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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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    pi3 hot pi2 not

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    The pi3 runs hotter than the pi2 (as the pi4 runs hotter than the pi3), it’ because of higher clocks and there fore more power usage that results in higher temps. The RAM issues I can’t explain however. (My Pi3+ runs at around 45-50C with a heatsink on the cpu.) The Raspberry Pi 3's average SoC temperature unader load was 61C with a peak of 82C. Meanwhile, the Raspberry Pi 2 had an average temperature of 48.9C and a peak of 59.C source : https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=RPi2-vs-RPi3-SoC-Temperature Another reference : https://www.martinrowan.co.uk/2019/07/raspberry-pi-4-power-temperature-at-idle/ [image: image-21.png]
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    How to enable a 70" IR touch overlay to provide touch on a certain lesser size display?

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    @yns117 are you trying to use it with your Pi?
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    Mirror glass (50x50) for sale

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    Hi all, I have one mirror glass to offer which I don’t have a use for anymore. Model: Pilkington Mirropane ChromeSpy 4mm Size: 500 x 500 mm Transmission: 8% Reflection: 48% It cost me 82€, I’d sell it for 60 € + shipping. I live in Germany close to Duisburg so pickup is of course possible as well. Let me know if you’re interested. Thanks!
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    Help with monitor's buttons TIA

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    @thisistheplace Thank you, this is sound advice. I’ll give your suggestions a try after rescuing the bezel from the rubbish bins :) failing that, I’m guessing a cheap Chinese control board is the only option left to try. Thank you again for your time and help :)
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    Need help with design/dimensions?.

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    Frameless mirrors/floating mirrors are hard to do when you have to hide a screen and possibly a pi/other hardware. (And you probably want polished edges for that to) If you are able to build the screen and pi in to the wall itself and then mount the mirror flush on the wall, that would be one way of doing it. But since your glass won’t cover the entire screen (being 1.1 inch to short) the best thing to do is to build a frame with a larger bezel around the mirror+screen. And in that case yes, cutting the glass down would be good (just to get closer to the screens image ratio). With a larger bezel you can hide the overflow and you won’t get a backlight-edge visible on your mirror (since all the visible mirror surface will have the screen behind it). You could probably find a ready made picture frame that is close to your measurements, and then just build a simple wooden box around the components that you can mount the frame to and in the same time get mounting to hang it on a wall. (something like this maybe : https://www.amazon.co.uk/14x10-PICTURE-PHOTO-FRAME-Black/dp/B00BTBGGFC) You don’t need any specialized tools to make a frame (a saw, a hammer, some tiny nails, wood glue and some wood.)
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    Is using windows foe touch mirror possible

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    If you don’t want to use the MagicMirror2 then you can try to use Rainmeter which is a highly customizable visual desktop information program. https://www.rainmeter.net/ [image: vwwc2dv9isiy.jpg]
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    Cheapest reflective film?

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    I would consider skipping the mirror part altogether and only use a screen. Otherwise you will just get a mirror that doesn’t look like a mirror.
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    Monitor - energy saving

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    @blebbens If your running the MM2 witohout any twoway mirror in front of the display maybe you could get away with an e-ink display. But the e-ink is not near bright enough to be viable behind a twoway mirror. There is low energy (energy star rated) screens out there, power is directly related to size (obviously), like there is the 24" LG 24MK600M rated use is 14.1W (eco mode). So you could probably get a smaller screen that uses less.
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    Magic Mirror on Raspberry 4

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    @yraheja77 PI4 1Gig is same as PI3b+ only faster… everything else is an add on. if u can afford more memory, get it my updated (in test) installer will help you get set up, see here for instructions https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/10171/anyone-want-to-try-updated-installer/2 V 2.9 is the latest
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    This topic is deleted!

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    Echo show magic mirror

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    Was planning out a build for my first magic mirror when it occurred to me that an echo show could make a great base to start off with, especially for someone doing their first build with no experience working on a pi. Hell, if these things had a bigger display it would be perfect. https://sarkariresult.onl/ https://pnrstatus.vip/ My question is if anyone has done or tried this before? If so any advice or tips? I found a tear down video on ifixit and it looks like the hardest part is just finding all the screws to get the case open. From there just pull guts out, reinstall in frame, and boom magic Alexa mirror. Sounds simple right?
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    Pi 4 Model B vs Pi 3 Model B+

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    @sdetweil Ah okay just I’ve watched quite a few youtube tutorials and I haven’t seen one use the Pi 4 nor have I seen anyone use it here but haven’t looked very hard. Same price at the 1GB.
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    24 inch monitor?

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    @Oxholm said in 24 inch monitor?: So, it’s 2019 and displays have come a long way and I’ve been looking at a lot of posts lately about monitors used. My hope is to create a MM of my own and I prefer about 24 or so for display (without my wallet being empty afterwards). What do I need to look for? IPS, VA? If you have any specific suggestions for a somewhat budget monitor that will do the job I’d be a happy man :) Damm even I am having a similar kind of issue, I have searched all over the internet and even have posted on number of threads on different forum, no solution seems to work. I am really frustrated, can anyone of you here help me resolve this issue, I am very much tired now.
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    43” tv with 55” IR touch frame

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    @cyberphox said in 43” tv with 55” IR touch frame: TouchService https://fotomasterltd.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006284514-Mirror-Me-Booth-IR-Touch-Service-Calibration I saw this when googling. Will this help?
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    Screen size < mirror size?.

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    @iosman123 you will see the backlight of the monitor, how much all depend on the glass and the lighting in the room it is placed in. But you will see it.
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    What display do you use?

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    I’m seeking the thinnest, lightest weight displays that preferably have little to no indentations. (Many screens have a backside buldge or something that doesn’t let them be perfectly flat rectangles.) I don’t have any L x W specifications yet, just looking for the best screen possible for a smart mirror project before limiting to a specific frame size. HDMI input is a must (because I have no idea how else to show content on a screen from a raspberry pi.)
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    Raspberry Pi cooling

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    Awesome thanks for sharing the link. I was looking at that case. Since this will be going against an outside wall that can get very hot ( I live in a desert) I need this to be cool.
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    How do I get the Google AIY Voice HAT installed so that MMM can use it?

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    @Sean said in How do I get the Google AIY Voice HAT installed so that MMM can use it?: @fribse There could be one problem. Your mic and speaker now have same id card 0, device 0 When my module try to close the mic(plughw:0,0) to output sound, the speaker(plughw:0,0) will be closed together at same time, so error will occur. I heard there is a way to assign different id or alias to devices, but don’t know how to do. Ok, so it doesn’t use the subdevices to distinguish them, I guess it’s google here I come :-)
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    good 21,5 inch monitor for smart mirror

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    Hi everyone, Im looking for a good 21,5 inch monitor for use in a smart mirror ? Anyone a idea ?
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    Can I use a regular Webcam for facial and voice recognition?

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