Read the statement by Michael Teeuw here.
Drrrrums, please! My first MagicMirror.
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@bachoo786 thanks for the compliments!
The IPS panes are more expensive and have certainly a somewhat better contrast compared to VA panels. But as the panels are built behind a refelctive surface (=mirror) at the end, that difference in contrast probably won’t be recognizable and won’t justify the higher expense for the IPS panel. I was quite lucky to get the VA panel in 24" for a very good price on ebay. Otherwise I would have taken a “normal” TN panel like many, many others. If you can get a VA panel for a good price then take it, and save the money you’d spend for an IPS.Since I “released” my V1.0 of my MM, I spent it a few new modules, dropped others, made some refinements and optimizations and replaced the ugly PIR sensor with a microwave sensor.
Since last week I am drafting the v2.0 which won’t be another mirror, but a significant upgrade of my existing one. I’ll keep the mirror and the panel, but will modify the frame. Currently, I don’t want to disclose too much, as I am still evaluating various options and feasability. And finally, it should be also a little surprise for the community ;-) -
@Fozi said in Drrrrums, please! My first MagicMirror.:
I don’t want to disclose too much
We know where you live.
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@Mykle1 That’s fine! I might need a helping hand :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
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@Fozi thanks alot. Cant wait to see your updates.
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@Fozi said in Drrrrums, please! My first MagicMirror.:
I might need a helping hand
You’re on your own. Just make sure the fridge is full. ;-)
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@Fozi Very nice work! How do you play the sound of the Tagesschau stream? I don’t see a loudspeaker in your setup.
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@ttarzan thanks a lot!
The sound comes from the speakers which where already built in the monitor. So I had not to deal with additional speakers and cableing. The audio output goes over HDMI right into the monitor.To be honest, don‘t expect a spectacular sound, as these are tiny 2W speakers and provide no bass. But they serve the purpose.
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@Fozi Looks nice 👍🏼 great job
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@Fozi the Tv stream is that a Module ?
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@Stoffbeuteluwe Thanks for the compliments.
Yes, this is the MMM-Podcast2 module, which loads the “Tagesschau in 100 Sek.” video podcast and displays it via the omxplayer. So it displays a video, but it is no live TV stream.
You also need to have MMM-Buttons and MMM-Remote-Control installed to use it. Standalone the module will not work.Note: the video is not running inside the electron wrapper, but is overlayed over the desktop.
