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Vilros magic mirror3/1/2023 ![]() ![]() In short, raspberry pi + SD card with MagicMirror module (available through r/magicmirrors), find a 70% transparent 2 way mirror and a cheap LCD monitor that can be removed from its shell and set them flush against each other with a black-out board behind the monitor. Weather API key was easy enough, but google is frustrating.) Generally, the hardest modules to work with are those the need API requests, because then you have to go and create an account to get an API key to add into the config.ini file, however those can also be the most rewarding (weather and maps are the two outstanding ones for me. I have always been interested in coding, but I am far from a coder and far from fully understanding any languages.įor the most part, modules are set-up for their old user in "config files" (.ini files which are edited in notepad), and while they are technically a coding language (java?), it is for the most part fill-in-the-blank. There's a large amount of available modules, and for the most part are easy to install. There's some commands to minimize it, but all that is pretty post-setup. So, when you turn on the Raspberry Pi computer, it boots up as normal, and after a minute or two goes into the mirror modules once configured to do so. Yours may be to get a different, higher resolution monitor.įrom there (well, you might want to play with and set up the Raspberry Pi first), it's just downloading the MagicMirror module, which is added to the Raspbian OS. My solution was to use a 90 degree HDMI cable. This means that rather than a the HDMI port facing the ceiling, it is facing your eyes. Warning: That monitor has flat-angle ports, not downward angled ports. Pry apart the plastic, unscrew the mounted navigation strip and you're free to the the monitor however you like. ![]() I used the Scepter monitor which comes apart very easily and into a very thin LCD frame. Or, do what I did and buy this mirror and frame by Vilaros, recognize from the reviews that you have ~1 and 1/2 inches of depth to work with and go from there. Individual pieces, the expenses will be 2-way 70% transparent mirror, monitor, raspberry pi, 2"x4", mounting materials, screws. If we receive enough donations we might even be able to free up some working hours and spend some extra time improving the MagicMirror² core.If you're crafty, build it. Please consider a donation to help us cover the ongoing costs like webservers and email services. That doesn't mean we don't need any money. LinksĬontributions of all kinds are welcome, not only in the form of code but also with regards toįor the full contribution guidelines, check out: Enjoying MagicMirror? Consider a donation! So no more web server or browser installs necessary! Documentationįor the full documentation including installation instructions, please visit our dedicated documentation website. MagicMirror² focuses on a modular plugin system and uses Electron as an application wrapper. MagicMirror² is built by the creator of the original MagicMirror with the incredible help of a growing community of contributors. With a growing list of installable modules, the MagicMirror² allows you to convert your hallway or bathroom mirror into your personal assistant. ![]() MagicMirror² is an open source modular smart mirror platform. ![]()
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