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      core
      last edited by core

      Hello all,

      I am planning to build a new Magic Mirror, this time with touch function.

      As mirror glass I use a Pilkington Mirrorview, which according to the manufacturer is suitable for touch functions (capacitive).

      Now I have the question how to realize the touch function of the display behind it. I had already thought about using a PCAP touch foil, which is mounted between the Mirrorview and the LCD display. According to the manufacturer, this would work, but it is very expensive.

      A cheaper alternative would be a touch screen display that is as flat as possible.
      Important would be the size:

      My mirror measures 44 cm x 50 cm (width x height). I.e. the display must not be too large, 17.3" maximum 18.4".

      Can you recommend a suitable display that is as flat as possible and not too heavy? Would such a display be suitable, for example?

      https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Viewsonic-TD1655-Multitouch-Replacement-Silver-Black/dp/B08778F756

      Many greetings

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        sdetweil @core
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        @core use an ir touch frame over the glass.

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          Snille Module Developer @core
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          @core I also used a IR-Frame in my build. Works very well if you just want “simple” point and click and/or point and drag (even with two fingers)… I have not tested it with more advanced stuff. :) But for the MM it’s great. You can read about my build here and underneath the picture, you can find a link to a full photo album with pictures and text to all pictures about what you see. :)

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

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            core
            last edited by

            Hi,

            thank you very much for your replies.

            An IR touch overlay is unfortunately not possible in my case. The mirror is frameless and clamped in 4 holders (2 above and 2 at the bottom). That’s why i am looking for a touch display which can be mounted under the glass.

            Best regards

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              sdetweil @core
              last edited by

              @core said in Magic Mirror with touchscreen Display/Monitor:

              That’s why i am looking for a touch display which can be mounted under the glass.

              that doesn’t exist. the monitor is dependent on human skin resistance (try it with a glove on)
              the mirror glass would block that

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                core @sdetweil
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                @sdetweil
                Ok, but a PCAP Touchfoil under the glass, mounted between a LED display and the Mirroview, will work for sure (asked Pilkington and the company selling the foil).

                Best regards

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                  sdetweil @core
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                  @core but this is effectively the same as the ir frame… the special touchfoil does the work… NOT the monitor…

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                    cowboysdude Module Developer @core
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                    I have a 24" one that after I bought it found out that it will not work in Linux so my only option is to install MM on Windows … ugh. So when I can come across a NUC or something small I will until then …

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                      BJK @Snille
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                      @Snille Hi Snille
                      I have had greate use of xin.sh file to run at start. It contained the:
                      “DISPLAY=:0.0 xinput --set-prop “Multi touch Multi touch overlay device” “Coordinate Transformation Matrix” 0 1 0 -1 0 1 0 0 1”
                      However, now using the pm2 start xin.sh for automatic start, I get an error in the pm2 log
                      What do you use to correct the ir-frame ?
                      Best
                      Bo

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                        sdetweil @BJK
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                        @BJK what is the error?

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