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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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    Any tricks for applying the reflective film?

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    I’ve made two serious attempts and both came out with bubbles. [image: iwChnQD.png] I think the problem the first time was a couple specs of stray sawdust. So the second time I brought it inside and was super clean. The second one actually came out worse though. I think the second one came out worse either because I didn’t lay the film on straight enough or because I used a thinner sheet of acrylic that maybe was flexing as I was squeegeeing out the solution. What I have the most trouble with is separating the film from its backing layer and getting it onto the acrylic. I always mess that up one way or another. …maybe there’s a way to create a special jig that will make that easy? My basic process is: Spray the window (with the gila solution) Spray the film Separate the film (while spraying it) Do my best to get the film squarely onto the acrylic Use my fingers to flatten it out a little Squeegee it down a little better (starting from the center until close to the edge) Use a knife to trim the excess film off Get serious with the squeegee. I try to start from the center and move out towards the edges but by this time there are usually bubbles all over the place and the show is over anyhow. How can I get a perfect application of the film? How thick of acrylic do you usually use? Do you do it with the acrylic parallel to the ground or do you hang it on a wall for this purpose? Any advice you have would be outstanding.
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    Has anyone used OLED monitors with their MM? Quite annoyed with the 'light bleeding' of my LCD

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    I’m 99% done with my first MM build and I have to say, the light bleeding on the LCD makes the part of the mirror where the screen is located pretty useless as a mirror. I actually recycled an old laptop’s LCD screen, so it still came out great, but during the building stage, I first positioned the screen on the top and then realized how bad the light bleeding was, so I flipped it upside down and positioned the screen on the bottom instead. OLED monitors would cost more, but I’m guessing they would make a beautiful MM with their higher contrast capability.
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    Search for 3d printed case for raspberry

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    I have used this one https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1523416
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    what monitor screen to buy? LCD, IPS?

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    @thijsmathijs - if any place was going to have it, Alibaba would be it. Presumably one of the many factories supplies panels to the monitor companies.
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    Touch screen over two way mirror

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    Hi there! I have my MagicMirror up and running in portrait mode and works well. I have just added a 42" Infrared Touch Frame Overlay but the touch cursor moves the wrong direction (ie. the touch cursor still set to landscape) How does one calibrate the touch cursor to portrait mode? I slide my finger up the mirror and the cursor moves right ~ lol. Any help appreciated :)
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    What kind of monitor would you recommend?

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    @force_united like Plasma TVs, an OLED screen will technically decrease over time. But this is less of an issue than people realize. With plasma TVs you would need to run the TV for 75 years straight for it to burn out. OLED is similar in this respect. Also, if you use a script to turn off the TV overnight while tou’re Sleeping, or even better use a PIR sensor to wake the TV when you’re near, your OLED display will last your entire lifetime.
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    Glossy or Non-Glossy Display

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    To end this. I tried both, you dont really see any different.
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    MMM-Hotword or voicecontrol - far-field mic

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    Indeed…It will also avoid the USB latence issue which I saw in several threads… There are tons of mic arrays (mainly called ReSpeaker). Some of them are expensive (79USD). I just found that one which already includes connexion board to the Pi, only have 4 mics but is cheaper. Seems to be a good comprise. link text [image: httpsstatics3.seeedstudio.comseeedfile2017-08bazaar549330_2400.jpg] I just need to figure out how to connect it to the Pi without using / covering the full GPIO as I already have 2 others sensors connected on it.
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    Survey: Decreased interest in my mirrors

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    I have built 3 of them… the one I built for my bathroom hasn’t changed in over a year…no need to, it’s perfect :) The BIG 32" touchscreen mirror I tinker with all the time. I do continue building and/or trying to improve my modules and yes some days I’m not even interested but that’s to be expected. You go as far as you need to do then you move on to other things.
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    White Pixel (Snow) with "xset -display :0 dpms force on/off"

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    Hello, with a fresh standard installation of Magic Mirror, dpms off worked very well to turn the display on and off. After setting up the individual modules and configuration I now have the problem that white pixels are distributed across the screen like in the wild snow. It used to work on two different displays and both now have the same problem? Does anyone have an idea where I should start to look with the xset settings I have already played a lot around unfortunately without success. Thx [image: 1549751347666-wp_20190209_21_41_32_pro_klein_ausschnitt.jpg] [image: 1549751454707-wp_20190209_21_41_32_pro_klein.jpg]
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    Small Screen + USB

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    @bert2002 said in Small Screen + USB: I only want to have one power source coming from the magic mirror. Suggestion: Put a mini power strip behind the mirror to power your devices. Only the power strip cord comes from the mirror https://forum.magicmirror.builders/uploads/files/1486399363140-7edit-resized.jpg
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    Using regular mirror glass to make a Magic mirror

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    @lpgjg My two cent opinion: I think it would be extremely difficult to remove the back paint and primer without damaging the silvering (mirror coating). However, I do wish you the best of luck and please keep us updated. Pictures would be great too.
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    I Too made a magic mirror!

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    @daryldixon - The one that gets me is integration with other smart devices. Talk to yourself 20 years ago and tell them “Yeah, I programmed my magic mirror to talk to my toothbrush so it can tell me when I’ve finished. In the meantime, my mirror shows me the weather forecast and I can use it to order a pack of toilet paper after I spit.” We live in an age of wonders.
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    Magic mirror not starting on boot

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    Did you doing this? Auto Start MM
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    4 or 6 mm two way mirror?

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    @jng For a well lit/daylight you want a light transmission of 30-40%. A normal lit room with no direct light from windows I would say 20%
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    Leap Motion

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    Please can you tell me if your leap motion is connected to the raspberry PI 3? if yes can you tell me what leap motion can i buy to works with my raspberry pi 3 for my smart mirror project ? thank you for your help
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    does the monitor have to be right up against the 2way mirror or is a space between good?

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    @steed - yes, you should. I used black construction paper from Michaels.
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    Mirror pi's screen with MiraCast.

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    Hey, I didn’t find anything regarding MiraCast in the forum, but it would be cooul if it would work somehow. As I am using the pi for other things too (MiniDLNA, Homebridge, etc…) it is not located in the frames of the mirror. For this reason I am looking for a wireless solution, instead of connecting the monitor with HDMI. Is it possible to use for example miracast? it can be bought from China just for 10 Euros…
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