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A New Chapter for MagicMirror: The Community Takes the Lead
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    j.ason @sdetweil
    last edited by Mar 27, 2020, 7:06 PM

    @sdetweil Thanks for replying so quickly too :clapping_hands:

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      sdetweil @j.ason
      last edited by Mar 27, 2020, 7:06 PM

      @j-ason the forum posting pics is broken (still)… so u have to post them somewhere else

      black screen usually means some config or setup problem…

      open the developers window (ctrl-shift-i on the keyboard), and select the console tab,. and scroll up to see any errors (usually red text)

      u did not edit any module file, right, only the config.js…

      does the module have a package.json file, and if so, did u run npm install in the module folder?

      Sam

      How to add modules

      learning how to use browser developers window for css changes

      J 1 Reply Last reply Mar 27, 2020, 7:10 PM Reply Quote 0
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        j.ason @sdetweil
        last edited by Mar 27, 2020, 7:10 PM

        @sdetweil Can I send you the screenshot? (email , WhatsApp ?)

        As I said I am way out of my depth tbh - only started this the other day and hoping it will make sense as I go along :crossed_fingers_light_skin_tone:

        All I have done is load Raspberry Jessie version, MM2 install with default calendar, time, weather - edit… Have managed to work around getting my Google calendar to work and change location to UK for calendar and weather settings…

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          sdetweil @j.ason
          last edited by Mar 27, 2020, 7:36 PM

          @j-ason sure, send to same userid as here, at gmail.

          Sam

          How to add modules

          learning how to use browser developers window for css changes

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            Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @j.ason
            last edited by Mar 27, 2020, 10:07 PM

            @j-ason

            Looking at the documentation, I see the config sample entry does not have a comma after the last bracket. The config entry should look like this:

            {
            	module: "MMM-Bose-Soundtouch",
            	position: "top_right",   // see mirror setting for options
            	config: {          
            		updateInterval: 5, // every 5 seconds
            		apiBase: '192.168.xxx.xxx',
            	}
            },
            

            Notice the comma after the last curly bracket?

            Of course, @sdetweil has probably brought that to your attention already. :-)

            Create a working config
            How to add modules

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              sdetweil @Mykle1
              last edited by Mar 27, 2020, 10:15 PM

              @Mykle1 the comma only matters IF this is the not the last module config entry…

              but blackscreen shouldn’t be because of this, you’d get a “create a config file” error

              Sam

              How to add modules

              learning how to use browser developers window for css changes

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                Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @sdetweil
                last edited by Mar 27, 2020, 11:18 PM

                @sdetweil

                True, but it IS the most common mistake for beginners, or I am much mistaken. :-)

                Create a working config
                How to add modules

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                  j.ason @Mykle1
                  last edited by Mar 28, 2020, 12:25 PM

                  @Mykle1 - thanks for replying :-)

                  I do have a comma on my file like what you attached within this chat

                  J

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                    Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @j.ason
                    last edited by Mar 28, 2020, 12:29 PM

                    @j-ason

                    Very well. Then I suggest you follow the suggestions that @sdetweil has posted above. I’m sure he will get you sorted, if he hasn’t already.

                    Create a working config
                    How to add modules

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                      sdetweil @j.ason
                      last edited by sdetweil Mar 28, 2020, 12:43 PM Mar 28, 2020, 12:34 PM

                      @j-ason ok. good…

                      then u still have a black screen when starting MM…right>

                      so, let start from the terminal window

                      pm2 stop 0
                      cd ~/MagicMirror
                      npm start
                      

                      wait for it to come up…
                      if working from PI screen do
                      alt-spacebar, n to minimize the MM screen

                      no errors reported?

                      then to get the MM screen displayed again
                      on MM do
                      alt (hold down)
                      press tab key
                      a list of windows will appear
                      tab to the MagicMirror screen view,
                      release alt key

                      open developers window
                      press ctrl-shift-i
                      select the tab labeled console
                      enter ‘bose’ (no quotes) in the filter field
                      are there any errors (usually red text), may have to scroll up

                      Sam

                      How to add modules

                      learning how to use browser developers window for css changes

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