Npm start issues

[Coltjb45]

I’m just starting out too, that’s why I’m having problems. Lol

[cruunnerr]

hmm. which os did u use? is it a fresh install?
I’m using stretch lite, but that needs more steps to install the MM.

So i recommend to use a desktop version (with pixel) for the first.
If u did, i would use this guide: https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/236/complete-setup-tutorial

Or, if u would like to use a lite OS Version i would use this: https://github.com/MichMich/MagicMirror/wiki/Jessie-Lite-Installation-Guide

Last one worked fine for me. It takes about 30-60 Minutes all in all to set up the Magic Mirror when i did it first time. Important is to read carefully and take the time u need for it ;)

[Coltjb45]

I used automatic installer. And the OS was the lite system that came with my raspberry

[Coltjb45]

I tried your first suggestion and this is what happened.

pi@raspberrypi:~/MagicMirror $ DISPLAY=:0 nohup npm start &
[1] 1854
pi@raspberrypi:~/MagicMirror $ #nohup: ignoring input and appending output to 'nohup.out

[cruunnerr]

that should be the reason, why u are running in trouble. With the lite version there are missing some packages, which u have to install manually.

i would delete the MagicMirror folder with “rmdir MagicMirror” and try to set it up again with using the second link i posted above.

Even better if u install a whole new OS on your SD-Card, 'cause i don’t know what stuff is installed there.

[Coltjb45]

It said failed to remove magic mirror

[cruunnerr]

try

rmdir /home/pi/MagicMirror

or maybe

sudo rmdir /home/pi/MagicMirror

[Coltjb45]

both didn’t work