Unable to install dependencies, NPM install not working

bhepler

All right. It looks like the next step is to copy the sample config.js file to it’s final location and then run this puppy.

Are you doing this directly on the Pi or via SSH?

kiefersmith

Maybe use something like pastebin for verbose output? Just for thread readability.

cpramhofer

@bhepler
the problem is that i (and many others) get an electron error. (compare the posting of @FlorianRD )
i tried both: direkt an ssh

kind regards!

cpramhofer

@kiefersmith sorry, i will try it the next time! Thank you for the hint!

KirAsh4

Fail! I did not get time this weekend to try this. I got as far as downloading the new Raspbian image. I need to get another project done first, and it’s taking a lot of my time to complete. I will get to the testing, be patient.

kiefersmith

Okay, guys, I got it working. Not sure exactly how. However, I have the basic steps:

re-imaged Raspbian
sudo apt-update, sudo apt-get upgrade, sudo apt-get autoremove
reboot
install latest versions of nodejs and npm (make sure they are actually up to date with --version)
install electron from source (I believe I did this globally -g.)
build MagicMirror from source (not using auto-install script)
create your config.js file.
RUN ELECTRON FROM CONSOLE (just type electron)
cd MagicMirror
now run sudo npm install && npm start.

This worked for me! Hopefully it will work for you guys too.

Edit: This also works without electron running. I think the issue comes when electron does not install properly?

cpramhofer

@KirAsh4 well time is very precious in times like these ;) don´t get stressed due to our bug reports!
thanks a lot that you are getting a look on it.

KirAsh4

@cpramhofer, not particularly stressed, just a matter of time … and life moving on.

MarkAlisch

Hello,

Gotcha!

I got it running: D
The difference to the 20 previous try was that I did not make the whole in the pure console, but in a terminal under the graphical surface.

This can also be seen in the instructions under the URL https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/236/complete-setup-tutorial/6

cpramhofer

Hi All,

after my holiday i gave the thing another chance with a fresh install:

Raspbian Jessie with Pixel
2016-09-23 (is this the problem???)

npm WARN [email protected] requires a peer of grunt@~0.4.0 but none was installed.
npm ERR! Linux 4.4.21-v7+
npm ERR! argv “/usr/bin/nodejs” “/usr/bin/npm” “install”
npm ERR! node v6.9.1
npm ERR! npm v3.10.8
npm ERR! code ELIFECYCLE

npm ERR! [email protected] postinstall: node install.js
npm ERR! Exit status 1
npm ERR!
npm ERR! Failed at the [email protected] postinstall script ‘node install.js’.
npm ERR! Make sure you have the latest version of node.js and npm installed.
npm ERR! If you do, this is most likely a problem with the electron-prebuilt package,
npm ERR! not with npm itself.
npm ERR! Tell the author that this fails on your system:
npm ERR! node install.js
npm ERR! You can get information on how to open an issue for this project with:
npm ERR! npm bugs electron-prebuilt
npm ERR! Or if that isn’t available, you can get their info via:
npm ERR! npm owner ls electron-prebuilt
npm ERR! There is likely additional logging output above.

npm ERR! Please include the following file with any support request:
npm ERR! /root/MagicMirror/npm-debug.log
Unable to install dependencies!

or is it the problem that the installer is still using eletron-prebuild instead of electron??