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    Connecting Monitor without raspi

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      jtmoore81
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      Has anyone attempted or successfully installed a MM in a mirror without using a Raspi? I have mine setup through a virtual machine as proof of concept and would like to keep it in the VM and I could in theory run the display through Ethernet. But I can’t quiet wrap my head around the logistics just yet.

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        idoodler Module Developer @jtmoore81
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        @jtmoore81 I think you have two options:

        Option 1:
        You could use your VM as a MagicMirror Server and then buy a cheap computer like an Raspberry Pi Zero W, that can be attached to your monitor without a big foot print. The Raspbery Pi Zero W will run MagicMirror Client.

        Option 2:
        Just buy a cheap HDMI to RJ45 adapter. Connect the HDMI adapter to your Host machine and map the HDMI port to your VM.

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          jtmoore81 @idoodler
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          @idoodler Both are good ideas. Thank you.

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            idoodler Module Developer @jtmoore81
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            @jtmoore81 You are welcome. Please keep us up to date, what you choose :thumbs_up:

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