame
I've listened to this video three times and I'm still not clear on which mirror I need to use. I'm not sure from hearing you correctly or because it seems like you're not sure what you're talkin about and you have to think too hard to come up with the answer but I'll keep researching it thanks
Thank you for the feedback! It just depends on a ton of factors ... as well as budget. Here is a link to an article I wrote that goes into more detail on the mirror types (along with comparison pictures): www.twowaymirrors.com/diy-smart-mirror/
She's cute and all, but.. I almost feel like it was all forced.
Aw snap! It definitely was more stress than anything on getting it perfect. I'm not used to being in front of the camera but I am learning a lot by doing these videos. Imagine a web designer/tech expert suddenly doing a video with very little public speaking experience. It was intense at first but definitely worth it!
Awesome you gave it a good go, keep going. you will do well once you get the confidence and relax in front of the camera.
Mitch Taylor Thank you! It's definitely coming more naturally now :)
It's an informational video.... jesus.
Idea for drinking game: take a shot every time she mispronounces "mirror"
Sounds risky! That's how we say it in Detroit!
“You gotta cover that shit up” i think i just found my 3rd wife
Thank you!
WHY NOT 100% TRANSPARENT & 100% REFLECTIVE. 🙄🙄🙄
That's the holy grail of smart mirrors!
Ролик, поди, бийский. А вот что тётя рассказывает ... эх .. понимать хотя бы суть ... Лишь отдельные слова успеваешь расшифровать ... Два раз по географии...
Movie, go, Biysk. And here is what the aunt tells ... eh .. to understand at least the essence ... Only time to decipher some words ... Two times by geography?
Что это)))) Просто и впрямь любопытно стало, что же таки в ролике описывается))) Увы, все слова на языке .. нам малоизвестном)))
@@user-qx8ws6xj6h Thanks for the feedback! We'll start working on captioning in languages other than English
Сам старый пляж)))) оказывается, можно ведь было самостоятельно воспользоваться переводчиком)) но .. троили как-то)) не сообразили сразу)) А вы красавцы!!!
She's so spunky
That's how I roll!
How do you get to present this video when you can't pronounce the bloody word MIRROR
Cuz I'm da boss! lol