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    • uros76U Offline
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      After good success with my previous MM projects, I decided to give it a try with a smaller format of MM.
      In fact, I got this idea from my brother who wanted a small screen for his work desk with various live information displayed on it.

      He also wanted to edit the list of stocks for MMM-Jast module without messing up the base config file. This proved to be a challenge that I solved with python script. Basically, I gave him samba shared access to an additional text file which includes editable list of displayed stocks. Then I run a python script to merge two files (stocks list and config template) into one working config file.
      I tried to solve this with MMM-Config module (thanks to the developer for helping me get it to work) but that one exposes too many settings, it would pose a risk that my brother would mess it up :slightly_smiling_face:.

      Overall I am happy with this project and it looks great with a painted front finish. It will be hard to give it away, kind of like it and want to keep it for myself :smirking_face:.

      Parts used:

      • Rpi 3 B+ with 3A power supply
      • Waveshare 4.3" touch screen
      • 3D printed case from existing thingverse design
      • Power switch
      • Black spray paint and few plastic parts to hold the screen in place

      Modules used:

      • clock, calendar, newsfeed, weather
      • MMM-Jast, MMM-Carousel, MMM-EasyPix, MMM-AirQuality, MMM-SystemStats, MMM-News

      Finished project:
      20210916_173944.jpg
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      20210916_174038.jpg

      My magicmirror projects: https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/79889, https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/93241 and https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/94586

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      • JalibuJ Offline
        Jalibu Module Developer @uros76
        last edited by

        @uros76 :thumbs_up:
        MMM-Jast :smiling_face_with_heart-eyes: ;-)

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        • uros76U Offline
          uros76 @Jalibu
          last edited by

          @jalibu he he yeah! I love it and use it on all of my MM projects :heart_suit:

          My magicmirror projects: https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/79889, https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/93241 and https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/94586

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          • SnilleS Offline
            Snille Module Developer
            last edited by

            Looking great! I like the idea! :)

            If you cant find it, make it and share it!
            Modules: MMM-homeassistant-sensors, MMM-Modulebar, MMM-Profilepicture, MMM-Videoplayer

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            • ankonaskiff17A Offline
              ankonaskiff17 @uros76
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              @uros76 I’ve made a couple using this case and 7" screen. Nice tidy setup for a desk.

              Screenshot 2021-09-19 095612.jpg

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                uros76 @ankonaskiff17
                last edited by

                @ankonaskiff17 this looks awesome! Do you have link to case, where to buy?

                My magicmirror projects: https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/79889, https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/93241 and https://forum.magicmirror.builders/post/94586

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                  sdetweil @uros76
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                  @uros76 amazon info
                  https://www.amazon.com/SmartiPi-Touch-Official-Raspberry-Touchscreen/dp/B07WXK38YM/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2MK1Y65UPG90H&dchild=1&keywords=pi+4+case+with+screen&qid=1632061862&sprefix=pi4+case%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-4

                  Sam

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                    sdetweil @uros76
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                    @uros76 i have a system with this one

                    https://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Screen-Monitor-Touchscreen-Display/dp/B081VT2CPW/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2MK1Y65UPG90H&dchild=1&keywords=pi+4+case+with+screen&qid=1632062314&sprefix=pi4+case%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-8

                    I don’t like that the power cable comes out the top…
                    gonna try a 90 degree adapter…

                    Sam

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                    • ankonaskiff17A Offline
                      ankonaskiff17 @uros76
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                      @uros76 I use SmartPi from Amazon but if you do a search on 7" raspberry pi screen case or similar on Amazon there are lots of alternatives. Thing I like about that particular case is it comes with a Y cable that powers both 7" screen and the Pi with one power supply. I looked at others that utilize 7" screen, bought it and have subsequently bought a couple more. I think initial driver for me was the base but I am well satisfied with that brand/style case + screen setup.

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                        sdetweil @ankonaskiff17
                        last edited by sdetweil

                        @ankonaskiff17 the one I use above, powers the screen from the pi.

                        Sam

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