Magic mirror raspberry pi build supplies9/12/2023 ![]() ![]() Instead, I suggest you have a look at a few videos/websites, from people that ended up with a square box and did not resort to trickery to fool the eye. ![]() **The hole saw was used to cut a bit of ventilation, which exposes the usb nbbin and the power button attached to the pi. My mission was to use a jigsaw, **a hole saw and a miter box/saw and come out the other end with a 10 phalanges and a presentable box(ish) frame. Also I used the tools I had, as opposed to the tools I needed, and as a result if you “close on eye and lift one leg” you can see that this frame is not truly square at ALL. Mainly because I did not follow any of the instructions found during my research. I will not give instruction on how to build a frame. I will definitely dig into this later.to help me understand the bits that don't work as well as I would like. There are many more commands needed so have a look at this Page and this Page. Shutdown - sudo shutdown -h ( restarting the pi via ssh has caused some programs to run erratically and not start with this set up), this command has worked fairly consistantly, occasionally I still have to reboot when all programs dont load at startup ( Im looking at you wallpaper background!!).There are other editors, I used this one ( its included), to edit config. Nano editor- info on its use and shortcuts.sudo- superuser has unrestricted access youll need it to run commands.ctrl+alt+f2-If your login prompt disappears (.Copy - cp copy_from copy_to-Replace copy_from with the file you want to copy, and copy_to for where you want to copy it to.Arrow up -brings up previously used commands.ls - shows items contained in a directory.Because I had no previous experience I had no idea how to get around in terminal, so I will lay a few commands on you right now: Now is a good time to reference some commands. Here are a few sites with module information that helped me: This Guy has listed the specifics on adding modules, however, you will have to work out how to use this information in terminal FYI-Some modules require the graphic interface and might be hard to implement on the Pi ZeroW. The modules I chose for my project are time/date, weather, compliments news and wallpaper. You will need to use a text editor (I used the Nano editor, its already included, just use nano command) to edit the config.js file. ![]() To learn all of the changes possible for the standard modules click here. You may have noticed that some modules are already running and need to be updated with your information. * if you use Windows 10 to ssh into your pi, you will be interested in this. This is a great Adafruit PDF for reference. You may want to access you Pi from you computer via *SSH.Set up wifi- If you are having trouble I also set up wifi this wayĭont forget to change the default password!!.About midway down the page you will find this: If you want to skip all these steps, I’ve created an image file! This is where I will direct you to this Guy again.Remember it will load in the terminal, as there is no graphic user interface. It may take a few minutes for the program to load, maybe get a glass of water (gotta stay hydrated).Also insert the usb nubbin in the usb port so that you can connect you keyboard. FYI make sure to pay close attention to the Power and USB ports on the pi, they are easy to mix up. Make sure to power the screen and the Pi (Connect everything and connect power cords last). Insert card into Pi and make sure it is connected to the screen via HDMI. After you load the image on the sd card.Burn on the SD Card- I used Balena Etcher (use a card reader if you don't have a sd slot on your computer). ![]() Colored and White Chalk - to unleash your inner chalk artist.Miterbox/saw jig saw - This worried my husband a lot, it was my 1st time using a jigsaw.Krylon Chalkboard paint 1 qt ( more than enough) $10.98.pine board-get fancy if you like, I grabbed one at the hardware store for $6.00.Computer- Mine is Windows 10 but most of the links also reference the Mac procedure.Wireless keyboard and mouse- there are other options but This works best for me It has a track pad and a usb nubbin ( not a technical term).HDMI cord - this is a short coiled version that is mini HDMI to HDMI ( no adapter needed).Powerstrip - Screen and Pi are powered this strip.This one has a usb powerport!!.The sticker on the back of the screen will give you enough information to search Amazon or Ebay for a controller DONT FORGET to get a power cord for the controller. HD-MI DVI VGA Audio LCD Controller Board- I won't link to this because you need one specific to your LCD screen.LCD screen - scavenged from a laptop that was being brought for recycling.Raspberry pi starter kit great because it includes a case, cords and other bits and bobs.Raspberry Pi Zero WH ( headers attached - unless you want to solder). ![]()
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