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    Black screen instead of desktop after installing PIR sensor

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      09succotash @Fozi
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      @Fozi MagicMirror framework is installed, yes.

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        09succotash @Fozi
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        @Fozi I can’t reinstall Raspbian because this is for a science fair project, due in two weeks, and I put too much work into it for me to be able to finish on time if I reinstall. There has to be a way to get my desktop back without reinstalling.

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          Fozi Project Sponsor @09succotash
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          @09succotash As said, copy the whole MM-folder, eg. via scp to another PC and then reinstall Raspbian.
          I’m sorry that I can’t provide a more satisfying solution:disappointed_face:

          HowTo: Replace PIR Sensor with a RCWL-0516 Microwave Sensor

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              09succotash
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              @Fozi Ahh, its ok. Thanks for your help, I’ll figure something out.

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                sdetweil @09succotash
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                @09succotash can u ssh into the machine?

                is MM running on pm2? do pm2 status, and if not stopped do pm2 stop for each line (use number or name)

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                  09succotash @sdetweil
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                  @sdetweil I cannot ssh into it. I am able to access the terminal though. MM is running on pm2, I just setup an autostart script for it. I don’t think MM is causing the issue, because the issue started just when I was setting up the PIR sensor.

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                    sdetweil @09succotash
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                    @09succotash but it can’t hurt to stop it…

                    if you can get to terminal, then its not a desktop problem…

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                      09succotash @sdetweil
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                      @sdetweil I could only get to terminal, by right clicking somewhere on the screen. I tried stopping MM using pm2, didn’t have any effect.

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                        sdetweil @09succotash
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                        @09succotash said in Black screen instead of desktop after installing PIR sensor:

                        by right clicking somewhere on the screen

                        ok, so desktop is running, even tho u might not be able to see it…

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