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

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    • L Offline
      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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        Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @lancerkid38
        last edited by

        @lancerkid38

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

        Create a working config
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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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            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

            Create a working config
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              hrishim
              last edited by

              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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                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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                  • justjim1220J Offline
                    justjim1220 Module Developer @arciemaps
                    last edited by

                    @arciemaps new version of MagicMirror just came out a few days ago.

                    I would scrap everthing and start over with the instructions for the walkthrough.

                    Only changes I would make is to be sure to get the latest version of everything, ie: nodejs, git for windows, and the MagicMirror.

                    I think when I started to do this, I had a few problems at first, but once I got it to work, then it got a lot easier…

                    Are you using Win & 32-bit or 64-bit???

                    "Life's Too Short To Dance With Ugly People"
                    Jim Hallock - 1995

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                      ionut322
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                      Hello guys, newbie here … I did everything by the book on my laptop and it runs fine (I want to build a mirror and Im currently testing the software) but it says hello and nothing more … except the greetings … how do I take pictures ?! … :(

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                        A Former User @ionut322
                        last edited by A Former User

                        @ionut322 take a picture? What do you mean?

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