@Mykle1 oh right ok haha, in that case I think I’ll call it a night for now and get some sleep. You’ve been an absolutely great help, I hope I’ve not been to much trouble. I’m not sure what time it is there but you certainly deserve a drink. :-)

@Mykle1 Oh wow it’s working! :-) The time in the top right above the weather bit says 7.02am where the actual correct time on the left of the screen is 1.04am. Thanks I’m well pleased, its a start.

@Mykle1 ok I just thought it was a case of save the config.js and it would come up.
I’ll do that now

@Mykle1 you mean post the code from config.js?

@Mykle1 well I’ve done all you said, entered the locationID and put in the API KEY an it looks exactly like your code. I went to save it and the screen on my main screen where the mirror displayed the time, date and more just went blank.

@Mykle1 thanks you’ve a fantastic help. I’m trying it now but If I’m unable to do something like this. I don’t know how I’m going to be able to move forward, well I will just keep trying.

@Mykle1 ok thanks going there as we speak

@Mykle1 thanks that was what it looked like at the beginning and was not doing anything so I went ahead as suggested https://github.com/MichMich/MagicMirror/tree/master/modules/default/currentweather

To test things out and to get things working you mentioned I needed an api key. So I went to the section information in the module set up a copy and past there example presuming that would be a working one.

{
		module: "currentweather",
		position: "top_right",	// This can be any of the regions.
									// Best results in left or right regions.
		config: {
			// See 'Configuration options' for more information.
			location: "Amsterdam,Netherlands",
			locationID: "", //Location ID from http://openweathermap.org/help/city_list.txt
			appid: "abcde12345abcde12345abcde12345ab" //openweathermap.org API key.
		}

But unfortunately nothing happens, I thought if I was to simply post there code in replacement for mine to test it as above it would work. :-(

@Mykle1 Hi I tried yesterday and it did not work. I tried just now and it copied the code in replacement of the original current weather but it still did not work. please see below my config.js

/* Magic Mirror Config Sample
 *
 * By Michael Teeuw http://michaelteeuw.nl
 * MIT Licensed.
 *
 * For more information how you can configurate this file
 * See https://github.com/MichMich/MagicMirror#configuration
 *
 */

var config = {
	address: "localhost", // Address to listen on, can be:
	                      // - "localhost", "127.0.0.1", "::1" to listen on loopback interface
	                      // - another specific IPv4/6 to listen on a specific interface
	                      // - "", "0.0.0.0", "::" to listen on any interface
	                      // Default, when address config is left out, is "localhost"
	port: 8080,
	ipWhitelist: ["127.0.0.1", "::ffff:127.0.0.1", "::1"], // Set [] to allow all IP addresses
	                                                       // or add a specific IPv4 of 192.168.1.5 :
	                                                       // ["127.0.0.1", "::ffff:127.0.0.1", "::1", "::ffff:192.168.1.5"],
	                                                       // or IPv4 range of 192.168.3.0 --> 192.168.3.15 use CIDR format :
	                                                       // ["127.0.0.1", "::ffff:127.0.0.1", "::1", "::ffff:192.168.3.0/28"],

	language: "en",
	timeFormat: 12,
	units: "metric",

	modules: [
		{
			module: "alert",
		},
		{
			module: "updatenotification",
			position: "top_bar"
		},
		{
			module: "clock",
			position: "top_left"
		},
		{
			module: "calendar",
			header: "US Holidays",
			position: "top_left",
			config: {
				calendars: [
					{
						symbol: "calendar-check-o ",
						url: "webcal://www.calendarlabs.com/templates/ical/US-Holidays.ics"
					}
				]
			}
		},
		{
			module: "compliments",
			position: "lower_third"
		},
			{
		module: "currentweather",
		position: "top_right",	// This can be any of the regions.
									// Best results in left or right regions.
		config: {
			// See 'Configuration options' for more information.
			location: "Amsterdam,Netherlands",
			locationID: "", //Location ID from http://openweathermap.org/help/city_list.txt
			appid: "abcde12345abcde12345abcde12345ab" //openweathermap.org API key.
		}
		},
		{
			module: "weatherforecast",
			position: "top_right",
			header: "Weather Forecast",
			config: {
				location: "New York",
				locationID: "5128581",  //ID from http://www.openweathermap.org/help/city_list.txt
				appid: "YOUR_OPENWEATHER_API_KEY"
			}
		},
		{
			module: "newsfeed",
			position: "bottom_bar",
			config: {
				feeds: [
					{
						title: "New York Times",
						url: "http://www.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml"
					}
				],
				showSourceTitle: true,
				showPublishDate: true
			}
		},
	]

};

/*************** DO NOT EDIT THE LINE BELOW ***************/
if (typeof module !== "undefined") {module.exports = config;}

Hi so I’m currently trying to change the current weather details in the nano config/config.js folder. I wanted to try copying and pasting the information shown below to replace the current details in there as a test to get it working. I’m yet to be success full. So I copy the info below and copy and past it over the details already in the file for current weather, but for some reason each time it just re-copys whats already in there New York, instead of replacing it with Amsterdam,Netherlands and all the other info. It seems to paste everywhere else but not in that folder.

Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

{
		module: "currentweather",
		position: "top_right",	// This can be any of the regions.
									// Best results in left or right regions.
		config: {
			// See 'Configuration options' for more information.
			location: "Amsterdam,Netherlands",
			locationID: "", //Location ID from http://openweathermap.org/help/city_list.txt
			appid: "abcde12345abcde12345abcde12345ab" //openweathermap.org API key.
		}

@j.e.f.f

Thanks very much j.e.f.f that’s very helpful advice. I’m pleased I’m not the only one that has had this issue. I couldn’t even find the code line [SeatDefaults] on the page /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf . I’ll try your suggestion, Mykle1 had also suggested this option to me but I just wanted to dig a little deeper and find out why [SeatDefaults] was not in the script for GNU nano 2.7.4 File: /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf

I’m sure there’s probably a obvious explanation for it.

So how do I install on my Raspberry Pi 3 and is it suitable.I’m running Raspbian Stretch with desktop
Image with desktop based on Debian Stretch
Version: September 2017
Release date: 2017-09-07
Kernel version: 4.9
Release notes: Link

Hi so I’m slowly getting into configuring my Raspberry Pi.

I’m running Raspbian Stretch with desktop
Image with desktop based on Debian Stretch
Version: September 2017
Release date: 2017-09-07
Kernel version: 4.9
Release notes: Link

I’m following the details on this page https://github.com/MichMich/MagicMirror/wiki/Configuring-the-Raspberry-Pi

I’m at the section for the screensaver and I’m at the step below.

Add the following line below [SeatDefaults]

xserver-command=X -s 0 -dpms

But I’ve typed everything in correctly but I’m unable to find the line [SeatDefaults]

at the top of the open screen reads
GNU nano 2.7.4 File: /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

@Mykle1 ok thanks so I have the mirror screen on my desktop and the menu bar after I pressed alt. What do I do know close it down?

@Mykle1 so I think I’ve done this as you have said. I went onto my desktop where you see the Raspberry Pi screen like you would a computer. I went to the folder you mentioned and deleted it. I then went ahead and followed your instructions. I then went to type npm start my screen flashed up on my desktop MagicMirror2 then dispersed and is showing on my main screen but says Please create a config file. See README for more information.

Then below says If you get this message while your config file is already created, your config file probably contains an error. Use a JavaScript linter to validate your file?

I’m now unable to get to my pi via my desktop. For some strange reason after typing this I’ve just managed to get back onto my Pi via my desktop.

@Mykle1 I did manage to run the install as you mentioned as well before, it seems that I was in the cd MagicMirror section as you mentioned.

pi@raspberrypi:~/MagicMirror $ npm install

> magicmirror@2.1.3 install /home/pi/MagicMirror
> cd vendor && npm install

magicmirror-vendors@ /home/pi/MagicMirror/vendor
├── font-awesome@4.7.0 
├── moment@2.19.1 
├── moment-timezone@0.5.13 
└── weathericons@2.1.0 


> magicmirror@2.1.3 postinstall /home/pi/MagicMirror
> sh installers/postinstall/postinstall.sh && npm run install-fonts

MagicMirror installation successful!

> magicmirror@2.1.3 install-fonts /home/pi/MagicMirror
> cd fonts && npm install

magicmirror-fonts@ /home/pi/MagicMirror/fonts
└── roboto-fontface@0.8.0 

pi@raspberrypi:~/MagicMirror $ npm start

> magicmirror@2.1.3 start /home/pi/MagicMirror
> sh run-start.sh

/home/pi/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron/index.js:9
 throw new Error('Electron failed to install correctly, please delete node_modules/electron and try installing again')
 ^

Error: Electron failed to install correctly, please delete node_modules/electron and try installing again
   at Object. (/home/pi/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron/index.js:9:9)
   at Module._compile (module.js:570:32)
   at Object.Module._extensions..js (module.js:579:10)
   at Module.load (module.js:487:32)
   at tryModuleLoad (module.js:446:12)
   at Function.Module._load (module.js:438:3)
   at Module.require (module.js:497:17)
   at require (internal/module.js:20:19)
   at Object. (/home/pi/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron/cli.js:3:16)
   at Module._compile (module.js:570:32)

npm ERR! Linux 4.9.59-v7+
npm ERR! argv "/usr/bin/node" "/usr/bin/npm" "start"
npm ERR! node v6.11.5
npm ERR! npm  v3.10.10
npm ERR! code ELIFECYCLE
npm ERR! magicmirror@2.1.3 start: `sh run-start.sh`
npm ERR! Exit status 1
npm ERR! 
npm ERR! Failed at the magicmirror@2.1.3 start script 'sh run-start.sh'.
npm ERR! Make sure you have the latest version of node.js and npm installed.
npm ERR! If you do, this is most likely a problem with the magicmirror package,
npm ERR! not with npm itself.
npm ERR! Tell the author that this fails on your system:
npm ERR!     sh run-start.sh
npm ERR! You can get information on how to open an issue for this project with:
npm ERR!     npm bugs magicmirror
npm ERR! Or if that isn't available, you can get their info via:
npm ERR!     npm owner ls magicmirror
npm ERR! There is likely additional logging output above.

npm ERR! Please include the following file with any support request:
npm ERR!     /home/pi/MagicMirror/npm-debug.log
pi@raspberrypi:~/MagicMirror $ npm start

> magicmirror@2.1.3 start /home/pi/MagicMirror
> sh run-start.sh

/home/pi/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron/index.js:9
 throw new Error('Electron failed to install correctly, please delete node_modules/electron and try installing again')
 ^

Error: Electron failed to install correctly, please delete node_modules/electron and try installing again
   at Object. (/home/pi/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron/index.js:9:9)
   at Module._compile (module.js:570:32)
   at Object.Module._extensions..js (module.js:579:10)
   at Module.load (module.js:487:32)
   at tryModuleLoad (module.js:446:12)
   at Function.Module._load (module.js:438:3)
   at Module.require (module.js:497:17)
   at require (internal/module.js:20:19)
   at Object. (/home/pi/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron/cli.js:3:16)
   at Module._compile (module.js:570:32)

npm ERR! Linux 4.9.59-v7+
npm ERR! argv "/usr/bin/node" "/usr/bin/npm" "start"
npm ERR! node v6.11.5
npm ERR! npm  v3.10.10
npm ERR! code ELIFECYCLE
npm ERR! magicmirror@2.1.3 start: `sh run-start.sh`
npm ERR! Exit status 1
npm ERR! 
npm ERR! Failed at the magicmirror@2.1.3 start script 'sh run-start.sh'.
npm ERR! Make sure you have the latest version of node.js and npm installed.
npm ERR! If you do, this is most likely a problem with the magicmirror package,
npm ERR! not with npm itself.
npm ERR! Tell the author that this fails on your system:
npm ERR!     sh run-start.sh
npm ERR! You can get information on how to open an issue for this project with:
npm ERR!     npm bugs magicmirror
npm ERR! Or if that isn't available, you can get their info via:
npm ERR!     npm owner ls magicmirror
npm ERR! There is likely additional logging output above.

npm ERR! Please include the following file with any support request:
npm ERR!     /home/pi/MagicMirror/npm-debug.log
pi@raspberrypi:~/MagicMirror $ 

@Mykle1 thanks very much I don’t want to be a pain with all these questions.

So I tried what you’ve said and I get the code below:

pi@raspberrypi:~/MagicMirror $ npm start

> magicmirror@2.1.3 start /home/pi/MagicMirror
> sh run-start.sh

/home/pi/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron/index.js:9
  throw new Error('Electron failed to install correctly, please delete node_modules/electron and try installing again')
  ^

Error: Electron failed to install correctly, please delete node_modules/electron and try installing again
    at Object. (/home/pi/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron/index.js:9:9)
    at Module._compile (module.js:570:32)
    at Object.Module._extensions..js (module.js:579:10)
    at Module.load (module.js:487:32)
    at tryModuleLoad (module.js:446:12)
    at Function.Module._load (module.js:438:3)
    at Module.require (module.js:497:17)
    at require (internal/module.js:20:19)
    at Object. (/home/pi/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron/cli.js:3:16)
    at Module._compile (module.js:570:32)

npm ERR! Linux 4.9.59-v7+
npm ERR! argv "/usr/bin/node" "/usr/bin/npm" "start"
npm ERR! node v6.11.5
npm ERR! npm  v3.10.10
npm ERR! code ELIFECYCLE
npm ERR! magicmirror@2.1.3 start: `sh run-start.sh`
npm ERR! Exit status 1
npm ERR! 
npm ERR! Failed at the magicmirror@2.1.3 start script 'sh run-start.sh'.
npm ERR! Make sure you have the latest version of node.js and npm installed.
npm ERR! If you do, this is most likely a problem with the magicmirror package,
npm ERR! not with npm itself.
npm ERR! Tell the author that this fails on your system:
npm ERR!     sh run-start.sh
npm ERR! You can get information on how to open an issue for this project with:
npm ERR!     npm bugs magicmirror
npm ERR! Or if that isn't available, you can get their info via:
npm ERR!     npm owner ls magicmirror
npm ERR! There is likely additional logging output above.

npm ERR! Please include the following file with any support request:
npm ERR!     /home/pi/MagicMirror/npm-debug.log
pi@raspberrypi:~/MagicMirror $ 

Thank you Mykle,

I’m a complete beginner and no nothing about C code or how to code a Raspberry Pi. I’m just learning as I go along so any help would be most useful.

I’ve not run the mirror and would’nt even know where to start to do this. I’m just following the instructions from the website. I came up with this issue and I’m totally stuck.

I’m just so grateful for people like you and this forum for yours, and everyone’s great knowledge. I’m very keen to learn, I’m dyslexic and it can some times take me longer than others to do things like this but I’m determined not to give up.

So if you would be so kind to assist me and advise me of to what you mean by

cd into the MagicMirror directory and run npm start and lets see what you get.

npm start

and lets see what you get.

Many thanks in advance for all your help.

Re: Beginner MagicMirror Install Issue - apt --fix-broken install

So I’m getting ever so closer hoping that someone out there will be able to help. I’m running the latest version of

Raspbian Stretch with desktop
Image with desktop based on Debian Stretch
Version: September 2017
Release date: 2017-09-07
Kernel version: 4.9

I’ve done I don’t know how many Micro SD’s I’ve formatted and how many re-installs I’ve done, but I’ve finally managed to get MagicMirror2 installed or so I thought.

I get everything almost installed and then just at the end I get this…

Node.js installation Done!
Cloning MagicMirror ...
Cloning into 'MagicMirror'...
remote: Counting objects: 8798, done.
remote: Compressing objects: 100% (68/68), done.
remote: Total 8798 (delta 46), reused 77 (delta 33), pack-reused 8695
Receiving objects: 100% (8798/8798), 11.32 MiB | 2.78 MiB/s, done.
Resolving deltas: 100% (4968/4968), done.
Cloning MagicMirror Done!
Installing dependencies ...
npm WARN prefer global coffee-script@1.10.0 should be installed with -g
npm WARN prefer global jsonlint@1.6.2 should be installed with -g

> uws@0.14.5 install /home/pi/MagicMirror/node_modules/uws
> node-gyp rebuild > build_log.txt 2>&1 || exit 0



Unable to install dependencies!

It’s really frustrating I’ve been on this all day and thought I had finally cracked it with the good advice from lavolp3. But unfortunately I seem to have hit a brick wall any help would be gratefully appreciated. I’m new to all this so the more simple you can make it the better thanks.