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    Complete Walkthrough - Install MagicMirror on a PC - Windows 7/10

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    • Mykle1M Offline
      Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @djsunrise19
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      @djsunrise19 said in Complete Walkthrough - Install MagicMirror on a PC - Windows 7/10:

      I think I’ll create a windows backup and give ubuntu a 3rd chance :-D. Using ubuntu mate shouldn’t be a problem? I like that interface a little bit more

      Personally, I wouldn’t care which version name or number, as long as it’s stable and MM resides there happily.

      Another option for voice would be an alexa skill an module. So I can use alexa for the input trigger.

      Cool. Keep me posted.

      Create a working config
      How to add modules

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      • lavolp3L Offline
        lavolp3 Module Developer
        last edited by

        Thanks Mykle1 for this great tutorial. You are the man!
        Working great on Win 10 Pro 64 bit

        How to troubleshoot modules
        MMM-soccer v2, MMM-AVStock

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        • Mykle1M Offline
          Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @lavolp3
          last edited by

          @lavolp3 said in Complete Walkthrough - Install MagicMirror on a PC - Windows 7/10:

          Working great on Win 10 Pro 64 bit

          That’s good news! Enjoy your mirror. :-)

          Create a working config
          How to add modules

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            lancerkid38
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            @Mykle1 said in Complete Walkthrough - Install MagicMirror on a PC - Windows 7/10:

            walkthrough

            I’m a Windows 10 user & your MagicMirror Walkthrough was wonderful. Worked perfectly the first run. I have been on youtube for a month or so watching other with work with MM. I would like to expand on whats was given but this is a great start.

            Thanks for sharing your walkthrough. Incredibly easy to follow!

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            • Mykle1M Offline
              Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @lancerkid38
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              @lancerkid38

              You’re quite welcome, my friend. :-)

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                djsunrise19 @Mykle1
                last edited by djsunrise19

                @Mykle1 said in Complete Walkthrough - Install MagicMirror on a PC - Windows 7/10:

                @djsunrise19 said in Complete Walkthrough - Install MagicMirror on a PC - Windows 7/10:

                I think I’ll create a windows backup and give ubuntu a 3rd chance :-D. Using ubuntu mate shouldn’t be a problem? I like that interface a little bit more

                Personally, I wouldn’t care which version name or number, as long as it’s stable and MM resides there happily.

                Another option for voice would be an alexa skill an module. So I can use alexa for the input trigger.

                Cool. Keep me posted.

                Made it with ubuntu. I didn’t use the java-scripted marquee fx anymore, changed it to CSS3 transitions :) - no problems there. Also the 3rd party option works very well. Now, my realtek soundcard detects my microphone. So I don’t have to use my USB mic (latency is horrible - 4-5seconds!! - with my 3,5mm pawl mic ~0,3seconds). I’m using MMM-voice with your Lucy (slightly modified) ;).

                So thank you very much Mykle1! Any recommendations for a small 3,5mm pawl mic? Actually, I tested it with a headset mic. But it doesn’t recognize me so good, if I’m 0,5m away.

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                • Mykle1M Offline
                  Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer
                  last edited by Mykle1

                  Excellent. I suspected the drivers were the problem. :-)

                  Yes, the whole latency thing was a bother to me. The difference in response time using a USB microphone is horrible, as you found out.

                  I purchased this microphone when I was first working on Lucy because it was inexpensive. It works really well in a quiet environment, with a 99% success rate within 50 inches. I haven’t tested it at long distance.

                  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07673TQCB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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                    hrishim
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                    Thanks for the walkthrough @Mykle1 I did most of the stuff myself but stumbled at the last step - running MM. There is no sh in Windows and I was thinking I need to install Cygwin or something similar. Then stumbled on this post.

                    On a different note - could you suggest pointer on how to get started writing modules? Ideally, where does one begin in trying to understand the technologies that goes into MM?

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                    • justjim1220J Offline
                      justjim1220 Module Developer @hrishim
                      last edited by justjim1220

                      @hrishim

                      This is a good place to start. I still had problems, but the forums are very helpful. Good Luck!!

                      https://github.com/MichMich/MagicMirror/blob/master/modules/README.md

                      And you should have run-start.sh in the main MagicMirror folder… If not, probably need to First, unhide file extensions, if it’s still not there, the reinstall MM from new.

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                        arciemaps
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                        Hello. Thanks for this guide. I cant seem to run this. I am a complete newbie :).
                        I installed NodeJS and Git for Windows. I follows instructions and repeatedly (about 20x times). I also deleted the npm cache and npm under the AppData as well as other dependencies under “my username” folder. I even tried using a different computer and reformat a new computer and I get the same error every single time.

                        I am using Windows 7, latest patch (whatever that might be as of Juine 24, 2018). For some reason, it looks like it is looking for the a certain file and looking for it in the wrong directory. You may refer to attached screenshot.

                        Sorry if this is too noobie question, any assistance will be appreciated 0_1529891854051_starterror.png

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