Unable to get any modules working

[tomb7]

I did the basic install:

curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MichMich/MagicMirror/master/installers/raspberry.sh | bash

Since I was able to start MagicMirror with out issues, I figured I’d try to add some modules. I started with the monthly calendar one figuring that would be easy:

cd ~/MagicMirror/modules
git clone https://github.com/KirAsh4/calendar_monthly/

Modified my config/config.js:

        modules: [
                {
                        module: "calendar_monthly",
                        position: "bottom_left",
                        config: {
                        }
                }
                {
                        module: "alert",
                },

And now when I try to start it I get:

pi@magicmirror:~/MagicMirror $ npm start

> magicmirror@2.1.1 start /home/pi/MagicMirror
> sh run-start.sh

Starting MagicMirror: v2.1.1
Loading config ...
WARNING! Could not validate config file. Please correct syntax errors. Starting with default configuration.
Loading module helpers ...
Initializing new module helper ...
Module helper loaded: updatenotification
No helper found for module: helloworld.
All module helpers loaded.
Starting server on port 8080 ... 
Starting server op port 8080 ... 
Server started ...
Connecting socket for: updatenotification
Sockets connected & modules started ...
Launching application.

What am I doing wrong? I thought there might be an issue with the module, so I’ve tried others, but I continue to get the same thing. It only works when I use the default config.js file.

[Mykle1]

@tomb7 said in Unable to get any modules working:

What am I doing wrong?

The config entry should look like this. Look at your config sample. Module entries start with { and end with }, . Yes, the comma is included and necessary.

         {
                        module: "calendar_monthly",
                        position: "bottom_left",
                        config: {
                        }
                },
                {
                        module: "alert",
                },

[tomb7]

@Mykle1 said in Unable to get any modules working:

The config entry should look like this. Look at your config sample. Module entries start with { and end with }, . Yes, the comma is included and necessary.

I’ve spent way too long on this (longer than I’m willing to admit) and my problem is a missing comma?! :\

Thanks for the help!

[Mykle1]

@tomb7 said in Unable to get any modules working:

I’ve spent way too long on this (longer than I’m willing to admit) and my problem is a missing comma?!

We’ve all been there. Don’t sweat it. That’s one thing you won’t forget again, right? Enjoy your mirror.

[snotrocket]

You know, I did the same thing. Drove me NUTS for days trying to figure out what I did. My problem was the parentheses ’ from copy/pasted scripts and text file was different than the one entered via putty or the console. One of the tools I found invaluable was a code validator I found online

http://esprima.org/demo/validate.html

Try your MM Script in there to troubleshoot. Not sure if it will work with everything, but it worked for mine. I’ve done 5 mirrors with it.

Good Luck!