Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on a custom MagicMirror setup and wanted to share a fun addition I’m experimenting with: integrating stepper motors to add motion-based interactivity.

Using a stepper motor driver (like the A4988 or DRV8825) connected to a Raspberry Pi via GPIO, I’ve managed to make parts of the frame move — for example, a sliding panel that reveals a hidden display or rotates a camera for facial recognition.

I’m controlling the motor using Python (with RPi.GPIO and time libraries), and syncing it with MagicMirror modules via custom notifications. It’s still basic, but the idea is to eventually have the mirror respond to voice or presence detection by physically moving components.

Has anyone else tried mechanical elements like motors with their MagicMirror builds? Would love to hear your ideas or suggestions!

Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on a custom MagicMirror setup and wanted to share a fun addition I’m experimenting with: integrating stepper motors to add motion-based interactivity.

Using a stepper motor driver (like the A4988 or DRV8825) connected to a Raspberry Pi via GPIO, I’ve managed to make parts of the frame move — for example, a sliding panel that reveals a hidden display or rotates a camera for facial recognition.

I’m controlling the motor using Python (with RPi.GPIO and time libraries), and syncing it with MagicMirror modules via custom notifications. It’s still basic, but the idea is to eventually have the mirror respond to voice or presence detection by physically moving components.

Has anyone else tried mechanical elements like motors with their MagicMirror builds? Would love to hear your ideas or suggestions!