Drrrrums, please! My first MagicMirror.

bachoo786 · Dec 12, 2019, 7:42 PM

Amazing well done buddy @Fozi

Quick question do you recommend ips panel over va panel for magic mirror?

Finally how is your 2nd magic mirror coming along? Are you using va panel for this?

Thanks.

Fozi · Dec 12, 2019, 9:11 PM

@bachoo786 thanks for the compliments!
The IPS panes are more expensive and have certainly a somewhat better contrast compared to VA panels. But as the panels are built behind a refelctive surface (=mirror) at the end, that difference in contrast probably won’t be recognizable and won’t justify the higher expense for the IPS panel. I was quite lucky to get the VA panel in 24" for a very good price on ebay. Otherwise I would have taken a “normal” TN panel like many, many others. If you can get a VA panel for a good price then take it, and save the money you’d spend for an IPS.

Since I “released” my V1.0 of my MM, I spent it a few new modules, dropped others, made some refinements and optimizations and replaced the ugly PIR sensor with a microwave sensor.
Since last week I am drafting the v2.0 which won’t be another mirror, but a significant upgrade of my existing one. I’ll keep the mirror and the panel, but will modify the frame. Currently, I don’t want to disclose too much, as I am still evaluating various options and feasability. And finally, it should be also a little surprise for the community ;-)

Mykle1 · Dec 12, 2019, 9:37 PM

@Fozi said in Drrrrums, please! My first MagicMirror.:

I don’t want to disclose too much

We know where you live.

Fozi · Dec 12, 2019, 9:44 PM

@Mykle1 That’s fine! I might need a helping hand :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

bachoo786 · Dec 13, 2019, 12:38 AM

@Fozi thanks alot. Cant wait to see your updates.

Mykle1 · Dec 13, 2019, 2:57 AM

@Fozi said in Drrrrums, please! My first MagicMirror.:

I might need a helping hand

You’re on your own. Just make sure the fridge is full. ;-)

ttarzan · Dec 13, 2019, 7:29 AM

@Fozi Very nice work! How do you play the sound of the Tagesschau stream? I don’t see a loudspeaker in your setup.

Fozi · Dec 13, 2019, 10:33 AM

@ttarzan thanks a lot!
The sound comes from the speakers which where already built in the monitor. So I had not to deal with additional speakers and cableing. The audio output goes over HDMI right into the monitor.

To be honest, don‘t expect a spectacular sound, as these are tiny 2W speakers and provide no bass. But they serve the purpose.

Stoffbeuteluwe · Dec 13, 2019, 1:23 PM

@Fozi Looks nice 👍🏼 great job

Stoffbeuteluwe · Dec 13, 2019, 1:24 PM

@Fozi the Tv stream is that a Module ?