vnc_virtual_display_linker
A Python script to create a second virtual monitor for connecting with VNC
This script will let you connect an external device to your X11 server as a second monitor through VNC
i.e. use your tablet to extend your desktop
I have it working using Ubuntu 16.04 and an Android tablet
WARNING
This project is NOT MAINTAINED anymore.
Maintainers or pull requests are welcome!
INSTALLATION:
sudo apt install x11vnc
then create a password!
x11vnc -storepasswd
TROUBLESHOOTING xrandr: cannot find output "VIRTUAL1"
USAGE
- place the script anywhere
- you might have to grant exec permissions:
chmod +x vnc_virtual_display_linker.py - launch the script
./vnc_virtual_display_linker.py - on the menu:
- press
ato activate the adbc connection - press
nto create a new virtual monitor - press
sto start the VNC server with the default configurationctrl-cto stop the server
- follow the instructions on the screen for more functionalities
- press
Once the server has started, on your device:
- launch a VNC client like bVNC Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iiordanov.freebVNC&hl=it
- configure the ip address of the server and the password you used while installing x11vnc
- connect and enjoy your second screen!
ADB SUPPORT
You should be able to connect most Android tablets/phones with an USB cable to the VNC server thanks to the ADB platform.
First, you need to install the proper tools:
sudo apt install adb android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
Then you have to:
- connect your device (i.e. the tablet) to the PC with an USB cable
- turn on USB debugging on your device
- activate the ADB support in the vnc_virtual_display_linker menu
- connect with your device to
localhostas server address