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    What's the best RasPi to use to make a magic mirror at the moment and why?

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      sdetweil @DiogoSekeira
      last edited by sdetweil

      @DiogoSekeira yes, no glass yet. I have pi0, 3, 4, Jetson nano, odroid, Linux, Mac. 5-6 different systems running at once

      I support the install and update scripts, see
      https://github.com/sdetweil/MagicMirror_scripts

      I have developed a few modules, and helped others.

      I also watch the forums for folks having trouble

      read this
      https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/4231/how-to-add-modules-for-absolute-beginners?_=1598567078006

      Sam

      How to add modules

      learning how to use browser developers window for css changes

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        DiogoSekeira @sdetweil
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        @sdetweil ok thank you for the information.

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          DiogoSekeira @sdetweil
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          @sdetweil @Bugsounet I just happened to find a raspi 4 with 1 G for the same price of a Raspi 3 B+. Now im unsure about wich one is the best option.

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            A Former User
            last edited by A Former User

            in all case it will be better than RPI3B+ ;)

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              videogame95
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              I would use a raspberry pi 4 but your need get a good way powering it up as it need a power supple with 3.1 amps

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              I am using a raspberry pi 3 as it easer to get power to the pi but its up to you which one to go with .

              just think of how you going to get right amps to the pi so you only have to use one cable TV Monitor laptop screen with driver board.
              when i did my first magic mirror i solder the wire inside an 3amp power plug that fitted into the back of my mirror you could do that with a raspberry pi 4 plug a spur from the main incoming with to your monitor TV etc.

              anyone have a better way of powering up the pi 4 to tv

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                banbutcher
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                @videogame95 said in What's the best RasPi to use to make a magic mirror at the moment and why?:

                I would use a raspberry pi 4 but your need get a good way powering it up as it need a power supple with 3.1 amps

                anyone have a better way of powering up the pi 4 to tv

                ive just come across 2 usb modules (dual usb A, usb A+C) that go inside wall sockets for charging… im going to do a little bit of wiring with this a couple of suitable fuses to power my monitor and the usb A+C module. the module will power my pi4 and a usb speaker. i just have to finalise a few other things before i finish it all up.

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                  cowboysdude Module Developer
                  last edited by

                  Actually you can get an RPI4 for
                  $35 US 2 gig
                  $ 55 US 4 gig
                  $75 US 8 gig

                  or an RPI3
                  Model A []
                  Model B [First model]
                  Model B+ [Final model]

                  They are also working on a 64 bit variant of Raspberr Pi Operating system.
                  There’s also a Raspberry PI beta that will allow booting from the USB slot.

                  Any of those would work for your mirror.

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                    bhepler Module Developer @videogame95
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                    @videogame95 - I normally put a travel power strip inside the frame for the mirror. I’ve since started adding external switches that cut the power to the power strip, but you can get by with just using the power strip’s plug.

                    Once you have the power strip in the frame, you can plug in the 3.1 amp adapter into the strip, along with the monitor, LED supply or whatever else you have back there. With some careful shopping, you might find a strip with a USB C plug built into it.

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