Beginner

sdetweil

before doing anything mirror related, use the pi to turn on/off a light when u press a button…

learn how the pi works.

dxfan227

Get a cana kit. will include most of waht you need and has a very good quick setup guide to get you up an running

Mykle1

I think the installation tutorial is pretty good, only outdated a bit. Really, you’re only talking about 2 commands: The installation command for MagicMirror and the installation of dependencies command for MagicMirror. Installation of your OS is pretty straightforward, as well.

You will learn as you go along. I did, starting out with no prior knowledge of the Pi or coding. I second all the suggestions above. Don’t forget to have fun.

sdetweil

@Mykle1 try my install script. It handles missing npm

https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/10171/anyone-want-to-try-updated-installer/16

Mykle1

@sdetweil

RIght! Forgot about that. I used it on my last install :thumbsup:

BandNerd1002

In the Pi terminal what is the command for the config file?

Mykle1

@BandNerd1002

This? In the MM directory:

npm run config:check

Mykle1

@sdetweil said in Beginner:

@Mykle1 try my install script. It handles missing npm

I just used your install script again, Sam, and it worked perfectly. :thumbsup:

In case it matters to you, I installed on an HP G60 laptop running ubuntu 16.04 LTS

wdmark

@motdog I am also a new and its fun when it works just the way I want

English is not my best I try my best and have fun

motdog

@wdmark I “bugged” people when I couldn’t figure things out. Then you start to know what to look for. I am picking up my one way mirror tomorrow and will build in the next week or so. Just make sure you have a good working backup before trying to install a new module or changing the configuration of one you have working. It allows you to see what was working and prevents you from pulling your hair out.