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A New Chapter for MagicMirror: The Community Takes the Lead
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    MadScientist @The Bean
    last edited by Jan 29, 2018, 4:44 PM

    @The-Bean
    In my case the RaPi takes less than 0.4A with very short peaks just above that. So the consumption is around 2-2.5W incl. keyboard and mouse. Add this to your screen consumption and add 20-30% on top of that. So 45W is the minimum, 50W and above should be the better choice. But it also depends how long the screen will be on. If it’s just for a couple of minutes every hour or so, 45W will do.

    The 12V/3A of your screen, are they measured values, or are they from your manual? What screen are you using?

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      The Bean @MadScientist
      last edited by Jan 29, 2018, 5:15 PM

      @MadScientist it is the recommended power for the controller board https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11400.m1842.l5919/7?euid=5138ba89bae64ecd98354e79c15592eb&bu=44095069551&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fvod%3Ftransid%3D1755030964001%26itemid%3D112175476566%26qu%3D2&sojTags=bu=bu
      It’s an old laptop screen.

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        MadScientist
        last edited by MadScientist Jan 29, 2018, 5:46 PM Jan 29, 2018, 5:43 PM

        I can’t open that link because it links to your personal order details.

        Edit: If it’s a universal LCD controller board (like the V29, V56, or V59), then it also depends what LCD panel you’re using? Can you give me the panel number? Should be a sticker on the back of it. I’ll have a look at the datasheet.

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          The Bean @MadScientist
          last edited by Jan 29, 2018, 5:57 PM

          @MadScientist I think this one should be good. I’m currently at work so I can’t just look at it.
          https://m.ebay.com/itm/LCD-Controller-Board-Driver-kit-for-LTN170WX-L08-HDMI-DVI-VGA-M-NT68676/112175476566?_mwBanner=1

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            MadScientist
            last edited by Jan 29, 2018, 5:58 PM

            Ah ok, I also of one of these to fire an old Laptop LCD for a digital picture frame.Now we need to know the type of the LCD. You can write it when you’re back home and I’ll look at it asap. Probably tomorrow since it’s already 7pm here.

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              The Bean @MadScientist
              last edited by Jan 29, 2018, 6:03 PM

              @MadScientist will this be on the back of the screen it’s self?

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                MadScientist
                last edited by Jan 29, 2018, 6:09 PM

                Here’s an example from my LCD that I am going to use for my mirror

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                The M240HW01 V.D. is the LCD model and AU Optronics is the manufacturer.
                Btw, for the future: A V56 or V59 controller board are already available for less than 8€ incl. shipping and the firmware can be changed easily by USB. It has other disadvantages though, like not waking up automatically once the HDMI port is re-activated.

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                  The Bean @MadScientist
                  last edited by Jan 29, 2018, 6:16 PM

                  @MadScientist wouldn’t that be the LTN170WX-L08 that i had to look up to find it? And thanks for the info on universal boards. Though I think I want the auto wake feature.

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                    MadScientist
                    last edited by MadScientist Jan 29, 2018, 6:21 PM Jan 29, 2018, 6:19 PM

                    Yeah, I saw after I replied. I checked the datasheet and if I do not misunderstand the information, your screen should be at around 10W (max.). The board will probably take some, too. But you should be more than fine with a 30W power supply.

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                      The Bean @MadScientist
                      last edited by Jan 29, 2018, 8:02 PM

                      @MadScientist with the pi and all?

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