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I'm guessing this is based off [1] which uses a normal monitor and a Raspberry Pi.

This one looks much quicker and simpler than [1], but what if you need to do anything to the tablet (updates, new app, etc)? Remove it and re-adhesive?

Personally, I've been working on doing the same with an RPi and Hover so I can wave my hand in front of the mirror to swipe to new screens/info.

[1] https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/magic-mirror/

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That's funny, I've actually been doing the exact same thing, RPi2 and a Hover. I have a few blog posts about it here which I was going to post after the project is finished.[1]

I actually just bought all the wood to build the frame and I'll hopefully be doing next weekend.

[1]http://alaycock.github.io/blog/

That's awesome, I'm going to keep an eye on this.

If I'm not mistaken, I see that I'm not the only one still using a Dell XPS M1330 after so many years :)

I got the M1530 back in 2008. Not my primary machine, but it's definitely reliable.

The other end of the USB cable and tinkering through that is usually enough. But definitely nice to have non-permanent adhesive.

You can find adhesive velcro at craft stores, it would probably be a pretty good option if you need to remove it occasionally.

I used these recently to hang a ~20lb whiteboard -- They're incredibly sturdy:

http://www.command.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/NACommand/Command...

How far have you gotten on your project? The idea of a mirror I could wave at to change the information display on is pretty tempting.

I wonder if you could also rig up a few microphones to enable touch controls.

I remember reading an early Stephenson novel, where a stereo system was described as a blank black slate, with essentially invisible controls. Having something like that behind a mirror would be a fun hack.

edit: Or do this: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10205457

It depends on the thickness of the two way mirror, but you may be able to get touch by removing the protective glass from the android tablet so that the digitizer is in direct contact with the mirror.

Or use something like AirDroid[0] (to interact with the tablet)

[0] https://www.airdroid.com/

Direct link to the build process: http://michaelteeuw.nl/post/80391333672/magic-mirror-part-i-...

These days ADB supports a networked transport in addition to USB. [1] seems to suggest that it's enough for full screensharing/control.

[1]: http://marian.schedenig.name/2014/07/03/remote-control-your-...

> but what if you need to do anything to the tablet (updates, new app, etc)?

Usb mouse and keyboard.

Or a Bluetooth mouse, they're dirt cheap on eBay.

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