still no success, do i need to install MMM-Hotword…?? i havent came across anything in its readme like that… just asking…

Hello friends, i m installing GA module as given in its readme file at MMM-GoogleAssistant

i am installing this GA Module and i am stuck at “Run the Sample Code” … i followed the readme file and when i enter the command “googlesamples-assistant-hotword --project-id my-dev-project --device-model-id my-model” in the terminal, it says “Segmentation fault”
i tried different id’s and stuff, searched but i got no luck… more over its bit confusing with model id, device model id, project id, etc … i have Magic Mirror running fine with default modules… Please help me out with this! Thanks.

Hello friends, previously selected monitor to buy was 24inch BenQ GW2470ML available on Amazon GW2470ML

But, i came across another monitor which are 27 inch and thought i could go for a bigger screen… So i request you friends to take a look and suggest me which is worth buying… These are the other two monitors…

Acer S271 HLG 27" on amazon also see details on acer

BenQ 27" on amazon also see details on benq

How are these 27inch monitors? Should i buy previously selected 24in or 27in monitors… I think bigger is better if its worth to buy for magic mirror…i am tempted to buy the bigger screen monitor… Suggest me one out of these…

@dæmoneyes …FAN 1 I am using 12v 0.18A CPU Cooling Fan, but i power it with a Laptop charger 1 with 16v 3.5A output so it gives better performance and makes a bit noise, i think we wont hear the noise when its all packed & built in the wooden frame… I had fully opened the fan, cleaned and lubricated it, also works with another Laptop charger 2 with 19v 4.5A output, same noise, superb extra speedy air flow!!! It doesn’t get hot when kept on for 2hours… This is mounted on top side of Rpi3B+, the air will be blown on RPi and then i will direct it to make it flow to the AC/DC adapters…

FAN 2 Rpi 5v fan, 30x30x30mm… I power it with mobile phone charger 5v 1A… I dont want to power it from Rpi… Tried to power it with 10v 2A but it rotates with ultra high speed, low noise… But it got super hot in just a second… So i m not overpowering this one, also its small… Mounted at bottom side of Rpi…

FAN 3 12v 0.18A CPU Fan, will be using this as the main air sucker in the wooden frame… Powered with Laptop charger 2
fan 1 and fan 3 are same model, using both with different power input.

Finally i will direct all air to monitor…
During building the wooden frame i may add another small fans to add the air flow for monitor if it gets hot like you had… . The built will be a bulky one in L shaped… It will be divided into 2 wodden box… Will share it when completed…

And your idea is good for me to use heat sinks as i have a few and got no other use…
Thanks.

@dæmoneyes said in Cooling solution for LCD monitor?:

@roxx nice! So Im guessing your’s is a pretty big build then. Looking forward to seeing you post it!
Ya I got several heat sinks that I put on the back of the monitor to ensure the heat gets dissipated.

Ya, it will be a thick one… mounted Rpi 3 with cpu fan, thats about 12x12x10cms… i will make it such a way that air blows on the Rpi 3 and then same air goes through all the ac/dc adaptors and then to the monitor, finally an exit for it… inbetween i will have heat sinks, aluminium fills/nets to keep the air cool… I have rip opened all the different adaptors from its case and using the circuits from it, changed how the wires will go, etc… i have a “L” shaped wooden structure/design in mind…

I am doing it this much because i wish to run magic mirror all round the clock with Google assistant…

Hi all… I am building magic mirror and i am using cooling fans from computer cpu to circulate air, keep it cool… Powered it with a 12v adaptor, another 5v fan powered by mobile phone charger, etc… So i have multiple ad/dc Power adaptors, for Rpi, fan, another fan etc… Search amazon for different types of fans… Also the heatsink from computer is useful… Or get something like a net made of aluminium…

Hello friends… finally i have decided to buy “BenQ GW2470ML” it has inbuilt speakers, there is another variant also without speakers. I will be buying it in 2 or 3 days. I hope buying this monitor is worth it…

BenQ GW2470ML

Amazon GW2470ML

Any last moment questions or advice!?

@bkeyport said in Monitor for MagicMirror, 22-26 inch:

I grabbed an ACER KA270H Abix - because it’s thin and has very little face plastic - so I don’t have to take it apart to use it. Ended up taking it apart anyway to see if the name badge bar is removable to make no face plastic, and it is… Pulled it off, black taped over the metal piece it hid, and have the button bar ready to move to an edge.

… does it have inbuilt speakers? I guess “abix” means without speakers… i am not sure…

Thanks for your inputs, friends… I will go to shops and find a monitor to buy hand to hand, on the internet i am just selecting which to buy, least i prefer to buy online, but doable…

Thickness wont be a problem i guess because i have already thought to make a thick frame, i have mounted cooling fans from my PC on my Rpi3B+ so its around 12x12x15cm… Will post pics once its fully built. Also the AC/DC adapters for fan will occupy space!

hi all, as i am in the making of magic mirror… i am using my 50 inch tv to test and run it… but now to finally build MM i need to separately buy a monitor…
these are few monitors i have selected… … please advice me, share me what are your opinions, which one should i buy…?

Acer R240HY Abmidx 23.8-inch Full HD VA Monitor (Black)

Acer HA240Y 23.8" Full HD IPS White Color Ultra Slim Monitor - 250 Nits - 4MS Response Time - 2W X 2 Stereo Speakers (23.8")

LG 22 inch Full HD, IPS Monitor with VGA, HDMI, Audio Out, Heaphone Ports - 22MP48HQ (Black)

BenQ 23.8 inch (60.4 cm) Thin Bezel LED Monitor - Full HD, VA Panel with VGA, Dual HDMI, Heaphone Ports - GW2470HL (Black)

Dell 23.8 inch (60.47 cm) LED Monitor - Full HD, IPS Panel with VGA, HDMI Ports - E2418HN (Black)

i am still confused which one to buy, also if there is some other monitor, do suggest me. do i need internal speakers? i will be using google assistant with MM. and i wish to run MagicMirror all round the clock.

thanks in advance, i dont have any old or other spare display so i need to buy a new one… please help me decide which one to buy…

update 1st March: i am buying BenQ 27inch, details on BenQ.com