List Good Monitors To Build With

Timeeee · 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 :(

tomster · 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…

cowboysdude · 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!

jdfraser · 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.

mramitpatel · 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.

steve23p9835908 · 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?