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    • MitchfarinoM Offline
      Mitchfarino Module Developer
      last edited by

      I’ve just ordered a Pi Zero, so was wondering whether MM2 would run fine on that?

      I’m guessing / hoping so, as this will allow me to use my Pi3 for something else.

      Thanks

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      • J Offline
        jfi1310
        last edited by

        I’m very interested too! Can anyone help us?

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        • MichMichM Offline
          MichMich Admin
          last edited by

          It probably can, because the specs are better than the Pi2. But since you’ll need a lot of extra accessories (usb Wifi, mini HDMI to HDMI convertor), it’s probably cheaper to use a Pi2 or Pi3.

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          • MitchfarinoM Offline
            Mitchfarino Module Developer @MichMich
            last edited by

            @MichMich I was just thinking of lower power consumption, plus it would free up my Pi3 for something else :smiley:

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            • J Offline
              jfi1310
              last edited by

              I’ve read something about no support for the Zero. The specs are good enough I think, but is it supported by the software?

              I already have a Zero and a wifi dongle, so it would definetely be cheaper. And less space necessary…

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              • MitchfarinoM Offline
                Mitchfarino Module Developer @jfi1310
                last edited by

                @jfi1310 it may have been me who replied to you. As I was told the zero wasnt supported.

                I’m the same, I’ve got a WiFi adapter etc for mine

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                • MichMichM Offline
                  MichMich Admin
                  last edited by

                  Well I personally never tried it, but I don’t see a reason why it shouldn’t work … :)

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                  • J Offline
                    jfi1310
                    last edited by

                    There’s this topic:
                    https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/201/sudo-npm-start-does-nothing-on-a-pi-zero/12

                    Is it a problem especially with the Pi Zero or just because of the card switching?

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                    • J Offline
                      jfi1310
                      last edited by

                      I just tried to install it on the Pi Zero but there was this message:

                      0_1468582721726_pizero.jpg

                      No Chance?

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                      • MichMichM Offline
                        MichMich Admin
                        last edited by

                        Hmmm … it seems the Zero is running on ARMv6. Just like the the Pi 1. Unfortunately, Electron (the browser frame on which MagicMirror relies) does not support ARMv6. You can install MagicMirror² and just use the serveronly method, but you would need to setup a browser in kiosk mode yourself. Which is tricky on the ARMv6 platform.

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