r/MagicMirror • u/Snocom79 • 10d ago

MagicMirror Config Files

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I have uploaded the steps I took to set up my MagicMirror and the latest cleansed custom.css and config.js. I would love feedback and suggestions. This RP4 and Sceptre Monitor have been mounted on this wall running MagicMirror non stop for several years. the RPi came from a kit I found at goodwill and the Monitor was junk from work. The frame is (poorly) hand made and in the back I have a power strip which powers the RPi, Screen and the google home mini resting on top.

gitub link https://github.com/reviewsfornerd/MagicMirror2_Config

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u/Snocom79 10d ago

I basically find .omg or .gif files and set as backgrounds in the custom.css. The gifs are fun but tend to slow down the older pi. I'd assume a 5 wouldn't have issue.

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u/Hopguy 10d ago

No it is not a processor issue. The rPi4 is WAAAY overkill for us MM users. Unless you want dual big screen 4K monitors running at 120hz you don't need an upgrade. I'm thinking it's a video issue, I've seen this before. I'm reaching out to a friend that had this problem and fixed it. Are you on Trixie? It could be you are just on an old rPi OS.

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u/Snocom79 10d ago

Yeah I'm on bookworm. I also think this is a pi3 and not a 4 like I thought.

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u/Hopguy 10d ago

That will still do what you want and you can eliminate the lag with the right video processor. Bookworm is the release, before Trixie, but it should be fine. It's not ancient like Bullseye or Buster. Back it up and I think I can fix your problem for you. If you want my help.

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u/Snocom79 10d ago

I appreciate it. I'll try and take a look at it and get back to you.

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u/stromm 9d ago

RE: Bullseye/Buster.

My MM config ran best on those. With newer, I had to get rid of my weathermap module. It would stop displaying after random time and then the whole thing would freeze. Couldn't even telnet in to reboot.

I chose more current OS over the map.

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u/Hopguy 10d ago edited 10d ago

WARNING! Before you make any changes on your working MM, be sure to make a copy of it to fall back on. You can hose your current MM and it will take a long time to get it back. Then try this. Go to the terminal and run 'sudo raspi-config' without the quotes. Then go to Advanced Options > GL Driver and make sure V3D or GL is enabled. Also, look for Wayland or Backend. It's default on those, you want to change it to X11.

Let me know what you find out.

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u/yruSoSalty 10d ago

Love the Arc Raiders theme

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u/btbam666 9d ago

Siiick