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    • S Do not disturb
      sdetweil
      last edited by

      before doing anything mirror related, use the pi to turn on/off a light when u press a button…

      learn how the pi works.

      Sam

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        dxfan227
        last edited by

        Get a cana kit. will include most of waht you need and has a very good quick setup guide to get you up an running

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        • Mykle1M Offline
          Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @BandNerd1002
          last edited by

          @BandNerd1002

          I think the installation tutorial is pretty good, only outdated a bit. Really, you’re only talking about 2 commands: The installation command for MagicMirror and the installation of dependencies command for MagicMirror. Installation of your OS is pretty straightforward, as well.

          You will learn as you go along. I did, starting out with no prior knowledge of the Pi or coding. I second all the suggestions above. Don’t forget to have fun.

          Create a working config
          How to add modules

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            sdetweil @Mykle1
            last edited by sdetweil

            @Mykle1 try my install script. It handles missing npm

            https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/10171/anyone-want-to-try-updated-installer/16

            Sam

            How to add modules

            learning how to use browser developers window for css changes

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

              RIght! Forgot about that. I used it on my last install :thumbsup:

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                BandNerd1002
                last edited by

                In the Pi terminal what is the command for the config file?

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                • Mykle1M Offline
                  Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @BandNerd1002
                  last edited by Mykle1

                  @BandNerd1002

                  This? In the MM directory:

                  npm run config:check

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

                    @sdetweil said in Beginner:

                    @Mykle1 try my install script. It handles missing npm

                    I just used your install script again, Sam, and it worked perfectly. :thumbsup:

                    In case it matters to you, I installed on an HP G60 laptop running ubuntu 16.04 LTS

                    Create a working config
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                    • wdmarkW Offline
                      wdmark @motdog
                      last edited by

                      @motdog I am also a new and its fun when it works just the way I want

                      English is not my best I try my best and have fun

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                        motdog @wdmark
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                        @wdmark I “bugged” people when I couldn’t figure things out. Then you start to know what to look for. I am picking up my one way mirror tomorrow and will build in the next week or so. Just make sure you have a good working backup before trying to install a new module or changing the configuration of one you have working. It allows you to see what was working and prevents you from pulling your hair out.

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                          AImirror Banned
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                          @BandNerd1002 said in Beginner:

                          What are some tips for a complete beginner for a raspberry pi?

                          Youtube has a grensom
                          He has a lot of set up videos
                          I think there will be a lot of help for beginners.

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