My third MagicMirror, InfoScreen

[uros76]

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:

[Jalibu]

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

[uros76]

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

[Snille]

Looking great! I like the idea! :)

[ankonaskiff17]

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

[uros76]

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

[sdetweil]

@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

[sdetweil]

@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…

[ankonaskiff17]

@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.

[sdetweil]

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