Complete Walkthrough - Install MagicMirror on a PC - Windows 7/10

Mykle1

I am no longer running MM on Windows. It doesn’t make sense to me. I’ve become a huge fan of ubuntu. I would recommend finding the version that works best for you. It takes a little time but it’s worth it. For me, ubuntu 16.04 is rock solid and works on every machine I’ve installed it on. I had some trouble with earlier and later versions.

IMHO, for MM, ubuntu is the way to go. You might have some trouble initially but once you find the right combination you’ll be happy with it. And hey, I think you can rotate the screen from inside ubuntu preferences. I have 2 microphones. One usb and one 3.5mm jack version. Both work with no issue under ubuntu. Even the laptops I use with ubuntu have no issue with the integrated microphones.

djsunrise19

@Mykle1 I tested two Mainboards, because ubuntu doesn’t recognize the realtek chips. Also I rotated the screen within the ubuntu options. But, thanks for your input. Who knows, if I’ll switch again ;).

Mykle1

@djsunrise19 said in Complete Walkthrough - Install MagicMirror on a PC - Windows 7/10:

because ubuntu doesn’t recognize the realtek chips

I did not know that. Are you choosing "install 3rd party drivers during installation? This is what I do know. I’ve installed ubuntu 16.04 on a 32 bit MacBook (2006), a Compaq Presario CQ57 laptop, a Dell 1505 laptop, an HP Pavilion a6130n desktop and an HPE i7 Quad core desktop. All are problem free. All are running MMM-voice and Hello-Lucy. All drivers were installed automatically with ubuntu. All microphones work, all sound out works, all bluetooth works. I didn’t do anything special. I just installed and it works.

I’ll ask my friend who is running an mini itx board if he has any insight on this. He is running ubuntu and Hello-Lucy without a hitch.

djsunrise19

@Mykle1 A good point. I didn’t choose that 3rd party option. Perhaps there are some better graphic drivers, too. I think I’ll create a windows backup and give ubuntu a 3rd chance :-D. Using ubuntu mate shouldn’t be a problem? I like that interface a little bit more. If it doesn’t work again, I’ll make the windows recovery and try to tweak that.

Another option for voice would be an alexa skill an module. So I can use alexa for the input trigger.

Mykle1

@djsunrise19 said in Complete Walkthrough - Install MagicMirror on a PC - Windows 7/10:

I think I’ll create a windows backup and give ubuntu a 3rd chance :-D. Using ubuntu mate shouldn’t be a problem? I like that interface a little bit more

Personally, I wouldn’t care which version name or number, as long as it’s stable and MM resides there happily.

Another option for voice would be an alexa skill an module. So I can use alexa for the input trigger.

Cool. Keep me posted.

lavolp3

Thanks Mykle1 for this great tutorial. You are the man!
Working great on Win 10 Pro 64 bit

Mykle1

@lavolp3 said in Complete Walkthrough - Install MagicMirror on a PC - Windows 7/10:

Working great on Win 10 Pro 64 bit

That’s good news! Enjoy your mirror. :-)

lancerkid38

@Mykle1 said in Complete Walkthrough - Install MagicMirror on a PC - Windows 7/10:

walkthrough

I’m a Windows 10 user & your MagicMirror Walkthrough was wonderful. Worked perfectly the first run. I have been on youtube for a month or so watching other with work with MM. I would like to expand on whats was given but this is a great start.

Thanks for sharing your walkthrough. Incredibly easy to follow!

Mykle1

@lancerkid38

You’re quite welcome, my friend. :-)

djsunrise19

@Mykle1 said in Complete Walkthrough - Install MagicMirror on a PC - Windows 7/10:

@djsunrise19 said in Complete Walkthrough - Install MagicMirror on a PC - Windows 7/10:

I think I’ll create a windows backup and give ubuntu a 3rd chance :-D. Using ubuntu mate shouldn’t be a problem? I like that interface a little bit more

Personally, I wouldn’t care which version name or number, as long as it’s stable and MM resides there happily.

Another option for voice would be an alexa skill an module. So I can use alexa for the input trigger.

Cool. Keep me posted.

Made it with ubuntu. I didn’t use the java-scripted marquee fx anymore, changed it to CSS3 transitions :) - no problems there. Also the 3rd party option works very well. Now, my realtek soundcard detects my microphone. So I don’t have to use my USB mic (latency is horrible - 4-5seconds!! - with my 3,5mm pawl mic ~0,3seconds). I’m using MMM-voice with your Lucy (slightly modified) ;).

So thank you very much Mykle1! Any recommendations for a small 3,5mm pawl mic? Actually, I tested it with a headset mic. But it doesn’t recognize me so good, if I’m 0,5m away.

Mykle1

Excellent. I suspected the drivers were the problem. :-)

Yes, the whole latency thing was a bother to me. The difference in response time using a USB microphone is horrible, as you found out.

I purchased this microphone when I was first working on Lucy because it was inexpensive. It works really well in a quiet environment, with a 99% success rate within 50 inches. I haven’t tested it at long distance.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07673TQCB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

hrishim

Thanks for the walkthrough @Mykle1 I did most of the stuff myself but stumbled at the last step - running MM. There is no sh in Windows and I was thinking I need to install Cygwin or something similar. Then stumbled on this post.

On a different note - could you suggest pointer on how to get started writing modules? Ideally, where does one begin in trying to understand the technologies that goes into MM?

justjim1220

@hrishim

This is a good place to start. I still had problems, but the forums are very helpful. Good Luck!!

https://github.com/MichMich/MagicMirror/blob/master/modules/README.md

And you should have run-start.sh in the main MagicMirror folder… If not, probably need to First, unhide file extensions, if it’s still not there, the reinstall MM from new.

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arciemaps

Hello. Thanks for this guide. I cant seem to run this. I am a complete newbie :).
I installed NodeJS and Git for Windows. I follows instructions and repeatedly (about 20x times). I also deleted the npm cache and npm under the AppData as well as other dependencies under “my username” folder. I even tried using a different computer and reformat a new computer and I get the same error every single time.

I am using Windows 7, latest patch (whatever that might be as of Juine 24, 2018). For some reason, it looks like it is looking for the a certain file and looking for it in the wrong directory. You may refer to attached screenshot.

Sorry if this is too noobie question, any assistance will be appreciated

justjim1220

@arciemaps new version of MagicMirror just came out a few days ago.

I would scrap everthing and start over with the instructions for the walkthrough.

Only changes I would make is to be sure to get the latest version of everything, ie: nodejs, git for windows, and the MagicMirror.

I think when I started to do this, I had a few problems at first, but once I got it to work, then it got a lot easier…

Are you using Win & 32-bit or 64-bit???

ionut322

Hello guys, newbie here … I did everything by the book on my laptop and it runs fine (I want to build a mirror and Im currently testing the software) but it says hello and nothing more … except the greetings … how do I take pictures ?! … :(

A Former User

@ionut322 take a picture? What do you mean?

justjim1220

@ionut322

I’m with @Sean, need more info to help you…:winking_face:

Johans

@mykle1

Followed your guide to install on my windows 10 - 64 bit machine.
Installation went OK, but when I start mirror I just get a black screen.

This is the error message

Launching application.
Whoops! There was an uncaught exception...
{ Error: listen EADDRINUSE 127.0.0.1:8080
    at Object._errnoException (util.js:1024:11)
    at _exceptionWithHostPort (util.js:1046:20)
    at Server.setupListenHandle [as _listen2] (net.js:1351:14)
    at listenInCluster (net.js:1392:12)
    at GetAddrInfoReqWrap.doListen [as callback] (net.js:1501:7)
    at GetAddrInfoReqWrap.onlookup [as oncomplete] (dns.js:97:10)
  code: 'EADDRINUSE',
  errno: 'EADDRINUSE',
  syscall: 'listen',
  address: '127.0.0.1',
  port: 8080 }
MagicMirror will not quit, but it might be a good idea to check why this happened. Maybe no internet connection?

Hope you can help me out.

Mykle1

@johans said in Complete Walkthrough - Install MagicMirror on a PC - Windows 7/10:

Error: listen EADDRINUSE 127.0.0.1:8080
at Object._errnoException (util.js:1024:11)
at _exceptionWithHostPort

This typically means that another application or program is using the port (8080) that MagicMirror uses. You would have to resolve that issue