Setting up Second Monitor on separate computer
These are the steps required to get Second Monitor running on a separate computer. Note, this feature is still EXPERIMENTAL, as there is no filtering logic applied to the data, the bandwith requirements can get quite absurd..seeing numbers around 20mbps for a full grid is not uncommon.
- Install the Second Monitor
- Start the "ManagePlugins.exe" application
- Enable "Data Broadcast Server" plugin and disable "Timing UI" plugin
- Confirm the change by clicking on the checkmark icon
- Start the Second Monitor Application
- If you have followed the steps, then the "Second Monitor Broadcast Server" UI should open. (It is normal for the input numbers to be changing)
- Install the Second Monitor
- Start the "ManagePlugins.exe" application
- Enable "Enable Remote Connector"
- Enter IP Address of the computer the Server is running at.
- Confirm the change by clicking on the checkmark icon
- Start the Second Monitor Application
It is possible to check if the connection is working without any sim running.
- If the server is running, and no simulator is detected, the server will generate a random "input" package each second. You should see the changing values.
- You can see the list of connected clients on the left side.
- If the server is running, and no simulator is detected, the server will generate a random "input" package each second. You should see the changing values in the pedal input window on the client app.
- You should also the "Remote" label in simulator name.
Q: Is there any quick way to find the IP of the server computer?
A: The Server Application shows IPs of all detected network cards on the right side. At least one of them should be usable by the client.
Q: Can I run both the Data Broadcast server and Timing UI?
A: Yes, the UI should run without any issues when the Data Broadcast server is enabled.