- #RASPBERRY PI MAGIC MIRROR ANDROID#
- #RASPBERRY PI MAGIC MIRROR TRIAL#
- #RASPBERRY PI MAGIC MIRROR PASSWORD#
- #RASPBERRY PI MAGIC MIRROR TV#
Integrate the software with Tasker, so I can interact with my mirror through my Android phone or Smartwatch.Get shorter cords in the back, the HDMi cable and power cable I’m using now are way too long.Make it display the latest news, the RSS wasn’t working for some reason.Fix the imperfections of the frame and generally make it look nicer.Get MagicMirror2 running on the Pi Zero or alternatively, get a Rpi 3.There are a few things with this build I plan on improving:
#RASPBERRY PI MAGIC MIRROR TV#
I then hooked up a cheap 4-port USB hub to the pi, where I put in an old Wifi adapter I had, and an air mouse I used to use for my Android TV box. However, I recommend installing MagicMirror² platform, you can follow the complete setup guide here To set up the webpage, I downloaded jangellx’s Magic Mirror variant from Github, changed the settings and uploaded it to the webserver.
#RASPBERRY PI MAGIC MIRROR PASSWORD#
The script is password protected so only I can access it. I then set up a few commands to start it up in kiosk mode, and directed it to my magic mirror website. I plan on installing MagicMirror2 on it in the near future, but I wanted to get it going right away so I just directed it to an already set up Magic Mirror website I run on a personal domain (/magicmirror). I installed Raspbian Jessie onto the SD card and inserted it into the computer. The Raspberry Pi Zero is a neat little computer. But when I tried to boot it up I discovered it was stuck in a bootloop. I tried reflashing it, but it only worked for a few boot ups before bootlooping again so I thought to hell with it and bought a raspberry pi zero. I was originally going to run the mirror on an old Android TV stick I had lying around. The only annoying thing is that I always have to reach inside the mirror and press the power button to power it on.Įverything fit in neatly! The Raspberry Pi / Electronics I added a white lamp cord with a on/off switch. I think it actually looks quite neat, all tucked in there. I should have taken more photos of the frame building but I totally forgot about it! I finally painted the frame with some white paint I had.Īfter I mounted the screen all that was left was mounting the electronics into place and hooking everything up. I would recommend getting a piece of glass that is exactly the same size as your mirror if you want to make your life easier! I also added black crafting paper around it to block out light on the sides, since the monitor is a bit smaller than the glass. I ran into some trouble mounting the screen inside the frame, it was always a bit crooked, but I finally managed to get it right and fasten it into place. I often got delayed because I needed extra bits and pieces, but I finally finished it. I worked on the frame on and off for at least 3 weeks i think. I measured the wood and sawed down to the size I needed (The glass is 55x32cm, which is about 21×12.5 inches). He used it to build shelving but it was surprisingly nice. I used some wood I just had lying around that was left by the previous owner of the house.
#RASPBERRY PI MAGIC MIRROR TRIAL#
I went through a lot of trial and error here, and also learned a lot, which was also something I set out to do with this project. I think a part of it was that I don’t have a nice workspace at home, so I had to make do with a small table in the basement, where I keep the washing machine. I know piecing together a few boards barely qualifies as woodworking, but this was a bit of a challenge for me. I was left with a bare-bones, somewhat heavy screen.Īnd now, on to the most challenging part (for me) of this project – Building the frame around the glass & monitor Building the Frame Not hard on this monitor, just a few screws off the back and prying the case apart. The next phase was to rip it out of it’s casing. It only has a VGA port, so I had to buy a cheap VGA to HDMI adaptor like this one, except mine was way cheaper. I got it for really cheap, so I went with it. It is a 22-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor, nothing fancy. But I didn’t worry too much about that, so I went online and bought an old BenQ monitor (The model no. You can basically use any old computer monitor, but newer is of course better when it comes to weight, heat emission and such. On this part of the mirror I didn’t want to spend a fortune. I have to admit that I was a bit worried about having glass shipped to me a long way, but these guys are professionals, everything went smoothly!Īll in all I’m really happy about the quality of this glass, the mirror looks so smooth and there’s no warping or defects on it.
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