@Ivanov_d said in New 2-way mirror supplier - low prices and lead times:

Hey, Ivanov! It’s awesome to see someone not just offering a great product but also making sure that every cent goes to a good cause — huge respect for that. Before I jump in and support either by ordering a mirror or contributing to your donation efforts, I’d love to clarify a few things. How does the mirror handle prolonged exposure to high humidity, especially in a bathroom setup? Also, when it comes to the laser-cut foil, do you offer customization for intricate designs, or is there a limitation on detail level? And lastly, since you’re shipping these out individually, do you have a rough estimate on the cost to, say, Germany?

@Kelemvor said in Weather module doesn't load:

Hi,

Just playing with MM for the first time. The starter page works, but the Weather doesn’t load. I looked in the config and it looks like I might have to provide an API key? Is that right? I went to the OpenWeather website and it looks like their API is free for a certain amount of usage, but I have to give payment information, so I’m not going to do that.

Am I understanding that right? Is there a way to use this without having to provide payment info? Or is there a different module to use that is truly free? All I want is the current temp and the forecast for a week or so. Nothing fancy.

Thanks!

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Oh man, I totally get where you’re coming from! I remember setting up MM for the first time and running into the same issue with the weather module. It’s kind of annoying when something is advertised as free but still asks for payment details, right? I ended up going down a rabbit hole looking for alternatives and finally found a workaround with another provider that didn’t require a card. Hope you get it sorted out—once it’s up and running, it’s a great feature to have!

@GalaChen said in Running Linux Environment on Android Device via USB for MagicMirror:

Hello everyone!

I’m currently working on a project to modify an Android-based “magic mirror” device, which connects to my desktop via USB. My goal is to run MagicMirror on the Android device by setting up a Linux environment. I plan to use tools like UserLAnd to simulate a Linux system on the Android device and then run MagicMirror, but I have a few questions and would appreciate some advice from the community:

USB Connection Issue: My device has a USB port that is identical to the USB port on my desktop. Once I connect the device to my desktop via a USB cable, will I be able to directly interact with the device (such as using ADB or other debugging tools) and install a Linux environment on it?

Using UserLAnd: I plan to use the UserLAnd app on the Android device to run a Linux distribution (like Ubuntu) and then install MagicMirror in that environment. Has anyone tried this approach? Are there any performance or compatibility issues I should be aware of?

Running the Linux Environment: Once I have Linux running via UserLAnd and MagicMirror installed, will I need to make any special adjustments (like screen resolution or MagicMirror configuration) to ensure it displays properly on my mirror screen?

I would appreciate any insights or advice from experienced developers in the community. Thanks in advance for your help!

@GalaChen said in Running Linux Environment on Android Device via USB for MagicMirror:

Hello everyone!

I’m currently working on a project to modify an Android-based “magic mirror” device, which connects to my desktop via USB. My goal is to run MagicMirror on the Android device by setting up a Linux environment. I plan to use tools like UserLAnd to simulate a Linux system on the Android device and then run MagicMirror, but I have a few questions and would appreciate some advice from the community:

USB Connection Issue: My device has a USB port that is identical to the USB port on my desktop. Once I connect the device to my desktop via a USB cable, will I be able to directly interact with the device (such as using ADB or other debugging tools) and install a Linux environment on it?

Using UserLAnd: I plan to use the UserLAnd app on the Android device to run a Linux distribution (like Ubuntu) and then install MagicMirror in that environment. Has anyone tried this approach? Are there any performance or compatibility issues I should be aware of?

Running the Linux Environment: Once I have Linux running via UserLAnd and MagicMirror installed, will I need to make any special adjustments (like screen resolution or MagicMirror configuration) to ensure it displays properly on my mirror screen?

I would appreciate any insights or advice from experienced developers in the community. Thanks in advance for your help!

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I managed to run MagicMirror on an Android device using UserLAnd, and ADB over USB worked fine for me, i could install and manage the Linux environment without issues. However, performance was a bit sluggish, and getting the resolution right was tricky. I had to tweak the CSS manually to make it display properly. Has anyone found a way to improve performance, maybe by optimizing the Linux setup? I actually came to the forum looking for answers to the same question