@steve23p9835908

@steve23p9835908 said in List Good Monitors To Build With:

Hi,

I’m looking for a monitor right now to use in a PIR setup to save on power. My concern is that the monitor will display “no signal” when the HDMI signal is cut. Should I be worried about this and does anyone know how to get around it?

Thanks,
Steve

Currently having the exact same problem. I’m currently looking into HDMI CEC stuff, but don’t know if I’m able to fix it with that. It may be the best option not to “cut” HDMI output, but to send the monitor into powersave-mode. I will investigate and let you know if there is some progress!

@yawns I think I tried it now for about 5hrs, but Im not able to build the CEC stuff (looks like the how-to is for an older version). Unfortunatly I need some more time to fix those build bugs :(

@yawns said in List Good Monitors To Build With:

@Timeeee said in List Good Monitors To Build With:

HDMI CEC

using https://github.com/Pulse-Eight/libcec indeed works fine, I use the same thing on my pi. It is not yet connected to the PIR sensor, so I cannot provide a out-of-the-box solution for you.
One thing you should keep in mind is the “boot delay” the screen needs when you resume out of standby.

Thank you dude!
Maybe I can get Pulse-Eight running somewhere today. Will hook it up to my PIR as soon as possible :D

The delay is fine for me, better then “no signal” ;)

@steve23p9835908

@steve23p9835908 said in List Good Monitors To Build With:

Hi,

I’m looking for a monitor right now to use in a PIR setup to save on power. My concern is that the monitor will display “no signal” when the HDMI signal is cut. Should I be worried about this and does anyone know how to get around it?

Thanks,
Steve

Currently having the exact same problem. I’m currently looking into HDMI CEC stuff, but don’t know if I’m able to fix it with that. It may be the best option not to “cut” HDMI output, but to send the monitor into powersave-mode. I will investigate and let you know if there is some progress!

Great work @Goldjunge_Chriz , allthough Im a few days late :(

Did you (or someone else?) have a chance to test mirrors with about ~4% transmission? I dont really know if those will be way to dark or if that fits as well.

@bluecaka69 said in Finally finished:

Magic mirror is complete and hanging!!! Ran
electric wires to plug in behind the mirror to conceal them. Then I integrated the motion sensor into the gang box so you really don’t see it!! Overall I love it
photo

Looks gorgeous! Awesome wood, I love the dark color. :)

Whats the exact glas-size you ordered for the mirror? You mentioned a 19" monitor, so my question basically is how much bigger the mirror glas is.