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    Hi MagicMirror team, I wanted to share with the community my MagicMirror project featuring a completely custom-built LEGO frame! Hardware Setup: Display: Vertical monitor Computer: Initially Beelink (mini PC), now migrating to Dell OptiPlex D10U System: Ubuntu (Server → Desktop) PIR sensor for automatic screen on/off control via MQTT Implemented Modules: Clock & Calendar (with Italian custom calendar) Weather (Italian weather with hourly and daily forecasts) Compliments (motivational messages) News Feed (Italian news) Automatic screen control via PIR sensor and Node.js Unique Feature: The LEGO frame is completely customizable and modular. It includes: LEGO minifigures on top Colorful decorations on the sides with bricks from various collections Decorative elements (stars, clouds, stickers) Design that perfectly integrates into the home environment Technical Challenges Solved: MQTT integration for PIR control Italian weather modules configuration Optimization for vertical display Power management and automatic screen shutdown The project became not only functional but also a decorative element appreciated by the whole family. The LEGO frame makes the MagicMirror less “techy” and more accessible, especially for children. [image: 1763043465078-lego-frame.jpeg] ![alt text](image url) Thanks for this amazing open source project! Michele!!
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    Raspberry 4 with two 24-inch screens ?

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    @sdetweil i knew i could be wrong!! :D
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    Suggestions for Microphone + Speaker for the Raspberry pi 4?

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    @Baassievalk i use the webcam everyday for my sleep/wake module, and have used it for voice driven modules, Alexa, and Assistant… (I m not using those last modules today)… I have three systems that use the webcam everyday for motion detection
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    MM not filling screen

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    @reallykeene cool!!..
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    This topic is deleted!

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    Using Old Phone Mic on Raspberry Pi

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    Thanks that sounds like a good idea but the reason i wanted to use an old phone was so that i didnt have to buy things, even if its only a dollar or two, so if you have other ideas please let me know
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    MMM-DS18B20 fixed

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    I use the DS18B20 temperature probes a lot so I was really excited to see a module for these. I noticed in the issues that there were a couple of people having problems. I’m happy to say that I found the issues and posted the fix in the issues and this module now works very well. The DS18B20s are great little devices if you want to measure one or more temperatures around the house. I hope this helps others. Glenn.
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    monitor - disassemble or not?

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    @thedoorsfanatic Try to find a guide on youtube on how to disassemble a benq monitor. I just googled for “disassebmle benq monitor” and found a few videos on yt. Maybe your model is amongst them.
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    USB Camera use as wake up sensor

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    @Miked180 see my response in the other topic… i wrote a module for using a webcam to control screen… https://github.com/sdetweil/MMM-SleepWake it uses a linux module to detect camera motion sudo apt-get install motion I didn’t want to write and maintain code to interface to an unlimited list of potential cameras… you can also screen capture on movement, or movie record on movement MMM-SleepWake supports tvservice/dpms and module hiding as ways to blank the screen (none of my TVs support dpms, and most of my MM systems are not PIs (which is only where tvservice works)
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    Using a PIR on a Pi4

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    The xset doesn’t work on the pi 4 while using the PIR sensor to turn the mirror on… Does anyone have a clue what does? Thanks
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    Acrylic Sheet

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    @Peter-Leemon heya, I just got off the phone from Mulfords, he has a 1200 occut here in perth, will sell a 550 x 320 for $10 looks like they have places in each state: https://www.mulfordplastics.com.au/contact-us/ Worth a call…
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    Turn HDMI on/off problem

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    @MilkShake dpms is off because u asked to turn off screensaver.
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    New Magic Mirror with motion detection = ToF?

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    @MilkShake My Plan was to install Awsome Alexa on the Pi, but as the mic didn‘t work I went the ghetto route and plugged my Echo Dot into one of the USB ports. The USB port powers the Dot and that’s it. I can now use Alexa as usual and installed MMM-AlexaControl to control the mirror. Just works. For audio output, e.g. for YouTube, I use the built-in speakers of the monitor panel. They don‘t sound that great (2W output) but it’s ok for me because I don’t need to run the mirror as a full blown audio system.
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    Working on getting a good hardware solution for MMM-AssistantMK2

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    @fribse Hello, I’m using the Sony PS3 eye. As there are 4 microphones inside the webcam, it allows me to speak to the assistant at more than 4 meters in my living room despite the ambient sounds (TV, music …) Regards,
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    Which IR Touch Overlays are Compatible With MagicMirror^2?

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    @mdub I purchased the 32" version of this overlay for my mirror. It does work, but I’m having a hard time calibrating it. The touch points are a bit off. Not but much, but enough to be annoying.
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    Raspberry Pi 4 Released !

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    @Sean The price has been reduced for the 2 GB version https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/
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    how can use 2 screen half to half

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    A couple weeks ago I posted how to get both displays working on pi4. But they are not/cannot be one big screen see here https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/12125/rpi-4-and-two-monitors/54
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    LCD not Displaying

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    Do you have the LVDS cable? A 6bit-1CH LVDS has different pin population that for instance a 8bit-2CH. Vcc and GND are at different locations and a wrong cable could potentially fry your LCD. I am on my phone without my glasses, so I can’t see very well but on the imgur picture it looks like a 8bit-2CH cable while a 1366 resolution seems more like 6bit-1CH (just a guess from my little experience with LCD panels, don’t take it as a fact). Have you tried to hook it back up to the old laptop to see if it’s still working? Also, have you flashed the right firmware for the controller board?
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    32" Panel LVDS and Controller Board

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    Good evening, I’m very new to the Mirror forums, I’ve just embarked on the creation of my Magic Mirror. Coming from some Linux experience i’ve found the software and configuring new modules to be a breeze however i’m struggling with the hardware side. At current i’ve acquired a 32" Panasonic Viera TV the panel is made by IPS Alpha Technologies, (if that’s any help) and basically i want to rip out the Panasonic main board and power supply etc and use a LCD controller board as this will achieve the results i’m after with the screen (Basically the TV can’t be set to power on into HDMI. I’ve stripped it back to find what i believe is a TCON board which connects to the panel and from there what I believe to be an 51 pin LVDS ribbon cable. Providing the details above are accurate, the question’s i’m asking is Has anyone done anything like this? If so will a 51pin LVDS to 30 pin dupont work? I’ve been reading a lot about LVDS pin outs etc, power on the left hand side power on the right. Any information would really help, i know i may not have been completely clear in my questioning so please ask away for any more details.
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    IR Touch Frame Calibration to 180 rotation

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    I’m laying my tv flat on a table and I want the bottom of the tv to face away from me, however all the cables need to be closest to me. I tried the windows touch screen calibration tool and it showed difficulty during the calibration, often returning to the same points repeatedly. Once it finished the calibration, nothing changed. It didn’t flip. Is there different software or method of calibration that would get it to flip?
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    virtual touchscreen?

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    @liquoredonlife I have no plan to purchase or use this. Just curious whether it could be work on SBC. :)
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