DIY Smart Mirror (that doesn't steam up!)

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  • Опубліковано 28 жов 2019
  • In this video I'll be showing you how to make a smart mirror that you can watch UA-cam videos in, AND it will never steam up! Also, visit harrys.com/diyperks to get your shaving starter set for just $3!
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    Parts links:
    Disclosure: These are affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase from the various merchants they link to, DIY Perks may earn a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to the eBay Partner Network and Amazon Associates.
    Mini Speakers: ebay.us/7b40u7
    Mini Amplifier: ebay.us/2rBGDE (use only if powering more than 5 speakers for each channel)
    Slim USB-C power bank: amzn.to/2lNDS0F
    USB-C Power Board: ebay.us/H0OwRO
    Recommended Screen + Display Adapter:
    eBay US: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532...
    eBay UK: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-534...
    More info about using laptop screens: • Build a DIY screen out...
    Speaker wiring note: All speakers have a resistance, called Ohm. If a speaker has 8ohms, and you wire 6 of them up in series, the resistance will be 48ohms (6 x 8 = 48), which is too much for an amplifier. Wiring them in parallel results in 1.4Ohms (8 / 6 = 1.333) which is too little for the amplifier. So, what I did was divide the 6 speakers into 3 sets of 2, and wire each set of 2 together in series for 16ohm. I then connected these 3 16ohm sets in parallel to result in an overall resistance of 5.4Ohms, which should be within a typical expected range for an amplifier (4 to 8 ohms).
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  • @WASDsaturday
    @WASDsaturday 4 роки тому +2798

    i never thought that Theon Greyjoy would be that genius

    • @V_2077
      @V_2077 4 роки тому +148

      Ever since he lost his sausage he's had more time to work on other areas of interest

    • @lucio20006
      @lucio20006 4 роки тому +8

      TheGabeMeister1 jajjajaaa

    • @stephenvanbreda
      @stephenvanbreda 4 роки тому +37

      Yes, thank you! THAT'S who he reminds me of.

    • @ahmadqayyimnafis8881
      @ahmadqayyimnafis8881 3 роки тому +4

      theon 🤣

    • @SanCon92592
      @SanCon92592 3 роки тому +20

      Damn you! I cannot unsee it now!

  • @artemis5168
    @artemis5168 4 роки тому +5870

    It's like his voice is a weird combination of Bob Ross and a guy offering me a side quest in Skyrim....

    • @Carritube
      @Carritube 4 роки тому +25

      lmaoo truuu

    • @Jurisbildo
      @Jurisbildo 4 роки тому +49

      I listen to his voice and imagine me buying a new iPhone

    • @ArcaneVortex
      @ArcaneVortex 4 роки тому +39

      Let me guess… someone stole your sweetroll?

    • @artemis5168
      @artemis5168 4 роки тому +30

      @@ArcaneVortex No, but some dick shot me in the knee with an arrow.

    • @ArcaneVortex
      @ArcaneVortex 4 роки тому +21

      @@artemis5168 "Greetings! M'aiq knows many things. What is your interest? You seek knowledge. M'aiq has much. Some of it verified by actual facts!"

  • @minsungsunsunyungi
    @minsungsunsunyungi 4 роки тому +825

    I was so ready to start making one, and as I continued watching I realised I don’t have any of the things mentioned except a hot glue gun😭

    • @dizasteraz1691
      @dizasteraz1691 3 роки тому +32

      Then you should look up five minute crafts instead, they have pretty cool inventions using a glue gun :>

    • @jones616
      @jones616 3 роки тому +9

      I think I have some wood glue somewhere...and maybe paint. No brushes tho....oh well, fk it

    • @cosmo57
      @cosmo57 3 роки тому +4

      @pyv pvy LoL

    • @kingali1693
      @kingali1693 3 роки тому

      @pyv pvy relax u school threat

    • @NaschAzure
      @NaschAzure 3 роки тому

      @pyv pvy chill.

  • @verebellus
    @verebellus 3 роки тому +21

    "have you ever had a very specific situation and question? neither have I but here's the answer"
    this is the correct energy UA-cam needs

    • @Bedevere
      @Bedevere 2 роки тому

      Thanks for this comment. I was trying to explain this channel to my wife.

  • @Fjose.Iniguez
    @Fjose.Iniguez 4 роки тому +5842

    Did anyone else come in to this video thinking "Ima build myself a smart mirror" then 5 minutes in "Are you f***ing kidding me!"

    • @daddydeepdink907
      @daddydeepdink907 4 роки тому +303

      This is me every DIY video I have ever watched lol

    • @nightstringers
      @nightstringers 4 роки тому +94

      That would be me but it didn't take 5 minutes .

    • @martinp485
      @martinp485 4 роки тому +12

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @luke9822
      @luke9822 4 роки тому +93

      @Maz Terbate "if you're bored and like working with your hands," said the guy with your username. Giggity.

    • @mohbra
      @mohbra 4 роки тому +2

      You’ve summarised it all 🤣😂🤣😂👏🏽

  • @ShaneSuen
    @ShaneSuen 4 роки тому +3248

    ‘First we need to build a frame”
    I was following up to this point...

    • @joshlewis5065
      @joshlewis5065 4 роки тому +31

      How the fuck else do you think it was going to be made?

    • @literallynobody.989
      @literallynobody.989 4 роки тому +126

      @@joshlewis5065 You do realize... This is a joke?

    • @levis8299
      @levis8299 4 роки тому +51

      Josh Lewis r/woooosh

    • @sera-ch
      @sera-ch 4 роки тому +41

      How? He lost me at "If you're anything like me".

    • @MostafaElSakari
      @MostafaElSakari 4 роки тому +2

      Levi S cringe

  • @briantw
    @briantw 3 роки тому +866

    "I got this screen from an old laptop." Proceeds to take off brand-new protective film from the screen.

    • @MarioChamuty
      @MarioChamuty 3 роки тому +138

      he didnt say the old laptop was used one. I too have few unused pieces of technology stored that are couple of years old due to them being already obsolete.

    • @christopherjc54
      @christopherjc54 3 роки тому +58

      Maybe he stockpiles old screens and covers them with film to protect them until use or maybe he bought an old screen off ebay and that's how it came

    • @shaunk6822
      @shaunk6822 3 роки тому +22

      There's another video of his where he talks about how to disassemble a laptop yourself. Otherwise you can buy these old screens on ebay, which is probably what he did here

    • @horatioswrld
      @horatioswrld 3 роки тому +1

      Yea cause a newer model laptops replacement parts would be more expensive

    • @Jab-mi3hd
      @Jab-mi3hd 5 днів тому +1

      He never took it Off until now

  • @misterdumbass5306
    @misterdumbass5306 3 роки тому +17

    "Well, it's something I expect is quite unlikely, but I'll help you anyway"
    This. This is the hero we didn't know we wanted, but the hero we needed.

    • @sean6992
      @sean6992 3 роки тому

      You like your mustangs and v8s

    • @misterdumbass5306
      @misterdumbass5306 3 роки тому

      @@sean6992 eeeh i like v10s more cause they sound sexy

  • @RedZeno
    @RedZeno 4 роки тому +2040

    10:15 Again, as this will be in the back, you don't need to give it much attention when painting it...
    *Makes it flawless*

    • @drkevin270
      @drkevin270 3 роки тому +6

      Hahahahaha!!

    • @rm709
      @rm709 3 роки тому +16

      Its far from flawless... there are still gaps around the seal and the side paint is chipped away in many shots...

    • @talhatariqyuluqatdis
      @talhatariqyuluqatdis 3 роки тому +5

      EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING! theres only like 1 small bit on the bottom right that i noticed, but thats it

    • @628sonu
      @628sonu Рік тому

      reminds of me steve jobs by walter isaacson

    • @RedZeno
      @RedZeno Рік тому +2

      @@628sonu thanks for reminding me of this video 2 years later 💀

  • @gunjchowwiwat8357
    @gunjchowwiwat8357 4 роки тому +4860

    Since i found this channel my translation of "DIY" is I can't do it.

    • @mhuff29
      @mhuff29 4 роки тому +173

      I'd get as far as buying the mdf, then it would sit on my bench for a year or two.

    • @fleshTH
      @fleshTH 4 роки тому +68

      @@mhuff29 Oh wow... You actually bought MDF?!

    • @mhuff29
      @mhuff29 4 роки тому +54

      @@fleshTH you're right that would mean i went to the lumber yard...probably just sit here and click on the next DIY that I will never do ; )

    • @KalRandom
      @KalRandom 4 роки тому +7

      Get plywood at least mdf is shit board.

    • @lmotaku
      @lmotaku 4 роки тому +9

      Agreed. I still haven't finished my living room. I tore down old wallpaper and the old trim. In about 3 months I had the new paint finished, but it took me another 4 months to put up the new trim I had bought. I still need to get a piece for over the door way. It'll have been a year and only have one wall completed. Haha.

  • @linhphan4692
    @linhphan4692 4 роки тому +84

    I’m learning that making videos is A LOT of work. If I want these awesome people to continue, I have to start supporting through what drives your revenue: ads. And you deserve it. Thank you for the work you put into making a clean, informative, and interesting video.

    • @moistmarauder2721
      @moistmarauder2721 Рік тому +10

      ads are a poor way to make revenue, most studies show advertising is largely ignored nowadays due to media multitasking. If you really want to support this dude's stunning content, i recommend signing up for his patreon.

    • @Sora-zb8kv
      @Sora-zb8kv Рік тому +2

      @@moistmarauder2721 also direct support is infinitely better than having yt in the middle getting most of the revenue

  • @JCtheMusicMan_
    @JCtheMusicMan_ 4 роки тому +2

    You are truly amazing. Your super power is the ability to make your ideas happen. You take DIY to a whole new level and I love it!

  • @justicefisher171
    @justicefisher171 4 роки тому +1962

    Damn, I forgot to charge my mirror

    • @ViciousPikachu
      @ViciousPikachu 4 роки тому +7

      Better charge your power bank connected in the mirror instead

    • @IStMl
      @IStMl 4 роки тому +5

      Gamer Buddy oof

    • @ChocolateMilkMonster
      @ChocolateMilkMonster 4 роки тому +49

      Damn, I forgot to fill my mirror with warm water.

    • @samoanSAIYAN
      @samoanSAIYAN 4 роки тому +1

      Damn I forgot mirrors were just for reflection. The Wicked Witch is losing out on royalties. Just shows Sleeping Beauty had no chance against her.
      Rewrite the Sleeping Beauty storyline!

    • @VTeslaV
      @VTeslaV 4 роки тому +16

      Damn, my mirror is leaking again..

  • @zyzzbrah7022
    @zyzzbrah7022 4 роки тому +1125

    there are hydrophobic coating sprays u can use on mirrors and car glass to prevent condensation, maybe an easier alternative to filling the mirror with hot water

    • @AhmedSalam
      @AhmedSalam 4 роки тому +40

      Hydrophobic materials usually tend to drip water lines since they are not prone to build ups.

    • @alanmalcheski8882
      @alanmalcheski8882 4 роки тому +114

      you mean RainX? Sure that works, but this will make you feel like you live in the future. The stinky, leaky, calcified future.

    • @Pepe-qo1yz
      @Pepe-qo1yz 4 роки тому +41

      Just use shavecream as coat... cheap and not unusual in a Bathroom

    • @RalphEvangelista
      @RalphEvangelista 4 роки тому +7

      yea cheaper but not NEARLY as cool

    • @alanmalcheski8882
      @alanmalcheski8882 4 роки тому +7

      Zero Cool no, he means RainX. A spray would not work. If you'd ever applied rain x to a windshield, you'd know that you can't just spray it on. I'm not searching hydrophobic blah blah for expensive crap, just put RainX on the mirror and rub it in so it WORKS properly, and wipe up the excess. Problem solved.
      Or would you like to endorse Your favorite spray? Anybody can say hydro whatsit but you're not DIYing anything by finding some exotic, expensive hydrophobia spray. pffffft

  • @chango_wero
    @chango_wero 4 роки тому +3

    This guy looks so damn nice and his voice so soothing, I just cannot stop myself from watching a lot of his videos in a row. What a nice fella.

  • @rahulchautala9598
    @rahulchautala9598 3 роки тому

    I get a feeling who actually can do this themselves. But the conviction of this guy is exceptional. Each step is explained with a 100% confidence then everyone watching is actually following the steps in real-time.

  • @Deses
    @Deses 4 роки тому +1829

    You will need to coat those exposed PCBs with some conformal costing or corrosion will develop rather soon.

    • @lostplshelp
      @lostplshelp 4 роки тому +183

      This, a thousand times this. It's a bit expensive, but you can get it on Amazon or from pretty much any electronics supplier. Clear nail polish also works well and is a bit cheaper.

    • @MattTester
      @MattTester 4 роки тому +53

      Absolutely and it's certainly worth the money, the ECU in my car failed due to moisture so I coated the replacement before fitting it.

    • @fouzaialaa7962
      @fouzaialaa7962 4 роки тому +38

      nail polish works too

    • @antiisocial
      @antiisocial 4 роки тому +1

      Yes

    • @TheHerstad7
      @TheHerstad7 4 роки тому +40

      also mdf will swell up

  • @DiarrheaChain
    @DiarrheaChain 4 роки тому +2411

    One minute in: Well, this doesn't look so difficult, expensive and time consuming.
    Eight minutes in: Nevermind...

    • @cathyblack5683
      @cathyblack5683 4 роки тому +8

      Right!!?

    • @SP-qf6mn
      @SP-qf6mn 4 роки тому +12

      It’s not that difficult he just made 2 in 1, while also adding in stuff so it won’t fog up in the bathroom. If you watch other ones it doable

    • @abdou6003
      @abdou6003 4 роки тому +3

      this is a form of insecure white guy syndrome or when white guys over complicate things . www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Insecure%20White%20Guy%20Syndrome

    • @xinshi3090
      @xinshi3090 4 роки тому +3

      Every video...

    • @prodnashb1144
      @prodnashb1144 4 роки тому +21

      @@hiiambarney4489 that's rude and pretty racist. It's not funny

  • @A1iiiiii
    @A1iiiiii 3 роки тому +40

    3:56 "as you can probably tell, I only have an acrylic version"
    me: oh yeah, I was just going to mention this 🧐

    • @dmeditz8100
      @dmeditz8100 3 роки тому

      unpopular opinion: polycarbonate gonna rule future.it just need heat resistance and scratch protection.

  • @astarte66
    @astarte66 3 роки тому

    This is awesome and super easy to follow. It’s going to be the perfect gift for someone’s birthday, Christmas, Mother’s/Father’s Day.

  • @domramsey
    @domramsey 4 роки тому +483

    Nice looking mirror, although I'm not entirely convinced by the idea of having to attach it to a tap and wait a few minutes for it to fill. Plus I would think it would be prone to leaking with time due to limescale build up.

    • @ouroboros_on_the_orange
      @ouroboros_on_the_orange 4 роки тому +49

      small heater with low heat and a spread fan would do a better job than hot water imo

    • @mochixplants
      @mochixplants 4 роки тому +3

      maybe try one of those slim aquarium heaters i had one before its like a black mat, not sure if it would be good enough for the amount of water in the mirror tho and would require being left on.

    • @ouroboros_on_the_orange
      @ouroboros_on_the_orange 4 роки тому +14

      @@mochixplants you don't need water if you had a heater. Mirror gets fogy because the heat difference. Steam is hot, and mirror cold. When steam comes in touch with the mirror it cools and fogs it up...if you had a small heater to warm up the mirror you wouldn't need any water to start with. Point given is that alternatively you could use a hairdryer on the mirror after you shower. It will dissipate the mist of the mirror so you can use it.

    • @mochixplants
      @mochixplants 4 роки тому +1

      @@ouroboros_on_the_orange seems like a bit of a difficult build to find any air heaters remotely small, all the heaters i've ever seen wouldn't fit inside the mirror not to mention the noise of the fan would be annoying.

    • @ouroboros_on_the_orange
      @ouroboros_on_the_orange 4 роки тому +8

      @@mochixplants You could make it with a cooper wire and an energy transformer similar to one being used for LED lights...and you could get few small lower rpm fans that make low noise...It is more complicated than his solution but I belive it is better in the long run. I mean, I still love his idea and the fact he is making these videos it makes me get some additional ideas of my own or how to adapt some of his ideas on something I'm working on :)

  • @Johannesai1
    @Johannesai1 4 роки тому +799

    "I used a 3D printer to make the brackets for the speakers," this man is a genius, an artist, a computer engineer and a carpenter at the same time. "Let Him Build"

    • @Johannesai1
      @Johannesai1 4 роки тому +16

      Regards from Costa Rica; wonder if there's someone as equally as creative as this man, but with trains? 🤔 Costa Rica needs lots of trains as public transport is so chaotic

    • @vikt0rv3ktor82
      @vikt0rv3ktor82 2 роки тому +9

      IRL Bob the builder

    • @ladyqd1188
      @ladyqd1188 4 місяці тому

      True!!!

  • @makalameen3443
    @makalameen3443 3 роки тому +22

    I admire this man’s content every thing is neatly made just like his end products thanks for your great content sir,

  • @ca6360
    @ca6360 3 роки тому +3

    Love it.... at the Grand Floridian they have smart mirrors in the DVC rooms. Ever since then I have wanted to make one. I have been holding on to my original surface with the idea of using this or have another screen that is not touch screen that is much larger but extremely thin led. Was thinking tv/ framed mirror in the bedroom.
    Great inspiration

  • @wolf1066
    @wolf1066 4 роки тому +355

    "You're so *vain* - you've been in the bathroom staring at the mirror for hours!"
    "Actually, I've been binge watching _DIY Perks_ on my homemade Smart Mirror!"

    • @pullie420
      @pullie420 4 роки тому +2

      Yes mom what i have a monitor in my mirror what you have a problem?

    • @anastasiapuppy8910
      @anastasiapuppy8910 3 роки тому

      Like people will be watching tv mirrors for hours or more.

    • @wolf1066
      @wolf1066 3 роки тому

      @@anastasiapuppy8910 I'm guessing you won't fall for the bullshit excuse, then. :)

  • @moisesiurk8898
    @moisesiurk8898 4 роки тому +287

    He said in 6:47 "Electricity in a bathroom?" I can just imagine how he'd react to our brazilian eletric showers hahaha.

    • @lucasmorandi8535
      @lucasmorandi8535 4 роки тому +4

      Hahahahasuh im brazilian too and i was about to comment this

    • @persona83
      @persona83 4 роки тому +9

      Chuveiro elétrico é só para os fortes.

    • @blzt3206
      @blzt3206 4 роки тому +2

      @@jappleng8283 your comment is so irrelevant to Brazil tho?

    • @pedrohenriquestaub7822
      @pedrohenriquestaub7822 4 роки тому +10

      os maluco iam pirar com aqueles chuveiro com fio exposto hahhahhaha

    • @DarthGTB
      @DarthGTB 4 роки тому +4

      @@jappleng8283 they are referring to this thing: ua-cam.com/video/FoqcJYdgW54/v-deo.html
      His videos are great BTW. Worth checking his channel.

  • @TheGreenfield7
    @TheGreenfield7 4 роки тому +39

    I like the de-misting effect, but wouldn't it be easier just to use a de-fog/steam chemical to coat the glass? Not sure if this would affect video quality of the smart mirror but I doubt it.

  • @jakobgarde6769
    @jakobgarde6769 2 роки тому +1

    I always love watching your videos. You’re really good at structuring them 🙏

  • @juanfrapazm
    @juanfrapazm 4 роки тому +333

    I feel like this is the new Art Attack 😂

    • @lesthermiranda1794
      @lesthermiranda1794 4 роки тому +2

      Likewise

    • @DrAdityaReddy
      @DrAdityaReddy 3 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂

    • @tinaloye2014
      @tinaloye2014 3 роки тому +1

      Awww I miss that 😭

    • @-MesDC-
      @-MesDC- 3 роки тому +1

      he is reminiscent of the original host! I'm glad I wasn't the only one that got that vibe!

    • @Elberto71
      @Elberto71 3 роки тому

      Banksy 🤔

  • @sergarlantyrell7847
    @sergarlantyrell7847 4 роки тому +103

    The water tank is a good idea, though having it sealed (and using distilled water) with a small heating element at the bottom and relying on convection flow to heat the whole thing.
    Also cover all the electronics in non-conductive waterproof conformal coating to protect them from corrosion etc.

    • @Blackw0lff
      @Blackw0lff 4 роки тому +8

      RainX anti fog for car windows wouldve been a much better choice.

  • @ladyqd1188
    @ladyqd1188 4 місяці тому

    Amazing; how you utilized your gifts is absolutely amazing.

  • @PeterWa666
    @PeterWa666 3 роки тому

    I'm probably going the shorter route of putting a small lcd screen that just shows me the time and weather forecast. I don't have the time or need to watch videos in the bathroom, but kudos for the project and it's totally doable also for the novices out there! Your result might not look like his, but it's yours and the feeling when you can say out loud: "I made that", priceless!

  • @BenderBendingRodriguezOFFICIAL
    @BenderBendingRodriguezOFFICIAL 4 роки тому +137

    dude.. this is the future we always wanted but never bothered making. Imagine your kitchen counter as an entire screen, that would rule.

    • @isaackarjala7916
      @isaackarjala7916 4 роки тому +7

      Kitchen counters take a lot of abuse

    • @In_Spite
      @In_Spite 4 роки тому +17

      Dude, you are a genius!!! Maybe not a kitchen counter, but a kitchen cupboard or something... Sorry, I will take your idea and try to make that shit! Dude, you really are amazing for coming up with that !

    • @Sim-Ona
      @Sim-Ona 4 роки тому +1

      Pretty sure some advanced domotic houses already have that.. I've seen it somewhere

    • @marranin007
      @marranin007 4 роки тому

      that would be dumb as hell

    • @iwanp.7194
      @iwanp.7194 4 роки тому

      @@Sim-Ona think you saw it here ua-cam.com/video/1qo6y6cnWyA/v-deo.html

  • @AmberAmbwee
    @AmberAmbwee 4 роки тому +161

    Me: “I don’t feel like watching a 15 minute video.”
    Also me 15 minutes later: “Interesting.”

  • @RealMikdefish
    @RealMikdefish Рік тому

    I have seen all your videos multiple times I love them, I would love if you did a how to series, and in.this 8 part series for example you teach proper use of all tools, blueprints, terminology, electrical awareness and basic fundamentals of Motherboards , led etc I would love that !!!!!

  • @influentia1patterns
    @influentia1patterns 2 роки тому +38

    Can’t wait until he DIYs a self driving lawnmower and it accidentally wins the Grand Prix

    • @BeastoftheDarkForest
      @BeastoftheDarkForest 2 роки тому

      "accidently"?

    • @MaxC_1
      @MaxC_1 2 роки тому

      Ferrari should definitely hire him. Or Merc, they could use some Lawnmowers

  • @yttrium7646
    @yttrium7646 4 роки тому +2065

    I'm gonna be pissed if this is clickbait.
    Edit: Ok I'm only slightly pissed because I don't have the skill to actually do this.

    • @NilesBlackX
      @NilesBlackX 4 роки тому +149

      Yeah basically none of his stuff is clickbait. But the trade off is that all of it requires actual effort and at least a little skill.

    • @chocchip4172
      @chocchip4172 4 роки тому +27

      Hahaha OP, that's practically everyone when they first watch this mans vids

    • @frankie9373
      @frankie9373 4 роки тому +54

      Just try your best.
      Youd be surprised what youre able to do if you give yourself enough time and keep your motivation up.
      Just do it step by step and take a breather if you get frustrated.

    • @NilesBlackX
      @NilesBlackX 4 роки тому +25

      @@frankie9373 this is 100% the right mentality.

    • @BoardWalkToke
      @BoardWalkToke 4 роки тому +15

      You are more than capable of making this. If anything, you don't need to make a smart mirror for the bathroom so you can skip the gasket steps and even the speakers if you just want the smart mirror to display the weather etc. You don't need to go all out on it unless you want to :)

  • @AkerCW
    @AkerCW 4 роки тому +374

    2:29 I thought he started drilling his wrist wth 😂😂

  • @kashpatel898
    @kashpatel898 3 роки тому

    Some brilliant ideas in this video, he makes it look so easy!
    I wouldn't bother with the water heating, just leave the window open..
    Many thanks for the inspiration!

  • @thomasmarliere2505
    @thomasmarliere2505 3 роки тому

    I love your audacity Matt 👍👍👍

  • @rasheedqe
    @rasheedqe 4 роки тому +596

    6:40 electricity in the bathroom? Meanwhile in america we like "yeah this is a plug so I can bring my TV in the shower with me. And this is my other plug so I can charge my phone and watch videos in the shower. And my shower head is also a speaker".

    • @ronture8279
      @ronture8279 4 роки тому +84

      Watt?!? Wow. Ohm eye! Definitely not revolting from this comment. This amped up my day.

    • @benjaminsimmons6029
      @benjaminsimmons6029 4 роки тому +16

      @@ronture8279 underrated comment.

    • @andreimocian2147
      @andreimocian2147 4 роки тому +28

      If you just use a GFCI outlet...

    • @nickdrozd
      @nickdrozd 4 роки тому +44

      In all countries there are plugs in the bathrooms. After all, you have lights in there, people use them to power up fans, or shave or whatever. Not just the US.
      DIY perks is just implying that if you fk something up, given your diy skills, you wont be shocked with 110 or 220 volts and die on the spot. Worst that can happen is ull burn a board or two.

    • @rasheedqe
      @rasheedqe 4 роки тому +5

      @@faythelyzabeth5647 actually I was making fun of the fact that they are making tablets you can use in the shower so you can watch TV in the shower.

  • @JamesHarris-
    @JamesHarris- 4 роки тому +13

    I happen to be a customer of Harry's and they are a good company. One thing: I don't know if many people who use their product realize when you turn the razor over there is a tiny hidden blade for getting tight places like under your nose and squaring off side burns. Just hold the handle at nearly 90 degrees to make it work properly. A very cool feature!

  • @TerrorTales4271998
    @TerrorTales4271998 3 місяці тому

    I jus came back to this video after years and I’m happy to say you inspired me to create a water proof shower tv ! Love to see you attempt it as well and your own version of said thing

  • @NerdyNairTech
    @NerdyNairTech 2 роки тому

    Definitely going to build this one for sure. Thanks for sharing this!

  • @gabrielrej834
    @gabrielrej834 4 роки тому +27

    I love the combination of beautiful woodworking, well thought-out function of the product and totally ghetto electrics 😀

  • @Momo8
    @Momo8 4 роки тому +782

    “If you don’t have a 3D printer” psssshhhtt. Who doesn’t have a 3D printer😏😅😂😂😂

    • @extensiveraindrop2346
      @extensiveraindrop2346 4 роки тому +20

      Sigh 😞😔

    • @harexe6306
      @harexe6306 4 роки тому +9

      They arent that expensive tho you can get kits for like 150$ from amazon or from Aliexpress

    • @AshrZ
      @AshrZ 4 роки тому +15

      I have one, they aren't that incredible lol

    • @zxfaro5814
      @zxfaro5814 4 роки тому +8

      I don't have a 3D printer because at Malaysia is very expansive like RM 16,872.00

    • @wahyupans8868
      @wahyupans8868 4 роки тому +2

      @@zxfaro5814 apa kamu dari malaysia?

  • @jbsthegamer
    @jbsthegamer 4 роки тому

    I made this myself and it works quite well.

  • @namhoangtran4991
    @namhoangtran4991 3 роки тому

    Your DIY channel is a ticket takes me back to my childhood. It reminds me about THE BIG BANG and FINGERTIPS kids science entertainment tv show back to 20 years ago. Thank you very much

  • @graeme1744
    @graeme1744 4 роки тому +298

    This man is just too intelligent for me.

    • @cyberghostvpngold3024
      @cyberghostvpngold3024 4 роки тому +1

      @TheRageMaker r/thatsameme

    • @yolo3004
      @yolo3004 4 роки тому +1

      I identify

    • @graeme1744
      @graeme1744 4 роки тому

      @@yolo3004 if i tried to make that it would definitely go wrong

  • @alpaykasal2902
    @alpaykasal2902 4 роки тому +4

    As the creator of the original interactive mirror many years ago, i must say, hats off to you. I've seen MANY copies over the years - this one's a winner.

    • @alpaykasal2902
      @alpaykasal2902 4 роки тому +3

      one thing i'd do differently... fiberboard/MDF should be a no-no even when primed and painted. Its use scares me in the bathroom, likely to change shape over time thanks to hot showers.

    • @qinn1996
      @qinn1996 21 день тому +1

      so where's YOUR video on this project?

    • @alpaykasal2902
      @alpaykasal2902 21 день тому

      @@qinn1996 ua-cam.com/video/dAI9mF_cBu0/v-deo.html

    • @Superfandotfan
      @Superfandotfan 18 днів тому

      @@qinn1996 I've had trouble pasting a link here... but search for "alpay interactive mirror" and you'll find my video predating all others. Thanks for asking.

  • @andrewr5357
    @andrewr5357 4 роки тому +36

    Gotta give the host props for some great projects, but I think he needs to rename the channel from DIY to RUFKM?

    • @evankennedy5386
      @evankennedy5386 4 роки тому +1

      Y

    • @allangarry9068
      @allangarry9068 4 роки тому +1

      What does that stands for?

    • @curionion
      @curionion 4 роки тому +2

      Dutch Vanderlinde are you fucking kidding me LOL. These look too hard for most commoners tbh

    • @MaxC_1
      @MaxC_1 2 роки тому

      @@curionion DIY a house is too hard for most people, doesn't mean it's impossible. There's a saying called "git gud" and that's all you can say here

  • @Bleats_Sinodai
    @Bleats_Sinodai 2 роки тому +5

    You: "Electricity in a BATHROOM?!?"
    Me: *laughing in Brazilian electric showers*

    • @dIancaster
      @dIancaster 2 роки тому

      Those things scare me. It's the prime example of "At least I live in America, where I don't have to live with THAT kinda stuff!"

  • @andrewelrose6872
    @andrewelrose6872 4 роки тому +93

    Id love to see a tool recommendation vid or just more vids in general! You are one of my favorite youtube channels so keep it going😊

    • @funkykenan
      @funkykenan 4 роки тому +4

      Yass! Cheap, essential tools ftw

    • @KalRandom
      @KalRandom 4 роки тому

      The tools you need will depend on what you wish to do.
      Lowes sales a basic home kit, pliers, hammer, tape, screwdrivers, and bit set. I bought both my kids one a few years ago and they love them.
      Even the boy that all over his face said wtf am I going to do with this, called a month later and thanked me, he uses it all the time.

    • @thatsaucyperson2203
      @thatsaucyperson2203 4 роки тому

      Or if you're going to do more work that involves moulding of wood like using a router I recommend a router on amazon called the Katsu palm router.
      It's literally a rebrand of the makita palm router, meaning all the internals of it and build quality is the exact same that you can expect from makita and it only costs £35.99

  • @joeygrimwood4559
    @joeygrimwood4559 4 роки тому +7

    you never stop impressing me with your well thought out, amazing designs! keep it up matt you always lift my spirits!

  • @MrSanderMJ
    @MrSanderMJ 3 роки тому

    This guy is genuinely awesome.

  • @christopherwhitney2711
    @christopherwhitney2711 3 роки тому +6

    "... and all you need is power... please see my other video on how to build a nuclear reactor in the basement". Seriously, I love this guy, his projects are the bomb

  • @shreyaskul
    @shreyaskul 4 роки тому +70

    The LCD driver board actually has a onboard 5V regulator. You can bypass it and feed 5V direcly from the powerbank to increase efficiancy.
    Lithium battery (4.2V)->Power bank step up (12V)->Driver board (5V) isnt very efficiant.

    • @abdulazeez.98
      @abdulazeez.98 4 роки тому +7

      I think the laptop screen needs 12 volts.

    • @Paul_WithaP
      @Paul_WithaP 4 роки тому +1

      Do you mean taking 5v directly from the power bank? If so, I have that same power bank and you can't output 12v and 5v from it at the same time. I've tried.

    • @firefly2472
      @firefly2472 4 роки тому +1

      shreyas thats true (well my board does have it, 5 volt 2 amps and it works great.

    • @shreyaskul
      @shreyaskul 4 роки тому +7

      @@Paul_WithaP I meant why bother to get 12V if the LCD driver can work with 5V with modification. You can ditch the USB-PD board entirely.
      And you can use cheaper powerbanks or existing ones which don't support the QC or USB-PD specifications.

    • @shreyaskul
      @shreyaskul 4 роки тому +2

      @@abdulazeez.98 I tore down some LVDS panels and they have step up drivers on TCON board for the backlight LEDs. I think they can work off 5V.
      I remember seeing greatscott's video where he bypasses the buck regulator in his DIY monitor video.
      Many portable monitors for laptops run off of a single USB C port for power and DP signals.

  • @exlibrisas
    @exlibrisas 4 роки тому +40

    He is probably the only person who can come up with the most amazing and most useful gifts for relatives and friends.

  • @wingandhog
    @wingandhog 2 роки тому

    That is so cool! I am thinking about doing this as a fun DIY project

  • @harvinrattan1805
    @harvinrattan1805 3 роки тому +2

    This is so sick. I want one right now!!!

  • @Teh-Penguin
    @Teh-Penguin 4 роки тому +32

    This might be the first thing I actually try instead of just being amazed how smart you are.

  • @nicolasayastuy
    @nicolasayastuy 4 роки тому +10

    Yes, you managed to get it done, now, you see that more than an overall knowledge is necessary, also the tools, 3d printer and all the gear to make it so.
    Francisco Iniguez said it better than me, usually, the person who DO this type of things have all the resources at hand.
    That laptop screen adapter on the other hand is a really nice tip to have at hand when a screen for a project is required, but it lacks of one of the main functions of the smart mirror, that it has to be touchscreen and independent, if there's a lot of preparation to be done to get the thing running before you start shaving, then is easier to get the laptop into the bathroom and play wherever on it, don't get me wrong, theres a lot of good and valuable information and tips on your video (the type of paint, the usb 3.0 adapter, using a bank as a source) and also is really enjoyable to watch, but it may be missing the main point of the practicality of having a smart screen as a mirror on the bathroom

  • @janko-jaru
    @janko-jaru 3 роки тому

    I come to this channel to read the comments section..it's real fun..people are creative.. ofcourse with the contents and with the comments..

  • @oshamabinhoopin2819
    @oshamabinhoopin2819 3 роки тому

    I love these diy’s im keen on making one myself once I finish watching every video this channel has to offer

  • @Felixkeeg
    @Felixkeeg 4 роки тому +495

    "The mirror is always filled up with water" Yeah, that's fine and dandy until you get algae growth and the whole thing begins to reek

    • @lazar2175
      @lazar2175 4 роки тому +100

      You won't be getting algae, since this thing will leak in like a week.

    • @almarma
      @almarma 4 роки тому +31

      @@lazar2175 If you think a week is not enough time for algae to develop it is because you don't have an aquarium ;). Algae will grow, and it even doesn't need it to be full of water, just a very humid environment (exactly what we have here).

    • @lazar2175
      @lazar2175 4 роки тому +86

      @@almarma Oh boy i have a aquarium, but algae have 0% chance of developing here.
      First off, the tap water is mostly sterile due to dubious amounts of chlorine in it. This means very little to no starting ground for algae.
      Second off, the algae needs light, and this doesn't provide any light to the water.
      Also third, my comment was supposed to be a joke and not taken seriously.

    • @Felixkeeg
      @Felixkeeg 4 роки тому +26

      @@lazar2175 Tap water is not chlorinated in Europe

    • @almarma
      @almarma 4 роки тому +6

      @@lazar2175 Maybe with a lot of chlorine you could get less or no algae at all, but not everybody has that amount of it in tap water. Also, if the bathroom has a windows, it could have enough light to grow algae. I can't say it 100% for sure because I haven't tried, but knowing how algae can grow even inside the tube I use to vacuum the gravel once a week (only once a week gets wet), I have a lot of doubts that this part of the project will work in a long term

  • @technoJoe23
    @technoJoe23 4 роки тому +4

    Best idea so far! These videos are a constant inspiration for lots of people.
    Here's a recommendation: include a rough price estimate for what these would cost to build. I know it's pretty difficult to determine, but maybe you could produce a simple chart including the materials for the project with estimated prices, and builders with several of those materials laying around could subtract that price. Just a thought.
    Great video as always.

  • @codyofathens3397
    @codyofathens3397 3 роки тому +52

    Him: Electricity in a bathroom?!
    Me, an american, currently sitting in my bathroom, with a space heater, a 220v socket on the floor for a clothes dryer, and a 110v on the wall charging my phone:
    *Laughs in murican*

    • @Outworlder
      @Outworlder 3 роки тому +5

      And as per the electrical code you are most likely hooking this up to a GFCE outlet. It's not so bad.

    • @codyofathens3397
      @codyofathens3397 3 роки тому +6

      @@Outworlder I'm familiar, I went to school for it, actually. I've never really liked the british logic on bathrooms and electric. That said, I prefer their system as a whole to ours.

    • @codyofathens3397
      @codyofathens3397 3 роки тому +1

      @@Brian-jv8iy I know. :( Americans use 220/240 despite what people sometimes think, but we split ours. The European system makes so much more sense to me. But, that's life for ya, Murica gonna Murica.

  • @takasytuacja5133
    @takasytuacja5133 3 роки тому

    This is amazing. Literally I'm unable to stop watching Your videos man :)

  • @bingesquad1
    @bingesquad1 4 роки тому +117

    2:29 Thought he was drilling into his wrist, for a sec. 😳

  • @SargeonskiHost
    @SargeonskiHost 4 роки тому +3

    i really like how he improvise the mirror into something incredible mirror display with a twist of live audio that attached to it.

  • @jinayjain1965
    @jinayjain1965 3 роки тому +1

    Love your videos dude, that’s a very creative idea! Going to try it myself

  • @kyocdg
    @kyocdg 3 роки тому

    did it myself just by now and it is amazing thx for the tutorial

  • @lfrankow
    @lfrankow 4 роки тому +13

    Really well done video. I'd always wondered how the smart - or just TV embedded - mirrors were put together. Now I know how. Gonna do one for myself sometime for sure. Easy enough to do, but complicated enough to make the project interesting and educational.

  • @kellyaderwa1696
    @kellyaderwa1696 4 роки тому +52

    I was just thinking about the tools you use then you aired my thoughts. Yes, we need a video for that.

  • @Fitnessmakeover
    @Fitnessmakeover Рік тому +3

    Great idea and fantastic tutorial! Well shown and explained! I can’t wait to do this! Thanks!

  • @411mysticque
    @411mysticque 7 місяців тому

    Love watching your stuff!

  • @whirled_peas
    @whirled_peas 4 роки тому +24

    I would recommend using rubber glue/vulcaniser since the super glue will not want to compress, and if it does it will (potentially) break the seal.

    • @ataru4
      @ataru4 4 роки тому +7

      Yes, also superglue isn't waterproof (at least not ordinary superglue) and will deteriorate. Should really use specific glues and sealants for the materials being bonded.

    • @evilutionltd
      @evilutionltd 4 роки тому +6

      That's why the seal was at the top. The water won't reach the seal because of the position of the fill and overflow pipe.

    • @whirled_peas
      @whirled_peas 4 роки тому +2

      @@evilutionltd aha! Had not considered that.

    • @ataru4
      @ataru4 4 роки тому

      @@evilutionltd The filling nozzles were also superglued in place. That might be ok if you only fill the chamber once, but if using tap water you're going to need to empty and refill at some point unless you want a colony of moulds and micro-organisms in there.

    • @evilutionltd
      @evilutionltd 4 роки тому +1

      @@ataru4 no water pressure though so there'd be no creep and meniscus pressure would stop water escaping.
      It would be better to fill to below the fill points, add a bit of bleach to the water to prevent growth and have a small ceramic heater strip in the water.

  • @jasonsinclair6949
    @jasonsinclair6949 4 роки тому +19

    We would love to see a video on the tool requirements! As soon as i get an email and a notification that you posted a video i drop everything to watch it! God has blessed you with this creativity and thank you for sharing that with us Matthew!

  • @ginery492
    @ginery492 Рік тому

    I'm in love with his genius, seriously..

  • @linhdenberg
    @linhdenberg 3 роки тому

    I like that you have used some items or old objects around the house and repurpose them in this project.

  • @jesseknight4799
    @jesseknight4799 4 роки тому +3

    This one is beyond my toolset / skill level, but I did learn a few things. Thanks for making it!

  • @manoshulk
    @manoshulk 4 роки тому +3

    Perfect gadget that I didn't even think I wanted; and now I need it...

  • @tutu27han
    @tutu27han 3 роки тому

    I am using a heating film for my bath mirror preventing fogging, I have to try to do what you did. Nice job anyway, keep going

  • @leomysky
    @leomysky 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video, Matt
    Good one

  • @rozzembi7318
    @rozzembi7318 4 роки тому +3

    Ingenious!!! Just love the idea!

  • @JkGlitch
    @JkGlitch 4 роки тому +3

    Makes you wonder who the 1.5k dislikes are. This man's voice is soothing and the videos are hella informative.

  • @manasse90
    @manasse90 3 роки тому

    This channel become my favorite youtube channel so amazing what you do💚

  • @jfbrizzy6682
    @jfbrizzy6682 3 роки тому

    You will always inspire me

  • @Jack-sy8hs
    @Jack-sy8hs 4 роки тому +3

    I thought I was watching how it’s made this is really soothing

  • @Mario7p
    @Mario7p 4 роки тому +25

    and here I am putting my smartphone at the foot of my mirror like a caveman to watch YT vids

  • @Ddd-gr1qp
    @Ddd-gr1qp 4 роки тому

    That is such a cool result

  • @jorgeramirez-tr2ov
    @jorgeramirez-tr2ov 2 роки тому

    This something I definitely wanna try

  • @Not31337
    @Not31337 4 роки тому +12

    Wow. This is definitely the most elaborate smart mirror I've seen so far. I do think using the Chromecast is brilliant. Most people use a Raspberry Pi. And that paint job! I thought he was holding a metal or plastic frame at first. Now I just have to convince the wife to let me get rid of the medicine cabinet...

    • @rayproductionsbackupchanne3862
      @rayproductionsbackupchanne3862 4 роки тому +2

      Why not both a medicine cabinet and this. With some clever modifications to this setup you could easily integrate a door

    • @jarleskogly8388
      @jarleskogly8388 4 роки тому +1

      @@rayproductionsbackupchanne3862 Right, you could have the medicine cabinet be behind the screen, which makes it a piece of cake, although this mirror isn't slim to begin with, and adding a medicine cabinet would make it even thicker. Defenitely do-able though.

    • @WafflesOinc
      @WafflesOinc 4 роки тому

      @@jarleskogly8388 it would have to be build in the wall

    • @Thretch
      @Thretch 4 роки тому

      The mirror is thick because of all the components behind. Just place them under the cabinet OR inside of the cabinet.

  • @arlonov
    @arlonov 3 роки тому +3

    at 0:37 the mirror reminded me of a UA-cam silver button))

  • @VenomXRaptor
    @VenomXRaptor 3 роки тому

    I'd love this in my kitchen, with a way of receiving and displaying text messages or notifications so the family could text the mirror rosters, plans, shopping lists etc

  • @KaiayaRules
    @KaiayaRules 3 роки тому +1

    His voice is so calming

  • @IftyAmin
    @IftyAmin 4 роки тому +66

    This is stunning. I'd argue, even more so than some of the other awesome things you've built.
    Just a question though, is it okay to leave an exposed PCB and/or components like a chromecast in a room full of steam?

    • @no-lifenoah7861
      @no-lifenoah7861 2 роки тому +1

      I think the boards aren't a high enough voltage to have electricity flow through any condensation on them

    • @MaxIronsThird
      @MaxIronsThird Рік тому +2

      @@no-lifenoah7861 What about rusting the PCB?

    • @no-lifenoah7861
      @no-lifenoah7861 Рік тому

      @@MaxIronsThird I don't think that the rust would effect the conductivity of the PCB, also gold doesn't corrode

    • @peterw1534
      @peterw1534 Рік тому +5

      You could spray it with conformal coating. It's like $20 a can and people use it to waterproof drones all the time. I'm kinda surprised he didn't do that.

    • @manuelurquiza7546
      @manuelurquiza7546 Рік тому

      the fact that i always had 220v outlets plus electornica on while showering, lets me know its even completely safe to use resistors as a demister factor. before you say im ignorant and dangerous, no, condensation will never be enough to make droplets or puddles inside sockets or electronics

  • @buildnothingoutofsomething2513
    @buildnothingoutofsomething2513 4 роки тому +32

    So when I want to use this, I need to fill up my mirror with water before I take a shower? Yeaaah that sounds like something I would do

    • @WhimsyCottage
      @WhimsyCottage 3 роки тому +1

      use shaving cream to clean/defog your mirror instead of the water system.

  • @fullalbums5675
    @fullalbums5675 Рік тому +1

    wow, overcomplicated and extremely inconvenient to use, this is what DIY is all about 👏

  • @gaganbajwa2707
    @gaganbajwa2707 3 роки тому

    Man you can make anything with anything. Superb work dude. I hope you can send me one of these gadget one day 👍