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      dxfan227
      last edited by

      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

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      • Mykle1M Offline
        Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @BandNerd1002
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        @BandNerd1002

        I think the installation tutorial is pretty good, only outdated a bit.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.

        Create a working config
        How to add modules

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          sdetweil @Mykle1
          last edited by sdetweil

          @Mykle1 try my install script. It handles missing npm

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

          Sam

          How to add modules

          learning how to use browser developers window for css changes

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          • Mykle1M Offline
            Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @sdetweil
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            @sdetweil

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

            Create a working config
            How to add modules

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              BandNerd1002
              last edited by

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

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              • Mykle1M Offline
                Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @BandNerd1002
                last edited by Mykle1

                @BandNerd1002

                This? In the MM directory:

                npm run config:check

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

                  @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

                  Create a working config
                  How to add modules

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                  • wdmarkW Offline
                    wdmark @motdog
                    last edited by

                    @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

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                      motdog @wdmark
                      last edited by

                      @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.

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                        AImirror Banned
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                        @BandNerd1002 said in Beginner:

                        What are some tips for a complete beginner for a raspberry pi?

                        Youtube has a grensom
                        He has a lot of set up videos
                        I think there will be a lot of help for beginners.

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