Pyduino-Pc-Monitor

A tiny Arduino-powered desktop system monitor for Windows.

📊 Pyduino Pc Monitor

Turn an Arduino into a real-time desktop system monitor.

Pyduino Pc Monitor is a Python + Arduino project that displays live PC information on a 16x2 I2C LCD. It communicates through Serial and can show system statistics, Spotify playback, and alerts.

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✨ Features

• 🖥️ CPU usage
• 🌡️ CPU temperature
• 💾 RAM usage
• 📀 Disk usage
• 🎵 Spotify integration
• 🔄 Automatic screen switching
• 🚨 LED temperature warning
• 🔌 Idle screen when the PC disconnects
• ⚡ Real-time Serial communication

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📷 Preview

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🔧 Hardware

• Arduino Uno (or compatible)
• 16x2 I2C LCD
• LED
• 220Ω resistor
• Jumper wires
• USB cable

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🔌 Wiring

LCD	Arduino
GND	GND
VCC	5V
SDA	SDA
SCL	SCL

LED

LED	Arduino
Anode	D8
Cathode	GND (220Ω resistor)

A wiring diagram is available here:

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📦 Installation

Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/JVLEGEND0/Pyduino-Pc-Monitor.git

Install dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

Upload the Arduino sketch.

Configure your COM port inside Pyduino_app.py.

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🎵 Spotify Setup

1. Go to the Spotify Developer Dashboard.
2. Create a new App.
3. Copy the Client ID and Client Secret.
4. Paste them into the configuration section.

CLIENT_ID = ""
CLIENT_SECRET = ""
REDIRECT_URI = ""

Authorize the application on the first launch.

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🌡️ CPU Temperature

Pyduino uses Libre Hardware Monitor to read the CPU temperature in real time.

Installation

1. Download Libre Hardware Monitor.
2. Extract it to any folder.
3. Launch LibreHardwareMonitor.exe.
4. Go to Options → Remote Web Server and enable it.
5. Leave Libre Hardware Monitor running while using Pyduino Pc Monitor.

Important

If Libre Hardware Monitor is not running or the Remote Web Server is disabled, the CPU temperature will not be available.

Download the latest version here: https://github.com/LibreHardwareMonitor/LibreHardwareMonitor/releases

🚀 Future Plans

• ESP32 Wi-Fi support
• More sensors
• Better animations
• Clock CPU

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Made by JV using Python and Arduino.

If you liked it, please consider starring the project. :D