Magic Mirror

These instructions will show you how to install, configure and run a Magic Mirror on a Raspberry Pi.
This software provides an easy way to create an information kiosk on a Raspberry Pi.

More information on Magic Mirror is available online.

After completing this assignment you will be able to:

1. Start Magic Mirror on a Raspberry Pi
2. Modify the configuration of a Magic Mirror

You are expected to have a working knowledge of SBC hardware and software.
If you do not understand how to use an item, perform a Google Search, refer to the WSU Technology Knowledge Base,  ask a teaching assistant, or ask the instructor.

1. These steps are performed on the Raspberry Pi
2. If the Magic Mirror software is not yet installed, please follow these steps.
   
   

   Magic Mirror
   

3. The following installation instructions are based on the information from the MagicMirror website.
4. Install Node.js
   Open a terminal window and enter the following commands:
   curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_16.x | sudo -E bash -
5. sudo apt install -y nodejs
6. clone the MagicMirror repository:
   git clone https://github.com/MichMich/MagicMirror
7. move to the MagicMirror directory:
   cd MagicMirror/
8. install the package manager
   npm install
9. Note-read the output, you may need to run:
   npm audit fix
   or other commands to get the Magic Mirror to run.

10. Magic Mirror
    

11. make a copy of the configuration file:
    cp config/config.js.sample config/config.js
12. start the MagicMirror:
    npm run start
13. If the webpage does not appear, troubleshoot and resolve any issues.
    
14. The default installation looks as below, with inappropriate alerts which can be changed:
    

    Magic Mirror, default installation
    

15. With the MagicMirror running, press the Windows key to access the menu.
    You can shutdown the MagicMirror from the menu.
    Or you can edit the MagicMirror installation using Terminal window.

1. These steps are performed on your computer using VNC to access the Raspberry Pi, or directly on the Raspberry Pi.
2. Open a Terminal window.
3. Enter the following code:
   cd ~
cd MagicMirror/config
   
4. Start the nano editor and modify the configuration file:
   sudo nano config.js
   Note this is a large file, and you must use keyboard arrows, and NOT your mouse, to navigate.
   Scroll down to the Compliments section:
   

   config file, Compliments section
   

5. Be very careful editing this file, incorrect punctuation will prevent the MagicMirror from working.
   Add 4 compliments, one must contain your name.
   Note that each indentation is 4 spaces.
   Do NOT use the Tab key.
   

   config file, Compliments section
   

   When done editing, open a Terminal window to the directory:
   MagicMirror
   and enter:
   npm run start
   This will restart the MagicMirror with the update compliments.
   Note-if you made an error you will need to review and correct the changes to the config.js file above.

1. These steps are performed on your computer if you are using VNC, otherwise do them on the Raspberry Pi.
2. Display the MagicMirror with your compliments.
3. Make a screen shot of your MagicMirror displaying the compliment containing your name.
4. On your laptop save the screenshot as "IOT08" in your ' ' folder.
   

Submit to the appropriate D2L Assignment folder a screenshot that documents your work.

Based on your experience in this exercise, consider the value of the MagicMirrors for organizations, especially departments involved in prototyping IoT products and services such as information kiosks.
Think about what type of problems a Raspberry Pi equipped with the MagicMirror, sensors and actuators could solve, and whether it could be cost-effective.

References:
MagicMirror: Website
MagicMirror Modules: 3rd Party Modules
MagicMirror Modules: IoT modules