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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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  • ejach2000E

    Where to buy cheap two-way mirror?

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    @ejach2000 - The tradeoff decisions in making a magic mirror are basically as follows: You can get a cheaper mirror surface by going with two-way acrylic. I used TAP Plastics and it worked okay. The two way glass produced better results, but you will have to decide if the difference is worth the extra cost. The other option is to purchase a two way mirror film and attach it to a piece of glass. This way takes patience and practice, but it is a decent way to save money. Don’t try to combine two pieces of glass into one mirror. The seam between the pieces will be very visible and will annoy you. You do not need a specific monitor. There are features that make the process easier for you during construction. Most importantly, IMHO, is that the power and HDMI connectors point down and not directly away from the screen. Secondly is the ability to accept an HDMI connection (lack of HDMI can be overcome with adapters). HTH.
  • yo-lessY

    PIR sensor behind glass?

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    @paulb I really like the way this guy mounted the camera on top of the mirror: https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/6952/my-mirror-so-great
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    Magic mirror issues

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    I dont know if it the correct place to post this but i cannot post anything in the forum. I have a problem with my confirmation email. I haven’t received it. I resend it a couple of times i even changed my email to another one but still havent received anything. My username is mikecy free movie sites for android phones eztv proxy 2 techlinc.in frp bypass unlock tools best radar detector corvette forum
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    Where to buy 2 way mirror in USA

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    @bhepler That is one big mirror! :) I got a real glass one also…I had my local glass shop order it for me… It’s in my bathroom and I love it.
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    Powrering the Raspberry Pi from the tv, possible solution

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    Oh that’s a great idea to use a battery for that! Thanks!
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    Monitor shows half black half white

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    @fulmik Is there an option on the monitor menu to reset factory defaults? Worth a try? Maybe.
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    Microphone and speakers

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    @dcarls91 It’s been a while since I played with this, but if I recall correctly, I had to use a Heroku app as a relay between the Alexa skill and the mirror. Then I had a module on the mirror subscribe to the notifications that the Heroku app was putting out and react accordingly on the display.
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    Monitor size recommendations

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    @j-e-f-f That is true…In my case I need more than the pi could handle.
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    Is there a list of recommended hardware?

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    @citizendevpi if you have tinycam app you can broadcast your wyze to an website and than you can use iframe mmm to show the camera. but it would mean having tinycam running the whole time for it to work.
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    Computer hardware problems forums

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    @martinbaker2727 - Yes, you can. My suggestion would be to follow these steps: Turn off your target PC. Shut down, power off, the works. Unplug the least important device with a SATA connection at the motherboard. Start with the DVD drive, if available. If the only thing available are hard drives, pick one that is used for video backup or game storage. You do not want to unplug the drive that contains the operating system. Plug your hard disk into the freed up slot. Boot the target computer. It should recognize the presence of a new drive and automatically mount it. Transfer your data. Shut down your computer. Power off, the works. Unplug your hard disk and reconnect the device that you removed in step #2.
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    User Friendly magic mirror/mm ui?

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    I’ve searched a lot for kind of (ease of use) configuration to the mirror but almost found nothing, the best what you can have till now! is MMM-RemoteControl where you can show/hide modules and restart/turn off the mirror, other than that some modules provides controlling it over telegram but still rather limited would be very nice to add such option or app to configure the mirror for the very noobs without having code knowledge as am also making my mirror as a gift.
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    Display in VNC??

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    @cjmaverick You can easily use the server just using any browser on any tablet or pc and going to YOURMIRRORIP:8080. But please be aware that you need to include the device to the IP whitelist in the config.
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    Using IR (IRDA) signals to Control TV

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    CEC works on RPI only LG do not support Power Off (Standby) in their CEC implementation. Power On working fine.
  • Sandy2503S

    Move from Raspberry Pi3 to Pi3b+ ??

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    You need a rather new stretch image on the pi3b+, otherwise it will not work. The PI3b+ does not boot with jessie images or older ( i THINK < July 2017) stretch images Im my opinion it’s better to install raspbian and magic mirror and all the modules manually and then copy config.js and custom.css. You could also try to copy the whole modules folder… But please consider that if you just copy over the module folders, you might get problems with npm searching for dependencies that are not there anymore. Therefore I would suggest the longer but safe way…
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    Pimp the monitor by brighter LEDs?

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    Hello together! Since one week I’ reading a lot about Magic Mirror. So, I ordered a sample of 4 spy mirrors with different results. To less reflective and good for a display transmission and vice versa. For my wife, the mirror must be very reflective, this is very important, otherwise I can’t change the mirror in the bathroom. So the background screen must be very bright. Especially in that room! Has somebody succeed the pimp of a screen to change the LEDs to a brighter type? Thanks for answers!
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    Cheapest Magic Mirror

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    Never got it to display anything. Page could not load or something like that. Not on the Pi0 and also not remotely on another PC. After many attemps and long hours of troubleshooting and reading I finally gave up on it. I really would love to get it working though as I’d like to make another cheap mirror for my brother as a present. Still have a two-way-mirror lying around…
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    Commercial Display compatible with Magicmirror?

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    I found out these Commercial Displays (LG/Samsung) have “signage” software support. Since magicmirror can run off a server and the client is basically a web browser I’m wondering if these TV’s can just load the page from Magicmirror. Does anyone know? What I’m basically looking to make a fancy digital photo frame and calendar. I was looking at how to make this super simple and robust. I’m not looking for buttons on my screen or a mirror. The physical appeal of a Standard TV has uneven bezels and logos etc so I was thinking about using a Commerical Display (LG/Samsung) because the look nicer and may not require additional hardware. (chromecast, RPI, etc) Any thoughts on this? If you google “LG Supersign” or “Samsung Magicinfo” you’ll find more on it.
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    I sell 2 x two way mirrors out of remnant stock *with 10 % discount*

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    @Goldjunge_Chriz , is 68x58 still available? Would be very interested, also on shipping options (inside EU -> Latvia). Thank You so much! Austris
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