Magicmirror: Feature: Change background from black to image/slideshow

Created on 10 Aug 2017 · 6Comments · Source: MichMich/MagicMirror

I saw this project (https://dakboard.com/site) which looks to be exactly magic mirror2 the only difference is the interface to customize the modules and the ability to select the background.

I am very interested in finding/creating a module that would allow the ability change background from black to slideshow(dropbox possibly or local). I am also learning javascript, but know some html/css. Does this feature exist or any tips on getting started creating it?
Thanks!

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metalshreds

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@metalshreds To me sound and will be nice if we can add a feature like this.

Should be as simplest possible and with a non break change in the core. If you can add and maintenance in the future.

The last word if we can include some like this... comes from @MichMich

roramirez on 11 Aug 2017

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There are several modules that will show photos from various locations. You can see them here, https://github.com/MichMich/MagicMirror/wiki/MagicMirror%C2%B2-Modules#3rd-party-modules. I personally use the MMM-RandomPhoto module and it works really well.

ToddKlindt on 10 Aug 2017

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@metalshreds To me sound and will be nice if we can add a feature like this.

Should be as simplest possible and with a non break change in the core. If you can add and maintenance in the future.

The last word if we can include some like this... comes from @MichMich

roramirez on 11 Aug 2017

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That would be great if it was added to core. I'd be happy to help but as I said before, I have limited knowledge of JS, just starting to pick it up and figured working on a module would be a good starting place :) I'm still trying to see how all the files are working together.

metalshreds on 12 Aug 2017

I'd prefer to stick with a custom module and not add it to the core