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"

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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 a to activate the adbc connection
  • press n to create a new virtual monitor
  • press s to start the VNC server with the default configuration
    • ctrl-c to stop the server
  • follow the instructions on the screen for more functionalities

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 localhost as server address