@KirAsh4 Siri! Lower the force field!

I have a DVI right angle adapter with a DVI to HDMI Cable.

If you are looking for bulk. I would suggesting phoning a few IT resellers to see if you can get some old OEM gear.

I thought the same for a long time using the because I didnt have a breadboard. I went with the PIR Setup on the raspberry pi website. Managed to use this code to see that it works. You will need gpiozero to run it. Open Python 3. File > New. Paste this code in.

from gpiozero import MotionSensor
import os

pir = MotionSensor(4) #4 is the Pin?
while True:
  if pir.wait_for_motion(timeout=10*60): #10 * 60 Seconds
        os.system("/opt/vc/bin/tvservice -p")
  else:
     os.system("/opt/vc/bin/tvservice -o")

You can if you want edit
os.system("/opt/vc/bin/tvservice -p")
to
print("Motion Detected")
to test if your PIR Sensor is working ok. After changing it, save it and press Ctrl + F5 to run the code. It will then spam up with motion detect or undetected depending on what you’ve changed.

@deephouselounge I would suggest going to a local IT shop for the cheapest of cheap or look for second hand monitor online.
Make sure the ports suit your means though.

@ronny3050 Any ideas on how to clear notifcations once read?

Great blog. Very nice read. Unless there is a lottery win in my future I dont see there being anything bigger.

It works a treat! Thanks again.

Just given this a go and it looks great. :)

I made an attempt at fixing it but I struggled to find many JavaScript/Node.js tutorials out there. I have however managed to compile a straight forward script in Python that I have set up to run with pm2. A workaround for those who are in high demand for the motion sensor to work and to give paviro some breathing space.

Sorry but I don’t know how to add this as code snippets. If a mod could help me out that that would be great.

Open Python 3. File > New. Paste this code in.

from gpiozero import MotionSensor
import os

pir = MotionSensor(4) #4 is the Pin?
while True:
    if pir.wait_for_motion(timeout=10*60): #10 * 60 Seconds
        os.system("/opt/vc/bin/tvservice -p")
    else:
        os.system("/opt/vc/bin/tvservice -o")

You can if you want edit
os.system("/opt/vc/bin/tvservice -p")
to
print("Motion Detected")
to test if your PIR Sensor is working ok. After changing it, save it and press Ctrl + F5 to run the code. It will then spam up with motion detect or undetected depending on what you’ve changed.

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Sounds to me like a hiccup on your network.

Happened to me yesterday. Seemed to resolve itself today.

Still a no go for me.

Any ETA on when the update will occur for removing the wiring-pi dependency? I wouldn’t like going down to a lower version of Node.js for this to work encase I break the whole thing.

I see that the API supports champions league. Ive added Champions to the league list with id 440 but it seems that it gets stuck in a loading screen.
Perhaps cause there has been no games yet?
Was looking to isolate a certain group in the champions league, group C, any advise on making amendments?

@Mitchfarino said in McSorley's Mirror:

@McSorley Did you completely gut the monitor?

I’ve taken the plastic frame off and left everything else, so it’s just all the metal exposed

Yep. Bare bones. Leave the metal frame on of course, you might bleed the monitor trying to remove it.

@Mitchfarino said in McSorley's Mirror:

I haven’t bought my acrylic yet.

I’ll be going with the same site that you have used, so I feel better now I have seen what it looks like!

Nice work!

Make sure you get it cut to the right size. Its not very easily to play with.

If I were to find an API for the Scottish football league could I use it with this?

@gshimself said in McSorley's Mirror:

Looks really good man! Any thoughts to add any more modules later on or are you happy as it is? :)

I’ve been on the lookout for more on the forums but nothing has really caught my eye yet. For sure though, certainly want to keep adding and improving it.

@strawberry-3.141 said in McSorley's Mirror:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HDE-Plated-Degree-Female-Adapter/dp/B0080ID9ZW/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-Degree-Angled-DVI-D-Monitor/dp/B0035PS586/

Exactly what i’ve been looking for! Thanks.

Hey everyone,

Found out about MagicMirror’s from the few viral posts thats I’ve seen on reddit and last month decided to give it a go.

I no longer used my dual monitor desktop so decided to take one apart and see how difficult making the mirror could be.

It was an HP 2011x 20inch Monitor and bought the a RaspberryPi 3 to attempt the programming.

I am an IT technician by profession so I am happy to get my hands in taking stuff apart and putting it back together again.

I bought the 2 way reflective plastic from
http://www.cutplasticsheeting.co.uk/mirrored-sheeting/two-way-acrylic-mirror
which has a really good service and works well for builders in the UK.

My dad is the handyman. Joiner for 40 years. He helped out with building the frame and casing for the mirror. Made out of mahogany and plywood for support.

There is the one issue because of the type of monitor the DVI connection is facing outwards rather than down. Anyone able to suggest an alternative circuit that would be compatible or a way that this could be mounted to a wall?

Not added much in terms of modules apart from the IP showing which is handy for remote connections.

Let me know what you all think! :D

Cheers,
McSorley