Pi Zero

Mitchfarino · May 16, 2016, 9:22 AM

I’ve just ordered a Pi Zero, so was wondering whether MM2 would run fine on that?

I’m guessing / hoping so, as this will allow me to use my Pi3 for something else.

Thanks

jfi1310 · Jul 11, 2016, 8:37 AM

I’m very interested too! Can anyone help us?

MichMich · Jul 11, 2016, 9:40 AM

It probably can, because the specs are better than the Pi2. But since you’ll need a lot of extra accessories (usb Wifi, mini HDMI to HDMI convertor), it’s probably cheaper to use a Pi2 or Pi3.

Mitchfarino · Jul 11, 2016, 9:43 AM

@MichMich I was just thinking of lower power consumption, plus it would free up my Pi3 for something else :smiley:

jfi1310 · Jul 11, 2016, 10:26 AM

I’ve read something about no support for the Zero. The specs are good enough I think, but is it supported by the software?

I already have a Zero and a wifi dongle, so it would definetely be cheaper. And less space necessary…

Mitchfarino · Jul 11, 2016, 10:35 AM

@jfi1310 it may have been me who replied to you. As I was told the zero wasnt supported.

I’m the same, I’ve got a WiFi adapter etc for mine

MichMich · Jul 11, 2016, 1:14 PM

Well I personally never tried it, but I don’t see a reason why it shouldn’t work … :)

jfi1310 · Jul 11, 2016, 1:27 PM

There’s this topic:
https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/201/sudo-npm-start-does-nothing-on-a-pi-zero/12

Is it a problem especially with the Pi Zero or just because of the card switching?

jfi1310 · Jul 15, 2016, 11:43 AM

I just tried to install it on the Pi Zero but there was this message:

No Chance?

MichMich · Jul 15, 2016, 12:02 PM

Hmmm … it seems the Zero is running on ARMv6. Just like the the Pi 1. Unfortunately, Electron (the browser frame on which MagicMirror relies) does not support ARMv6. You can install MagicMirror² and just use the serveronly method, but you would need to setup a browser in kiosk mode yourself. Which is tricky on the ARMv6 platform.