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Connecting Monitor without raspi

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    jtmoore81
    last edited by Jun 1, 2018, 7:39 PM

    Has anyone attempted or successfully installed a MM in a mirror without using a Raspi? I have mine setup through a virtual machine as proof of concept and would like to keep it in the VM and I could in theory run the display through Ethernet. But I can’t quiet wrap my head around the logistics just yet.

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      idoodler Module Developer @jtmoore81
      last edited by Jun 1, 2018, 10:06 PM

      @jtmoore81 I think you have two options:

      Option 1:
      You could use your VM as a MagicMirror Server and then buy a cheap computer like an Raspberry Pi Zero W, that can be attached to your monitor without a big foot print. The Raspbery Pi Zero W will run MagicMirror Client.

      Option 2:
      Just buy a cheap HDMI to RJ45 adapter. Connect the HDMI adapter to your Host machine and map the HDMI port to your VM.

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        jtmoore81 @idoodler
        last edited by Jun 2, 2018, 2:04 PM

        @idoodler Both are good ideas. Thank you.

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          idoodler Module Developer @jtmoore81
          last edited by Jun 2, 2018, 2:05 PM

          @jtmoore81 You are welcome. Please keep us up to date, what you choose :thumbs_up:

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