Read the statement by Michael Teeuw here.
Introduce yourself!
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@analogcheep give this a try as will need little programming and gives you bit more of the config
https://github.com/StuartIanNaylor/MagicMirrorPi0StretchLite
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Scrap that as after some playing now do things totally different and its much easier for the zero. Slightly unsure why such complicated methods exist for the pi0 as its really simple.
Haven’t even bothered with a script as its easy and the NodeJS tools are extremely user friendly.
https://github.com/StuartIanNaylor/MagicMirror-Install-Guide-Raspberry-0-to-3
Try that instead now I have a week under my belt with a zero and MM :) -
Hello my name is Steve, I’m retired and trying to keep the old mind sharp. Creating my first MagicMirror has really helped. It was a tremendous struggle. There is a whole new mindset and language to learn when it comes to talking and coding and working with MagicMirror. Took me awhile to catch on. Before I started all I wanted to do was figure a way to automate some window blinds in a upstairs window. YouTube introduces me to Arduino then Esp8266 then Raspberry pi. Then Raspberry pi introduces me to MagicMirror. Have forgotten the automated blinds. So I guess I’ll see you around.
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Hello everyone,
I work at a school and thought this Raspberry Pi project would be perfect for a bulletin board.
It is definitely more involved than I thought it would be. But its been a great learning experience.
Still working out the bugs though. Hopefully have it bug free soon!
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Hi, my name is Joe
Im 29 year old from Philadelphia, PA, USA and became interested in building my own smart mirror after seeing one in a department store a few years ago.
I’ve always considered myself tech-savvy but after diving into this, it seems as if my expertises hardly surpassed those who could restart a router lol.
I suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2009, after being mugged by two unknown individuals-- they shot me in the back of my head =/
Despite making-- virtually-- a full recovery, I still suffer memory, comprehension, and concentration issues. Before I get off-topic, I want to say how Michael’s Magic Mirror is what I happened to stumble upon during my hunt for the “smart mirror in the department store.”
I eventually gathered all the materials needed to build my first mirror and proudly fiddle around with it-- tweaking it every chance I get.
I have little knowledge in comp. sci-- being a communications major-- but consider this a huge, new-ish interest of mine.
edit: I just wanted to add how working on the MM has been a form of therapy for me, over the years, and wanted to thank you–Michael and everybody involved-- for this community and making this a project that even I can understand with enough digging.
I just want to apologize now for any and all weirdly worded queries I might have… -
Joe,
I dare speak for everyone when I say, “You are most welcome here.” I’m in NYC. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions. There are plenty of knowledgeable and helpful people here. Go Eagles!
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@Mykle1
NYC, cool… have you been living there long? Idk where I read it, but I assumed you were living in Germany.
Anyways, thank you and it’s funny that you mentioned the Eagles since I have made a slide (using MM-Carousel) dedicated to the Eagles and NFL lol.
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@FruityBebbles said in Introduce yourself!:
I assumed you were living in Germany.
Nein! ;-)
Born and raised and live right here.
Glad you’re enjoying MM. I found it 3 years ago and I’m still having fun with it.
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Nein! ;-)
Lmao, touche =P
Oh, wow 3 years? That was around the time I started this project… Im sorry to hear about the Giants-- not really, though-- but wanna say that Ima follow you on insta-- easier to talk through there, personally.
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Hello! My name is Andrew, I’m 32 years old and currently living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. I am an electrical engineer and systems analyst turned patent attorney.
I recently found your project again and am hoping to make use of it in the coming months. You all have done tremendous work on this project and I look forward to further enhancements.
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So, I am Bernard from South Africa. I have been running my mirror for almost 2 years now and loving it. Remodeled my place last week and now I need to find a new home for my mirror. I am a Systems Analyst by trade and code in my spare time. This is an awesome project and I love helping people on the forum who are facing issues etc. Great project guys.
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hi i am alex, magic mirror is awesome…
is a placer stay here,
i want to install a voice command , if has someone a module easy install…someone know about mmm.awesome.alexa voice command, is working???
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Hello!
I’m Nikola 35, from Croatia.
I started building a door for my electrical cabinet in my house and decided to integrate MagicMirror into it.
I’m programming PLC-s, CNC machines, BASIC and arduinos with a lot of help from internet, but I never writen a single line in java and I’m beginner at C++.
I came searching for help connecting my arduino based solar system management to MagicMirror. -
@Kereknjek said in Introduce yourself!:
I came searching for help connecting my arduino based solar system management to MagicMirror.
did u get the help you needed?
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@sdetweil said in Introduce yourself!:
@Kereknjek said in Introduce yourself!:
I came searching for help connecting my arduino based solar system management to MagicMirror.
did u get the help you needed?
No. I registered to this forum a few minutes ago. :)
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@Kereknjek ok… I would open a topic in the general discussion area
I would also see this module… MMM-ArduPort and how to send data from the arduino to the pi…
I also had added an http server to my arduino ESP8266 NodeMCU and provided apis for data access as another route, which keeps the devices from having to be physically wired together
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Greetings,
My name is Chris from San Diego, CA. I play hockey, play with tech stuff and work for the Government…oh and I am married and have two kids.
I just joined here and I want to build my own Magic Mirror. Is there a ‘starters guide’ somewhere I can use to get going?
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Hi there, I’m Craig. From Scotland and have been thinking about making a margin mirror for a while now. I have got most of my parts together now and am about to start my project which will be slightly different I think or could be a disaster 🙄🙄 we shall see!!
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@Deckard99 said in Introduce yourself!:
Is there a ‘starters guide’ somewhere I can use to get going?
There is no single guide, at least not here. What have you done so far? Are you going to be using a Pi? If so, have you successfully installed the latest Raspbian OS on it? If so, you’re one install script away from installing the MM software. :-)
I suggest you use the “Troubleshooting” category for further questions. There are plenty of people willing and able to answer all your questions there. Not everyone reads the “Introduce yourself” topic.
Welcome
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Hello, my name is Pete from Mesa, Arizona, married for 35 years, father of 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Enjoy electronics/computers as a hobby and found MM to be interesting.
I have built the MagicMirror (without the mirror for now) with Raspberry Pi 3 and a 24" monitor and it is working great. Soon to be adding the traffic module and possibly delving into sensors, RingDoor, facial recognition and more!
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Welcome to the old guy club. We gotta stick together! :thumbsup:
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