@johnnyboy There is no break in connection I think, I use this to test the sensor and it says always “Motion detected”. from gpiozero import MotionSensor import time pir = MotionSensor(4) while True: #repeat this forever if pir.motion_detected: # if motion is detected print the message print("Motion detected!") if not pir.motion_detected: # if no motion is detected print the message print("No motion detected!") time.sleep(1)

Hi WLCD! We can continue the discussion in PM Rds, Cyril

@strawberry-3.141 said in Change username or cancel account: @Global-Moderators I can’t change the name. According to Google admins can, but I’m not sure

@cohron you could use an overlay touch frame :)

Do you actually hear the fan? I’m afraid it is disturbing even though it might only be whispering

@luckydog323 http://cvc2.org/best-gaming-monitor/

So you want a UPS for your pi :) https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi/breakout-boards/pi-modules/ups-pico https://www.tindie.com/stores/xorbit/ https://www.pi-supply.com/product/pi-ups-uninterrupted-power-supply-raspberry-pi/

I have bought Rasberry pi from http://www.w11stop.com/manufacturer-raspberrypi and it has USB (and ethernet) which is not working… i am confuse i can’t understand that is my software is too old or there is a SD card issue NOOBS issue… i have stucked in this… please can anyone can help me out from this…!!!

I found this company: https://www.ad-notam.com/inside-ad-notam/technology/mirror#infounit_506 [image: 519PdH.jpg] [image: T0pZ9k.jpg]

@ninja said in Powerbook G4 screen with Magicmirror: I’m wondering if it’s clever to use an old screen and add 33$ +xx $ for AC for something that will perhaps not work. Instead of Buying a real ‘used’ screen … Everyone has their own reasons for using an old LCD monitor. Some people like to reuse them so they don’t add to the trash that is choking the planet. Some people like projects. I like both of these reasons. You can certainly find used screens that don’t require any conversion. The choice is yours. Good luck and have fun. :-)

Seems like a good price. I was a bit worried about it being TN panel (they usually have very poor viewing angles), but the website lists it with 170 / 160‎ viewing angle. I think the colors will still be messed up at larger angles, but since MagicMirror is mostly black and white, it doesn’t matter so much. Overall, I haven’t owned a TN panel in years, so I can’t give a certain answer. EDIT: But then again, I don’t live in the USA, so maybe the prices are a bit lower there. 50 € for a used monitor is a quite okay price over here.

I have a few plexiglass plates from an older project, so I think I’ll try it with foil first. These guys offer several different foils and they show the foil’s reflective abilities. https://raamspiegel.nl/product/spiegelfolie-zilver-budget/

Hmm, weird. I figured that if it’s not transmitting, it’s reflecting. Now that I think about it, there’s also absorbing of the light. I suppose it’s not suitable then, thank you very much for the input! :)

Can I use a regular webcam for facial and voice recognition or do I have to use the raspberry pi modules?

@jsmitty311 done.

I don’t know if you solved this yet, but there is an app for that… it’s called Morning. Panic used to have an amazing app called Status Board but they have discontinued it :( . But if you’re looking for a basic one, use Morning.

Thanks for all the advice and after looking around, I feel that the CEC option is the best one but, unfortunately, is out of my budget. I’ve stumbled across this suggestion which looks like a neat (and cheaper way of getting the same effect. https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/2077/pir-sensor-sleep-lcd-monitor What’s everyone’s thoughts on it? If it wouldn’t work then could you instead connect to the remote control IR input and force standby that way?

WOW I just got a 32" from there for 138.00… Must be charging a bus load of money for shipping? Go here: Store name: NCOOVERLAYFOIL TouchScreen Store On AliExpress these guys are awesome!!

Hello. Im not very good with english, but i will try to explain. Trying to replace LCD panel, from old TV. I was not able to find exactly the same panel. Found similar one. There is one major mismatch, that might be the problem. It is LVDS interface pin configuration. The code is slightly different. Originally TV came with V260B1-L13, but only found V260B1-L12. So, is there a chance it will work? http://www.panelook.com/modelcompare.php?ids=13120%2C2279

@mizzoudavis I leave the bezel intact. Other area not covered by bezel (outside the monitor), you simply add black/dark tape/paper/paint.