Giant Retro Gaming Magic Mirror with a Raspberry Pi 5! -- Episode-649

pchan — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:53:11 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by pchan on 4/4/2024 5:53:11 PM

David merges an impressive 65-inch touchscreen and a retro arcade machine into the single concept of a "magic mirror". Initially drawn to the potential of magic mirrors but craving more interactivity and size, David meticulously plans out the functionality to take advantage of a plethora of inputs and outputs, including RS 232 control and motion sensing.

Watch the Video:

www.youtube.com/watch

At the heart of the project lies the Raspberry Pi 5, serving as David's primary tool for driving the device's functionalities. However, configuring the Pi 5 and setting up the PINN (PINN is not NOOBS) operating system presents unexpected challenges. Undeterred, David adapts to the Pi 5's unique requirements, navigating differences in available operating systems and navigating driver support issues (due to using an early build of the operating system with the Pi 5 still being new to this alternative operating system) to ensure smooth operation.

David uses a perf board to solder the electronics to handle the motion sensing from a PIR, and adds wiring, a ribbon cable, and angled headers to help in mounting the components with the Raspberry Pi. He also uses an RS232 converter to convert the UART on the Raspberry Pi to RS 232 for serial communications. The PIR sensor is used to detect the presence of a person and to turn the screen on and off, and a cron job is used to turn the screen off at night and back on in the morning. The magic mirror displays a calendar, weather forecast, and other information. David uses RetroPie to play games on the screen, but he has trouble getting the screen to display horizontally - do you have any tips for David to correct this? Please comment them below!

Despite encountering hurdles along the way, David creates a functional 'magic mirror' that can also function as an impromptu gaming setup! (just, when he gets that orientation sorted) with the capacity to add further functionality as and when needed!

Downloads and Links:

PINN GitHub: https://github.com/procount/pinn
Download RetroPie
Python code mentioned in the video will be available and this page will be edited when it is.

Bill of Material:

Product Name	Manufacturer	Quantity	Buy Kit
Raspberry Pi5 8GB, BCM2712, Arm Cortex-A76, 8GB RAM, MicroSD, Wifi, HDMI, Power button	Raspberry Pi	1	Buy Now
USB Cable, Type A Plug to Type A Plug, 500 mm, 19.7 ", USB 2.0, Grey	Multicomp	1	Buy Now
Audio / Video Cable Assembly, HDMI Micro Plug, HDMI Plug, 3.28 ft, 1 m, White	Pro Signal	1	Buy Now
PIR MOTION SENSOR, 2.5M, 5.5VDC, WHITE	Panasonic	2	Buy Now
Oktopad, Eurocard, Epoxy Glass Composite, 1.6mm, 100mm x 160mm	Multicomp Pro	2	Buy Now
Converter, RS232 to TTL, DB9, -40 Â°C to 85 Â°C	Seeed Studio	1	Buy Now
Computer Cable, RS232 Socket, RS232 Socket, 3.28 ft, 1 m, Beige	Pro signal	1	Buy Now
Mounting Wire Kit, Multicore, Multicolour, 8 x 5m, 2 x 10m 24 AWG	Velleman	1	Buy Now
Flash Memory Card, MicroSD Card, UHS-1, Class 10, 128 GB	Hama	2	Buy Now
PCB Receptacle, Elevated Strip, Board-to-Board, 2.54 mm, 2 Rows, 40 Contacts, Through Hole Mount	Samtec	1	Buy Now
Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler	Raspberry Pi	1	Buy Now

Additional Parts:

65" Television

Metallic Mirror Film

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Tags: Screen orientation optimization, Retro arcade machine, 65-inch touch screen, PINN operating system, pcb, serial communication, raspberry pi 5, gaming console, retropie, power management, Electronics soldering, e14p_DE, magic mirror, presence detection, pir sensor, friday_release, diy project

Giant Retro Gaming Magic Mirror with a Raspberry Pi 5! -- Episode-649

cstanton — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:53:11 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Documents by cstanton on 4/4/2024 5:53:11 PM

Watch the Video:

www.youtube.com/watch

Downloads and Links:

PINN GitHub: https://github.com/procount/pinn
Download RetroPie
Python code mentioned in the video will be available and this page will be edited when it is.

Bill of Material:

Product Name	Manufacturer	Quantity	Buy Kit
Raspberry Pi5 8GB, BCM2712, Arm Cortex-A76, 8GB RAM, MicroSD, Wifi, HDMI, Power button	Raspberry Pi	1	Buy Now
USB Cable, Type A Plug to Type A Plug, 500 mm, 19.7 ", USB 2.0, Grey	Multicomp	1	Buy Now
Audio / Video Cable Assembly, HDMI Micro Plug, HDMI Plug, 3.28 ft, 1 m, White	Pro Signal	1	Buy Now
PIR MOTION SENSOR, 2.5M, 5.5VDC, WHITE	Panasonic	2	Buy Now
Oktopad, Eurocard, Epoxy Glass Composite, 1.6mm, 100mm x 160mm	Multicomp Pro	2	Buy Now
Converter, RS232 to TTL, DB9, -40 Â°C to 85 Â°C	Seeed Studio	1	Buy Now
Computer Cable, RS232 Socket, RS232 Socket, 3.28 ft, 1 m, Beige	Pro signal	1	Buy Now
Mounting Wire Kit, Multicore, Multicolour, 8 x 5m, 2 x 10m 24 AWG	Velleman	1	Buy Now
Flash Memory Card, MicroSD Card, UHS-1, Class 10, 128 GB	Hama	2	Buy Now
PCB Receptacle, Elevated Strip, Board-to-Board, 2.54 mm, 2 Rows, 40 Contacts, Through Hole Mount	Samtec	1	Buy Now
Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler	Raspberry Pi	1	Buy Now

Additional Parts:

65" Television

Metallic Mirror Film

element14 presents | About David | Project Videos

Giant Retro Gaming Magic Mirror with a Raspberry Pi 5! -- Episode-649

tariq.ahmad — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:52:08 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 4/4/2024 4:52:08 PM

David merges the concepts of a magic mirror and a retro arcade machine into a single, impressive 65-inch touch screen. Initially drawn to the potential of magic mirrors but craving more interactivity and size, David meticulously plans out the project's technical specifications. With a plethora of inputs and outputs, including RS 232 control, David ensures seamless communication between the Raspberry Pi and the screen, optimizing functionality while managing power consumption.

Watch the Video:

www.youtube.com/watch

At the heart of the project lies the Raspberry Pi 5, serving as David's primary tool for driving the device's functionalities. However, configuring the Pi 5 and setting up the PINN (PINN is not NOOBS) operating system presents unexpected challenges. Undeterred, David adapts to the Pi 5's unique requirements, navigating differences in available operating systems and addressing driver support issues to ensure smooth operation.

David uses a PCB or perf board to solder the electronics and adds wiring, a ribbon cable, and angled headers. He also uses an RS232 converter to convert the UART on the Raspberry Pi to RS 232 for serial communications. A PIR sensor is used to detect presence and turn the screen on and off, and a Chrome tab is used to turn the screen off at night and back on in the morning. The magic mirror displays a calendar, weather forecast, and other information. David uses RetroPie to play games on the screen, but he has trouble getting the screen to display horizontally.

Despite encountering hurdles along the way, David demonstrates resilience and ingenuity in overcoming each obstacle. Challenges include navigating the complexities of multiple operating systems and optimizing screen orientation for gaming purposes. Through perseverance and problem-solving, David successfully realizes his vision of a fully functional device that seamlessly combines the features of a magic mirror and a retro arcade machine.

Downloads and Links:

PINN GitHub: https://github.com/procount/pinn
Download RetroPie

Bill of Material:

Product Name	Manufacturer	Quantity	Buy Kit
Raspberry Pi5 8GB, BCM2712, Arm Cortex-A76, 8GB RAM, MicroSD, Wifi, HDMI, Power button	Raspberry Pi	1	Buy Now
USB Cable, Type A Plug to Type A Plug, 500 mm, 19.7 ", USB 2.0, Grey	Multicomp	1	Buy Now
Audio / Video Cable Assembly, HDMI Micro Plug, HDMI Plug, 3.28 ft, 1 m, White	Pro Signal	1	Buy Now
PIR MOTION SENSOR, 2.5M, 5.5VDC, WHITE	Panasonic	2	Buy Now
Oktopad, Eurocard, Epoxy Glass Composite, 1.6mm, 100mm x 160mm	Multicomp Pro	2	Buy Now
Converter, RS232 to TTL, DB9, -40 Â°C to 85 Â°C	Seeed Studio	1	Buy Now
Computer Cable, RS232 Socket, RS232 Socket, 3.28 ft, 1 m, Beige	Pro signal	1	Buy Now
Mounting Wire Kit, Multicore, Multicolour, 8 x 5m, 2 x 10m 24 AWG	Velleman	1	Buy Now
Flash Memory Card, MicroSD Card, UHS-1, Class 10, 128 GB	Hama	2	Buy Now
PCB Receptacle, Elevated Strip, Board-to-Board, 2.54 mm, 2 Rows, 40 Contacts, Through Hole Mount	Samtec	1	Buy Now
Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler	Raspberry Pi	1	Buy Now

Additional Parts:

65" Television

Metallic Mirror Film

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Giant Retro Gaming Magic Mirror with a Raspberry Pi 5! -- Episode-649

tariq.ahmad — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:35:23 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 4/4/2024 4:35:23 PM

Watch the Video:

At the heart of the project lies the Raspberry Pi 5, serving as David's primary tool for driving the device's functionalities. However, configuring the Pi 5 and setting up the PINN (PINN is not NOOBS) operating system presents unexpected challenges. Undeterred, David adapts to the Pi 5's unique requirements, navigating differences in available operating systems and addressing driver support issues to ensure smooth operation.

Downloads and Links:

PINN GitHub: https://github.com/procount/pinn
Download RetroPie

Bill of Material:

Product Name	Manufacturer	Quantity	Buy Kit
Raspberry Pi5 8GB, BCM2712, Arm Cortex-A76, 8GB RAM, MicroSD, Wifi, HDMI, Power button	Raspberry Pi	1	Buy Now
USB Cable, Type A Plug to Type A Plug, 500 mm, 19.7 ", USB 2.0, Grey	Multicomp	1	Buy Now
Audio / Video Cable Assembly, HDMI Micro Plug, HDMI Plug, 3.28 ft, 1 m, White	Pro Signal	1	Buy Now
PIR MOTION SENSOR, 2.5M, 5.5VDC, WHITE	Panasonic	2	Buy Now
Oktopad, Eurocard, Epoxy Glass Composite, 1.6mm, 100mm x 160mm	Multicomp Pro	2	Buy Now
Converter, RS232 to TTL, DB9, -40 Â°C to 85 Â°C	Seeed Studio	1	Buy Now
Computer Cable, RS232 Socket, RS232 Socket, 3.28 ft, 1 m, Beige	Pro signal	1	Buy Now
Mounting Wire Kit, Multicore, Multicolour, 8 x 5m, 2 x 10m 24 AWG	Velleman	1	Buy Now
Flash Memory Card, MicroSD Card, UHS-1, Class 10, 128 GB	Hama	2	Buy Now
PCB Receptacle, Elevated Strip, Board-to-Board, 2.54 mm, 2 Rows, 40 Contacts, Through Hole Mount	Samtec	1	Buy Now
Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler	Raspberry Pi	1	Buy Now

Additional Parts:

65" Television

Metallic Mirror Film

element14 presents | About David | Project Videos

Giant Retro Gaming Magic Mirror with a Raspberry Pi 5! -- Episode-649

tariq.ahmad — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:51:00 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 4/4/2024 3:51:00 PM

Watch the Video:

At the heart of the project lies the Raspberry Pi 5, serving as David's primary tool for driving the device's functionalities. However, configuring the Pi 5 and setting up the PINN (PINN is not NOOBS) operating system presents unexpected challenges. Undeterred, David adapts to the Pi 5's unique requirements, navigating differences in available operating systems and addressing driver support issues to ensure smooth operation.

Downloads and Links:

PINN GitHub: https://github.com/procount/pinn
Download RetroPie

element14 presents | About David | Project Videos

Big Magic Mirror -- Episode-649

tariq.ahmad — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:11:17 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 4/4/2024 2:11:17 PM

Watch the Video:

At the heart of the project lies the Raspberry Pi 5, serving as David's primary tool for driving the device's functionalities. However, configuring the Pi 5 and setting up the PINN (PINN is not NOOBS) operating system presents unexpected challenges. Undeterred, David adapts to the Pi 5's unique requirements, navigating differences in available operating systems and addressing driver support issues to ensure smooth operation.

Downloads and Links:

Download Code
PINN GitHub: https://github.com/procount/pinn

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