MMM-Globe

Eunanibus

I also adjusted my module MMM-GoogleAnalytics to provide the coordinates of the website visitors location.
The module is in a very early state but it’s quite impressive to see it’s working . See for yourself:

Hi Sven,

Thanks for your contribution here. I’ll review the changes tomorrow (It’s pretty late here) - I believe @bhepler was using a more powerful linux driven system. I’ve had multiple reports from users that their Pi’s aren’t really up to the task, and I’ve updated the title page as such.

I’m going to attempt to create a lite version of this module for Pi users when I get the opportunity. In actuality, I’d like to rebuild the module entirely as there’s a lot of code cleanup I’d like to do. Although Rob S was the original creator of the globe, he assisted me in making heavy changes to the code, and I had to make some additions to make it compatible with the MM framework. Unbelievably, this was actually heavier on processing prior to release. Performance improvements are at the top of my list, as are a few other things.

Either way, I’m really glad your enjoying it, and your creativity in feeding new locations is really encouraging.

bhepler

@SvenSommer I use a Fitlet microPC. Quad core, AMD processor, AMD graphics, 8GB RAM.

barnosch

I’m going to attempt to create a lite version of this module for Pi users when I get the opportunity. In actuality, I’d like to rebuild the module entirely as there’s a lot of code cleanup I’d like to do. Although Rob S was the original creator of the globe, he assisted me in making heavy changes to the code, and I had to make some additions to make it compatible with the MM framework. Unbelievably, this was actually heavier on processing prior to release. Performance improvements are at the top of my list, as are a few other things.

How is it ongoing with the lite module?
I would love to see your module on my mirror. Sadly nothing else then a RPi3 is possible at the moment.

cowboysdude

@barnosch I have it on my 32" mini itx mirror and it’s awesome! Not to make you feel bad but if the lite version comes out you’re gonna love it!

barnosch

too late. now i feel bad
;)

Already tested it on my Notebook, to see it in real. Very very nice. Thats why i asked.

ltzChubbz

@Eunanibus Has there been much progress on this lite version? I know there is about 50,000 lines to work through so I’m not expecting anything soon, just wanting an update if possible because I’m a bit tired of looking at this 3fps globe on the rpi3. Thanks heaps for your work

Eunanibus

Hi guys,

Apologies for the late response. Unfortunately I’ve started a new software engineering role and my time has been entirely dominated by an array of distractions.

While I can only suggest that users of this module do not rely on a Pi, I will endeavour to have a more lighweight, Pi-friendly edition of this module (which should lighten the load for other users too) within the next couple of months. Unfortunately, due to load; I can’t make any promises on deadlines for delivery.

I’m having other developers join me in refining the library and tidying up the code quite considerably. Unfortunately, due to the rendering calculations involved, it’s not simply a weekend job. I’m going to do my best to get this completed as soon as possible.

Thanks to all users who have helped others with support in technical issues - You’re truly terrific.

cowboysdude

@Eunanibus just one question… it may have been answered and I didn’t find it but the extra points on the map that are blank… is there a config option to hide those?

To only show the coordinates that are in the config.js?

SORRY I figured it out :)

Again, GREAT mod

Thanks!

d3r

I have been thinking about a work around for to run this on a pi3 because I really want this module on my set up.
Would it be possible to render a full rotation(or 5/6 of them) on the pi and output it to a video/gif, then have it play on a loop on the MM?

fox

does it work for somebody on a raspi 3?

fox

Its better when i switch to Full GL driver on Raspi 3.
But the monitor turns on original position? does somebody understand that behaviour?

bhepler

@fox - Yeah. The full OpenGL driver doesn’t respect the display-rotate 1 command in the /boot/config.txt file. The fix for this can be found in the Magic Mirror Wiki.

The upshot is edit this file: ~/.config/lxsession/LXDE-pi/autostart
and add this line: @xrandr --output HDMI-1 --rotate right

blafpap

@fox got it running on the rpi3, but it is flickering and sometimes blackscreen. Rpi3 is to weak.

domi9522

Hello,

is there a new module available for the Raspi3+

Thank you

bibi

Hello,
Still no light version for rpi3?
Otherwise any suggestions about which sbc board (which gpios) would be enough powerful to run this? and of course MM… :upside-down_face:

Mykle1

@bibi

The author’s profile states " LAST ONLINE ABOUT A YEAR AGO". You would need hefty graphics. Personally, I wouldn’t try this with less than a laptop board. Good luck and please share your results if you attempt this.

Eunanibus

Hey @bibi - I’ve not had any time to take a look at this yet… software engineering and life take over. But maybe it is time to take another look at this. I’m out of the country this weekend, but I’ll try to carve out some time in the next month to take another look at it

Eunanibus

@mykle1 I’m always here… always watching 😁

Mykle1

@eunanibus said in MMM-Globe:

I’m always here… always watching

Creeper! :-P

bibi

@Mykle1 : i won’t try it with rpi3:smiling_face_with_open_mouth_closed_eyes: that’s why i was asking which other board with gpio connectivity would be more suitable…
@Eunanibus : i totally understand, no prob… i think many of us are waiting for a light version :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_winking_eye: if you feel like digging into it ;-) if i can help you (mostly testing) because my dev skills are quite low, pls let me know.