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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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    PIR Sensor: false positive detections

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    @mz-ber The controller board with the low pass filter [image: 1638547615457-screenshot_20211203-180312_gallery.jpg]
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    Running on Pi Zero 2 W?

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    @laurafox08 yes, those should be fine. no real cpu hogs there. still shorter on memory, so make a bigger swap file like pi3.
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    Volumio and MM on same RPI

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    Ok, I use Google assistant v3 on MM as a media player with Hifiberry DAC i have Spotify as well as a web radio and now mp3 from USB all I do is ask GAv3 to play something on Spotify by “Jarvis… ACDC on Spotify” and it starts playing now for radio I ask “Jarvis… Radio rewind FM” and it starts playing radio station it a bit to set up but works well
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    Can I use a Chromebook?

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    @bobdabuilder here is two different dial boot methods https://au.pcmag.com/linux/89550/how-to-install-linux-on-your-chromebook
  • D

    Monitors and Burn In?

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    Try MMM-MagicMover
  • N

    Screen error when I change Tv to vga moniter.

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    @nlq_truc Check the resolution compatibility of your monitor. And change your raspberry pi resolution accordingly.
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    This topic is deleted!

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    Questions about magic mirrors

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    @reniwqwil5 we don’t support PS4 stuff here
  • S

    MM not starting anymore | new SD-Card

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    @sdetweil the installation of the mm is not that hard, but the configuration from all the modules was kind of :/ especially I had rewritten something ^^ I’m trying to get it with an ssd to work, so I don’t have this problem anymore. I will test your script anyways, thank you!
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    Controller Board crashes after a while

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    @ankonaskiff17 It’s connected via HDMI with the Raspberry Pi 4.
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    RCWL-0516 Person Detection Chip - Anyone used these before?

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    @chef little late to the game but this --> https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/10793/mmm-pir-sensor-with-radar-sensor-rcwl-0516?_=1632660798481
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    Touch Sensor which doesn´t work through the mirror

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    Open that topic to let other know which sensor doesn´t work behind the mirror. I have tested this one, because its says mirror sensor, guess what it didn´t: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005001669692924.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.3e7f4c4dlPDnLc Please share your expierence
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    [Glass] Mixed solution: glass + film

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    @vongomben I personally think you will end up with an ugly rectangle hole where the monitor is compared to the real mirror surface
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    Does my monitor need to touching the two way mirror?

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    @animeman0 there’s too many variables to give you an answer as it depends on there following: is there an angle difference between the monitor and glass across the whole monitor space? What is the lighting like in the area? Where is the lighting in the area? What about natural light in the area? The only wait to know for certain is for you to try it, can you try it without removing the protective film?
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    Screen error when I try to use VGA MONITOR instead of TV

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    The magic mirror is find when I use it with TV monitor through hdmi cable. But when I use vga monitor to make the real mirror and I use hdmi-vga cable. The screen turn on and I can see the desktop. When it start mm, I can see it works for a few seconds, after that the screen is black and the power supply led turn off and on continuosly. Please help me solve this.
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    MM & Home Assistant (HASS)

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    @cowboysdude https://letyshops.com/r/aliexpress-ww-97c9f222e4cc I got it from this seller on AliExpress as I found it to be the cheapest
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    How to attach the support frame to the mirror and film

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    I have a similar setup. Here is a link to my thread: https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/14048/borderless-bathroom-mirror?_=1630345450317
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    Which power option is preferable?

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    @macg I’ve got a version of Option 1. I used a 3-port extension cord and used a child safety cover as a ‘mount’ for the cord. Then there are two outlets on one side - one for the monitor PS and one for the Pi4 PS (which is an Anker 5V/3A wall wart type).[image: 1629483152033-screen-shot-2021-08-20-at-1.08.25-pm.png]
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    Wich glass for a mirror booth?

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    Hello, I’m creating a photo mirror, I’ve been doing some research on the type of mirror to use, I found the reference Pilkington miroview but I don’t know what opacity to choose? Is 50/50 best for this type of project?
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    Anynet+ HDMI CEC

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    @sdetweil Weird. I switched back to a Pi3 and it’s working fine now. Connected it with a HDMI<>HDMI cable to the HDMI Arc port on the TV. The TV instantly popped up with a CEC connected Raspberry. Left it for over a night and just now it perfectly started.
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