![]() If you've already got a computer on your wall, you may as well add some voice interaction. There are also some additional configuration details regarding screen orientation, screensaver settings, and wifi. To edit this, navigate to the MagicMirror/config/config.js file and add custom location, calenders, moldules, etc. This should show the default mirror dashboard which you will immediately want to customize. If these ran successfully, you can just navigate to the MagicMirror directory, and run npm start Then I downloaded and installed magic mirror using: There is a guide on the website to install MagicMirror, but it didn't entirely work for me.įirst I had to update NodeJs and electron by running the following commands:Ĭurl -sL - Node.js v4 LTS "Argon" | sudo bash. With the basic setup done, we will now install the core application called MagicMirror. This lets you work remotely once you've finished the initial setup, without plugging in a keyboard and mouse. You should also follow these steps to enable VNC Viewer, a remote desktop tool that allows to you access your RPi desktop from any computer on the same network. Once the Pi starts up, run the following in terminal to get the software up to date: I strongly recommend raspbian jessie, which already has a great install guide. Of course the first step is just getting an operating system. So you've built your hardware! That's awesome, now it's time to get the raspberry pi running the MagicMirror and Alexa software. If there are loose monitor controls, cover the exposed backside of the circuit board with electrical tape, and tape it to the back of your monitor. Start by removing the monitors bezel by removing screws and jabbing a knife or paint scraper in the seam of the monitor. The goal here is to get 4 pieces of wood around your monitor. Step 2: Building the Wood Monitor Enclosure You're done! Let it sit for a while before moving, as it hasn't really stuck in place until all the soap mixture dries.
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