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A New Chapter for MagicMirror: The Community Takes the Lead
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  • T Offline
    Timeeee @yawns
    last edited by Mar 13, 2017, 7:01 PM

    @yawns I think I tried it now for about 5hrs, but Im not able to build the CEC stuff (looks like the how-to is for an older version). Unfortunatly I need some more time to fix those build bugs :(

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      tomster
      last edited by Mar 16, 2017, 11:52 PM

      I can’t tell if my approach would work on the MM-image, but on a RasPi with latest Jessie-image it seems pretty easy:
      sudo apt-get install cec-utils

      sudo usermod -a -G video [put user triggering the following commands here]

      To turn monitor on:
      echo on 0 | cec-client -s -d 1
      To turn it off:
      echo standby 0 | cec-client -s -d 1

      Of course it depends on the time your specific monitor will need to come out of deep stand-by. Mine takes 12 secs to respond :-(
      But I’ve seen monitors only needing 2 secs…

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        cowboysdude Module Developer
        last edited by Mar 17, 2017, 12:24 AM

        I also us ASUS monitors… have had great luck with them!! They seem to stand up to the use!

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          jdfraser
          last edited by Mar 17, 2017, 4:31 AM

          I’ve had success gutting an old IBM Laptop for its LCD. I ordered this driver board kit off of EBAY and it works great. The ribbon cable is a bit short, but I’ll worry about that when I finally get around to installing the LCD into a mirror / picture frame. My local recycling depot always seems to have a bunch of old laptops being disposed of. I recommend emailing the driver board seller to make sure you get the right one to work with your LCD.

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            mramitpatel
            last edited by Mar 18, 2017, 7:26 PM

            Great idea! Came here for this information and so far i see:

            • Asus
            • NOT Spectre
            • Buy cheap x from thrift stores

            I’m looking to build a mirror that is 28” x 36”. Given LCD prices, it seems like i should buy a TV. Any recommendations on either direction? Looking for a something thin, easy to work with - ie remove bezel, etc, has ports on the right side of display.

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              steve23p9835908
              last edited by Mar 19, 2017, 9:28 AM

              Thanks for all the advice and after looking around, I feel that the CEC option is the best one but, unfortunately, is out of my budget. I’ve stumbled across this suggestion which looks like a neat (and cheaper way of getting the same effect.

              https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/2077/pir-sensor-sleep-lcd-monitor

              What’s everyone’s thoughts on it? If it wouldn’t work then could you instead connect to the remote control IR input and force standby that way?

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