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    A New Chapter for MagicMirror: The Community Takes the Lead
    Read the statement by Michael Teeuw here.

    Drrrrums, please! My first MagicMirror.

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    • FoziF Offline
      Fozi Project Sponsor @bachoo786
      last edited by

      @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 ;-)

      HowTo: Replace PIR Sensor with a RCWL-0516 Microwave Sensor

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

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

        I don’t want to disclose too much

        We know where you live.

        Create a working config
        How to add modules

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        • FoziF Offline
          Fozi Project Sponsor @Mykle1
          last edited by

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

          HowTo: Replace PIR Sensor with a RCWL-0516 Microwave Sensor

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            bachoo786 @Fozi
            last edited by

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

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

              @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. ;-)

              Create a working config
              How to add modules

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

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                  Fozi Project Sponsor @ttarzan
                  last edited by

                  @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.

                  HowTo: Replace PIR Sensor with a RCWL-0516 Microwave Sensor

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                  • StoffbeuteluweS Offline
                    Stoffbeuteluwe Project Sponsor @Fozi
                    last edited by

                    @Fozi Looks nice 👍🏼 great job

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                    • StoffbeuteluweS Offline
                      Stoffbeuteluwe Project Sponsor @Fozi
                      last edited by

                      @Fozi the Tv stream is that a Module ?

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                        Fozi Project Sponsor @Stoffbeuteluwe
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                        @Stoffbeuteluwe Thanks for the compliments.
                        Yes, this is the MMM-Podcast2 module, which loads the “Tagesschau in 100 Sek.” video podcast and displays it via the omxplayer. So it displays a video, but it is no live TV stream.
                        You also need to have MMM-Buttons and MMM-Remote-Control installed to use it. Standalone the module will not work.

                        Note: the video is not running inside the electron wrapper, but is overlayed over the desktop.

                        HowTo: Replace PIR Sensor with a RCWL-0516 Microwave Sensor

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