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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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    Npm start issues

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    both didn’t work
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    Searching for a 24" monitor without messages like 'no signal'

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    @Atteraxol Did you find a monitor? I have the same problem with my 32’’ screen. HDMI logo and “no signal” … bad :-(
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    Mirror Mounting Concerns / Ideas

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    I also used wood glue, so I think the mirror frame should hold fine. Thank you for your suggestions, I agree the french cleat is probably overkill so I’ll probably go with a keyhole or a lag bolt, depending on where I end up putting it. As a complete beginner this has been very helpful!
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    IR touch frame

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    @yawns said in IR touch frame: I picked this up again and checked with “Peau Productions”. This is their positive feedback: Hello Stefan, Yes this diagram looks like an ideal smartmirror setup. Usually the monitor is only using the upper half of the mirror. We can certainly get you a custom frame to match but I will need to know your exact Length x Width dimms and your diagonal dimm. I will also need to know how many touch points you would like supported “2,6, 12, 32, 50+” touch points. Once I have this info I can get you a mechanical drawing and a quote. Any other questions, please let me know. Best regards Hopefully I find some spare time during christmas break to find some measurements. that sounds interesting if it is not super expensive i might get this as well as my monitor will be also just a quarter of the mirror
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    Where to buy good two way mirrors ?

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    @Davepre did you find a good place in London in the end? I’m trying to build some MMs for Christmas and need to get some glass!
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    External microwave motion sensor Goobay 96011 (motion detection behind glass)

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    So wait how do you have the sensor powered and hooked up to the moniter?
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    Where to find appropriate mirror in Bulgaria?

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    Hello, I recently decided to do a magic mirror projects as I had an old monitor laying around. It won’t be a big mirror, about 40cm x 40cm, but I’m having trouble finding an appropriate mirror or glass. I went to two places which work with glass and at both it was the first time they were hearing of a one-way mirror. So I’m kind of stuck to buying something online. I was wondering what would be some good places to look into which would ship to Bulgaria?
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    Wondering....

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    @TGBB No, it won’t work. The reflective coating on the back of your cheap mirror is an all-or-nothing thing. If you scrape it off, you’re basically turning your mirror into a window. Do some searching for a glass manufacturer. I know there are several people on this forum from the UK. Surely they can point you in the right direction. Worst case scenario, you can talk to your local glass shop / glazier and ask them to broker the purchase for you. That way you can depend upon their expertise in the industry to source the mirror for you.
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    This topic is deleted!

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    Pi alternative

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    I have MM running on a NanoPi 3 Fire (octacore 1G) … http://www.friendlyarm.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=206
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    IKEA Ribba 910x610

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    @l0cal said in IKEA Ribba 910x610: i used the 500 x400 mm ribba. the frame outside had 350 mm, inside just about 260mm, 270 mm without passe-partout and glass. Oh - that will be close :-/ Thanks for your Informations.
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    Where to buy cheap two way glass?

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    Check your local glass shops if they order glass from Pilkington (www.pilkington.com) and ask about pricing on Mirropane and Mirroview. Mirroview costs over here around 1100sek/sqm (thats about 130usd/sqm) but do note, that is just material costs, if you want it cut to shape, smoothed edges etc it will cost more.
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    New to this and want to build a smart mirror. Help!

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    Thank you for the quick response, the main problem I seem to be having is finding a two-way mirror that is 36’’ x 36’'.
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    Cutting a two way glass mirror

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    i “adjusted” my mirror glass aswell. I had also had a headache doing it. But it worked out. Do it like a regular glass cut. Scratch it with a glas-cutting- thing and break it immediately, while the cut is “hot” If you are too scared, go to a glas-dealer and ask them to cut it professionally.
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    How to make it as slim as possible?

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    Hey sorry this is a really old post, but I found that using a laptop LCD with a display adapter helped me make my mirror under 1 inch in thickness. The glass I used was 6mm, and the thickest component I have is the raspberry pi, at about half an inch.
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    [CLOSED] Two way community order for Europe - Open until 19 November 2017

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    @pgram said in [CLOSED] Two way community order for Europe - Open until 19 November 2017: Hi, I know I’m a few days too late, but I would like to ask if you still can supply a magic mirror for a 24" monitor. the exact dimensions i’ll send if your answer is positive. thanks, paolo I’m sorry, but participation is no longer possible. the next order will start in the spring ;) Best regards
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    Two way mirror in EU

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    I am also looking for a reliable supplier in EU. If someone knows a website or store, please share.
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    Proximity sensor "switch" behind mirror?

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    Capacitive touch doesn’t work through mirrors. Mostly because the coating that gives you the reflection is almost always metallic.
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    Wood type for mirror frame

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    Yes you can use ANY material that you can make work. I would have preferred steel or alum but I have NO clue how to weld and paying someone would be VERY expensive…sooooooooooo I used the material I work with almost everyday…Wood. It’s inexpensive [depending on what you use] … I used mahogany alot… I have 3 built and they all have that in them…plus pine.
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    Software architecture

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    Hi guys, we are looking for a software architecture of the “package” MagicMirror ^2. We build our own Magic Mirror for a project at University and have to build a chart about the software architecture, hardware architecture and the front and backend. We hope anyone can help us with this, because we are a little bit overstrained with all these codes. Thank you so much! Sara,Jana,Ariane und Annika
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