Convert a TV or Monitor to a simple digital display using a Raspberry PI and Magic-Mirror
Introduction
This page desctribes how to use Raspberry PI Digital Display to convert a TV or Monitor to a simple digital display using Magic-Mirror
Usage
This guide assumes that Raspberry PI Zero 2 W is used as it is the most cost-effective option. Cables may be different if a different board is used.
Connecting
The Raspberry PI needs the following connections to work:
- Connect to the TV/Monitor via a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable
- Power via a micro-USB cable and a mobile-phone charger
- Keyboard via a micro-USB OTG (on-the-go) adapter (only for initial setup)
After powering up and switch the TV/Monitor to the correct input, the following screen should appear:
Initial Configuration
You may follow the "Quick Setup" shown on the TV/Monitor steps of the steps bellow.
WIFI Setup
The following actions are to be taken on the Raspberry PI:
- Open the "Start Menu" menu by pressing the "Windows" button
- Open the "Terminal" application under the "Accessories" application group
- Run
sudo raspi-configon the terminal to open the raspberry configuration application - Select "System Options" and then "Wireless LAN" (use arrow keys and the enter key)
- Type the WIFI name and then the WIFI Password
- Select "Finish" (use the tab key)
Shared Folders Setup
The following actions are to be taken on a Windows PC:
- Open "File Explorer"
- Type
\\rpi-dd1\on the path - Enter the provided credentials
- Folder
\\rpi-dd1\dd-configcontains the configuration file - Folder
\\rpi-dd1\dd-gallery\livecontains the images that are displayed in the TV/Monitor - Folder
\\rpi-dd1\dd-gallerycan be used to store images
Notes
Raspberry PI Digital Display uses MagicMirror and MMM-BackgroundSlideshow both can be configured from the configuration file in the dd-config folder.
Detailed instructions on how to create your own RPI-DD can be found on the project's repository