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    Error: EACCES: permission denied

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      sdetweil @Genosphere
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      @Genosphere said in Error: EACCES: permission denied:

      Downloaded and Installed as root,

      never use sudo…
      never logon as root

      logon as some non- root user, pi is the default,
      then run the install script from here

      https://github.com/sdetweil/MagicMirror_scripts
      

      cut/paste one line

      Sam

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      learning how to use browser developers window for css changes

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        Genosphere @sdetweil
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        @sdetweil said in Error: EACCES: permission denied:

        https://github.com/sdetweil/MagicMirror_scripts

        This is what I get from the install directions from the provided link:

        fatal: could not create work tree dir ‘MagicMirror’: Permission denied
        tee: /home/pi/install.log: Permission denied

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          sdetweil @Genosphere
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          this is the install instructions

          to execute the install script, cut/paste this line into the terminal window on your device (I can’t say PI, cause it works in a lot of other places too)

          bash -c "$(curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sdetweil/MagicMirror_scripts/master/raspberry.sh)"
          

          there is a log file, MagicMirror/install.log, created so we can be able to diagnose any problems

          anyhow… i can’t imagine what is messed up now… reflash the sd card and start again… logon as pi and run the script

          Sam

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            Genosphere @sdetweil
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            @sdetweil
            Already wiped it and trying again. Remember, i am bit of a noob with general command lines still. I figured I messed something up, but that is the beauty with this stuff. Im learning was not to do it. hahaha

            Whats the difference between the link on the main sites page versus the link you provided?

            Ill update with what happens soon.

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              sdetweil @Genosphere
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              @Genosphere nothing… I provided a link to the repo, which documents the commands to issue to do certain tasks…(then run the install script from here)

              the first task in the repo is the installation task, which is the second and actual command I posted.
              (to execute the install script, cut/paste this line into the terminal window on your device (I can’t say PI, cause it works in a lot of other places too))

              I am trying to figure out what the problem is, cause of late, it seems no one is able to read what I wrote for instructions.

              Sam

              How to add modules

              learning how to use browser developers window for css changes

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                Genosphere
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                I did read the instructions with initial install of the os, but was still getting issues. The wipe proved to “fix” things and now its running.

                “nothing… I provided a link to the repo, which documents the commands to issue to do certain tasks…(then run the install script from here)”

                The reason I asked is because of the install instructions here versus the string you posted the install processes appeared completely different (without me using sudo on first install).

                Any who, If i understand what the terminal is showing me, then to start and stop the MM so i can tweak things or access everything else Ill be using:

                cd ~/MagicMirror
                
                pm2 start MagicMirror #to start
                
                #and
                pm2 stop MagicMirror #to stop
                

                (Which does work)

                Is there anything else that this"version" or method of install I should be concerned with when updating or adding on custom CSS stuff that I might have missed/overlooked?

                Thanks for the help (typical user error).

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                  sdetweil @Genosphere
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                  @Genosphere said in Error: EACCES: permission denied:

                  The reason I asked is because of the install instructions here versus the string you posted the install processes appeared completely different (without me using sudo on first install).

                  the next section says

                  Alternative Installation Methods   
                  The following installation methods are not maintained by the MagicMirror² core team. Use these scripts and methods at your own risk.
                  
                  #Automatic Installation Scripts
                  Sam (@sdetweil, long time contributor of the MagicMirror² framework) maintains a easy to use installation and update script: https://github.com/sdetweil/MagicMirror_scripts
                  

                  Sam

                  How to add modules

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                    sdetweil @Genosphere
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                    @Genosphere the script adds the empty custom.css, and fixes misc problems on different platforms

                    pm2 --help

                    will show you all the commands,
                    you can use the name of the pm2 setup, or the number

                    pm2 restart MagicMirror
                    or
                    pm2 restart 0

                    is there anything else… ??

                    no. the objective is to get you up and running, ready for all the rest of the things to work …

                    read this
                    https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/4231/how-to-add-modules-for-absolute-beginners?_=1597692865004

                    Sam

                    How to add modules

                    learning how to use browser developers window for css changes

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