Built this during lockdown. PI 4 and 4.3" touch screen with auto dimming, and various other button features. The case was printed on the Guider 2s and I use a Magsafe connector instead of a puchin connector which is unsightly. I have also disabled the internal LED’s so they don’t glow through the white case
Files and details available https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4859163
I’ve been working on these for a few weeks now. The 7 inch screen is for my Pi server, and the 5inch screen is my bedside clock.
Both screens have brightness controls, and module hiding. The seven inch screen has both a manual screen button for reducing the brightness from 180 to 20, which can override the auto dulling and brightening.
Seven Inch (screen grabs - Full and Night mode)
Seven inch Bright mode
Seven inch in night dull mode( Not as bright as the image in real life. At night, its just bright enough to see the time but not bright enough to light the room. Dimming is the same on both screens)
And in dull mode
Five inch
Screen grab of full five inch screen
And night mode
Modules used (and modified)
Clock
MMM-ScreenDimmer
MMM-OpenWeather
weatherforecast (with modified ico sizes for the 5" screen)
MMM-network-signal
MMM-ip
MMM-ModuleToggle
MMM-TouchButton
MMM-ping
internet-monitor
MMM-SystemStats
Thanks
@cowboysdude Sweet, i looked at what everyone had done to get ideas and see whats possible
@mykle1 Well, Based on Australian Dollars>
Raspberry Pi 4 4gb - $105
4.3" DSI Screen - $ 80
Noctua Fan - $ 27
3D Print (Material) $ 8
TOTAL $220
Enjoyment building $priceless LOL
@cowboysdude said in Expensive Bedside Clock:
Sorry for the late reply
All the files are now available on Thingiverse
here are the amendments to boot/config.txt file. For BULLSEYE, you have to use different parameters to make them work
these work for pi3 and pi 4
Pre BULLSEYE
Disable the PWR LED
dtparam=pwr_led_trigger=none
dtparam=pwr_led_activelow=off
Disable the Activity LED
dtparam=act_led_trigger=none
dtparam=act_led_activelow=off
Disable ethernet port LEDs
dtparam=eth_led0=4
dtparam=eth_led1=4
BULLSEYE ONLY
Disable the PWR LED
dtparam=pwr_led_trigger=default-on
dtparam=pwr_led_activelow=off
Disable the Activity LED
dtparam=act_led_trigger=none
dtparam=act_led_activelow=off
Disable Ethernet port LEDs
dtparam=eth_led0=4
dtparam=eth_led1=4
very cool use of broken gadgets. less for landfill and looks awesome
@digied seems speedtest module no longer works since ookla changed their software. i tried the module github and nothing,
@robin-garner It took longer to print the cases than it did to do the software. Its all relatively straightforward modules. Just follow the instructions and you wont have any problems.
Although, for some reason Speedtest module no longer works since Ookla made some changes to their software. This would be the only bug I have fown and that was only recently (since August I think)
@osfersa In the Main.Css file
body {
margin: 10px;
position: absolute;
height: calc(100% - 20px); ##Change this to 100% - xx
width: calc(100% - 20px);
@cowboysdude Sweet, i looked at what everyone had done to get ideas and see whats possible
@ankonaskiff17 I have a bedside dispaly using a 4.3 inch display that works perfectly
https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/15038/expensive-bedside-clock?page=1
I am also working on a smaller one with a 3.5 screen that has just the clock and temperature on it to fit in an enclosure in my shed
@cowboysdude said in Expensive Bedside Clock:
Sorry for the late reply
All the files are now available on Thingiverse
@cowboysdude I will be. I’m currently doing a Tutorial on Instructables for it with all background code for dimming and LED control, and important dimensions to fit in the case. I will link to the three files used in it.
When it’s done, I will post a link on this thread
