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

Do you use a Power Switch for your MM?

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    yawns Moderator
    last edited by Nov 16, 2016, 2:20 PM

    To shutdown the mirror I will use the remote tool, but to be sure there is no standby or whatever when I leave the house for couple of days, I intend to add a light switch on the wall next to the mirror which toggles the power outlets the mirror is connected to. However I am not yet at a stage to really build the mirror and the house is still being built, so the “target wall” does not yet exist.

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      strawberry 3.141 Project Sponsor Module Developer
      last edited by Nov 16, 2016, 2:23 PM

      I ordered this one for a safe shutdow for another project http://mausberrycircuits.com/collections/frontpage/products/shutdown-circuit-use-your-own-switch

      Please create a github issue if you need help, so I can keep track

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        Toast
        last edited by Toast Nov 16, 2016, 3:33 PM Nov 16, 2016, 3:31 PM

        a raspberry pi costs nothing to have up and running (Raspberry Pi costs between £4.60 and £10.52 per year) so i just opted for Motiondetection for the screen to it pops on and off.

        simple yet awesome.

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          Jopyth Moderator
          last edited by Jopyth Nov 16, 2016, 3:52 PM Nov 16, 2016, 3:41 PM

          I myself use a switch originally designed for being operated by foot, however my whole setup is not the usual one (see my “interactive” prezi - almost at the end there is picture of what the product looks like). The switch is hidden underneath the boards between shoes and magic mirror. It it probably not worth for saving money, but I like to be able to switch things off completely.

          Best regards,
          Joseph

          Helpful sticky: How to troubleshoot

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            PaulB
            last edited by Nov 16, 2016, 7:42 PM

            I just thought about not running the monitor all the time, cause of overheating. My Mirror will be 5,5 cm thick so I think that there should be enough room, that the warm air can flow away.

            Nevertheless, thank you for your input :)

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