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    M
    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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  • Z

    Monitor panel: TN vs IPS vs VA

    monitor panel ips benq dell
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    bheplerB
    @ZombieDE IMHO, no it’s not worth it. Unless you’re planning on using your Pi through the mirror for surfing, video or the like. But if you’re planning on going with the normal black and white theme for the mirror, it’s not worth the extra color fidelity. I’ve found that with a little fiddling of the monitor settings (contrast max, brightness 40%, etc.) you can remove any background bleed from the LED backlight.
  • N

    "mirona" mirror for the magic mirror ?

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    @des As I said in another post… An 140x40 cm (59 €) :)
  • foxF

    Monitor Samsung P2470H at home

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    bheplerB
    @fox It’s possible. If you configure your Pi to turn off the signal to the HDMI port, the monitor should shut off automatically. It should remain off until it detects a signal again, whereupon it will turn itself back on. The MotionDetection module can do this for you with a Raspberry Pi camera. Otherwise, there is a module for using a PIR sensor.
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    Best monitor settings?

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    Any update?My plan was to use the same smart mirror as you. Were you able to fix the problem?What screen did you use?
  • Z

    Magic mirror as thin as possible

    laptop notebook screen thin wandrobe
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    lolobyteL
    exact like hight of raspi
  • N

    Would this glass work?

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    @impuislupus I called a local supplier and got a quote for a 24" x 60" piece yesterday. 250 USD for mirropane, haven’t found someone who will sell mirroview to a non-business.
  • schlachtkreuzer6S

    Touch interface

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    schlachtkreuzer6S
    Maybe someone give this a try: http://www.electronics-eetimes.com/news/tis-inductive-touch-sensing-module-mouser?news_id=90018
  • R

    Most high quality mirror possible?

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    brobergB
    30inch OLED screen http://www.tweaktown.com/news/52937/dell-surprises-new-30-inch-4k-120hz-oled-display/index.html Touchfoil Www.displax.com Glass https://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/products/product-categories/special-applications/pilkington-mirroview/
  • K

    What size of mirror to build?

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    yawnsY
    I bought a used 32" tv which will be my mirror. Basically I just tried different display sizes (19", 21" wide, 24", 27", 32", 46") with my MagicMirror to determine if it has enough free space to still act as a mirror but to display relevant data.
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    Few issues

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    Hi there, thats the post i followed, and have followed twice. The code is saving in the files I.e. the step below all saves and stays in the auto start config but doesnt do anything I’m either missing something glaringly obvious … Step 3 Let’s disable the screen saver and screen blanking as well. This needs to be done in two places. First in the autostart configuration: ‘sudo nano /etc/xdg/lxsession/LXDE-pi/autostart’ And add the following to the bottom of the file: @xset s noblank @xset s off @xset -dpms
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    Mirror supplier - Stockholm, Sweden

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    MrHM
    @broberg thanks! well that looks pretty good for 3%. My supplier has a 8% mirror and I didn’t think it would be enough but perhaps I should give it a try :)
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    Weather compliments

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    Hi again guys… :p Right i’m a total noob with absolutely no experience in programming or writing code… I have installed programs simply by clicking an install.exe and following on screen commands but that’s about as far as my level of experience goes! haha So far i’m really chuffed with myself as I appear to have all the basic modules calibrated correctly? Time: local Weather: local News: BBC News Calendar: Personal gmail Compliments: edited text file to include the odd profanity in order to motivate my lazy ass! So far so good… All working and looking great! I look more into the compliments area and see you can customise compliments to relate to weather… Awesome! Tried adding it myself, failed. Has anyone got a copy and paste of the compliments.txt with weather related compliments working I can use as a template? Many thanks!!
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    Could I use a older Imac

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    brobergB
    sure, why not, I don’t know anything about iOS but they should have some “widgets” or something like rainmeter to display what you want. I suppose node.js works on iOS as well, so MagicMirror should also work.
  • tidus5T

    compliments module

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    slametpsS
    @tidus5 : sorry, my bad. there are only these options: day_sunny day_cloudy cloudy cloudy_windy showers rain thunderstorm snow fog night_clear night_cloudy night_showers night_rain night_thunderstorm night_snow night_alt_cloudy_windy
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    Can i have the PIR sensor behind the mirror glass?

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    cowboysdudeC
    @RSW said in Can i have the PIR sensor behind the mirror glass?: I’m new to this but how do i configure the NoIR camera to turn on the mirror when motion is detected? Try this: https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/490/motion-detector
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    The Start of my long project!

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    brobergB
    @robertwilding What you need is a thin LED (OLED) monitor, a raspberry, a good two way mirror glass and touch foil. The bigger dimensions you go for the more it will cost.
  • V

    Automatic start and stop Pi

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    @broberg Problem solved ^^ Thank you !
  • V

    Music with smartphone to Pi

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    schlachtkreuzer6S
    @vicdilou You´re welcome. There is also the option of chromecast. https://github.com/lanceseidman/picast
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    Orange / Banana Pi and Odroid ?

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    yawnsY
    @broberg said in Orange / Banana Pi and Odroid ?: Any Linux machine can run the software required for the Magic Mirror 2. Any machine which is supported by node.js https://nodejs.org/en/download/
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    Touchscreen instead of simple monitor behind MagicMirror?

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    strawberry 3.141S
    @binderth there a several voice modules and a gesture module just use the forum search or browse through the showcase
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