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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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    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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    cowboysdudeC
    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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    Mykle1M
    @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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    Help with hardware for magic mirror

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    cowboysdudeC
    I will just say get what you can afford and make it work :) I have a 24", 32" and 10" all running :)
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    Optimal Mirror - Light Transmission

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    @mdhenriksen all depends what you are after if the op has a weak back light display and is a bright room and also wants to play movies and so on then 50/50 for anything other than the above 70/30 would be fine and ok for watching videos
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    Stripping down 32inch TV

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    Hey guys, I have finally got the RPi up and running with all the modules I want for my mirror. The next stage is finding and disassembling a 32 inch TV so that I can have a full length mirror. Does anyone have experience with this? I am looking at getting a cheap 2nd hand from Gumtree or similar (I’m in Australia) but wondered if anyone had a guide for stripping a TV? I’m worried as I have 0 electrical knowledge and am a little worried about an electric shock or something… Thanks in advance guys!
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    Increasing Samsung TV 2017/2018 line image brightness EVEN MORE?

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    Cr4z33C
    I am wondering if someone here has already dealt with a Samsung 2017/2018 line LED TV and image settings for MagicMirror? I ask because I am not a novice with TVs, but the default image menu doesn’t look to give me enough options to increase the brightness as I expected… :expressionless_face: Perhaps I’ve got to access any hidden/service menu to do that? :thinking_face: And if yes how EXACTLY ?
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    Magic mirror alexa...!!!

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    richland007R
    @achanaksadma Welcome to the party my friend you have along one ahead of you …read here and everywhere https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/8569/mmm-mirrormirroronthewall-installation-issue/122 from page 1 Good luck
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    Is Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ suitable to run MagicMirror?

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    I havent tried it in a 3 B+ yet
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