Phat-Stats is an open-source Arduino project that transforms a TFT display into a real-time PC hardware performance monitor. Developed by Rupert Hirst and Colin Conway, it serves as a larger, color-enhanced counterpart to the Gnat-Stats OLED monitor, offering a visually rich interface for tracking system metrics.(GitHub, GitHub)
- Real-Time Monitoring: Displays key PC performance metrics such as CPU usage, temperatures, and more.
- TFT Display Support: Designed for ILI9341 TFT screens, providing a vibrant and detailed visual output.
- Arduino Compatibility: Supports various Arduino-compatible boards, including ESP32 and Seeeduino XIAO.
- Windows Integration: Utilizes the HardwareSerialMonitor Windows client to fetch and transmit system data via USB serial communication.(GitHub, GitHub, GitHub)
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Hardware Setup:
- Connect an ILI9341 TFT display to your chosen Arduino-compatible board.
- For detailed setup guides and tutorials, refer to the Phat-Stats ILI9341 TFT Display Hook-Up Guide.
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Software Installation:
- Flash the appropriate Phat-Stats firmware onto your microcontroller.
- Install the HardwareSerialMonitor on your Windows PC to relay performance data.
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Configuration:
- Adjust settings within the Phat-Stats firmware and HardwareSerialMonitor to match your hardware setup and monitoring preferences.
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Firmware Variants:
PhatStats_ESP32_LOLIN: For ESP32-based boards.PhatStats_XIAO_QT-PY_WIO: Tailored for Seeeduino XIAO and similar boards.
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Documentation:
Phat-Stats is released under the GNU General Public License v2.0. You are free to use, modify, and distribute this software in accordance with the license terms.
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Project Blog: Runaway Brainz
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Developer Site: Tallman Labs
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Related Projects:
- Gnat-Stats: A compact OLED-based performance monitor.
- Tacho-Stats: Designed for Seeed Studio Round Displays.(GitHub, GitHub, GitHub)
For detailed setup guides and tutorials, refer to the Phat-Stats ILI9341 TFT Display Hook-Up Guide.
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Gnat-Stats, Phat-Stats, Tacho-Stats, uVolume & HardwareSerialMonitor Copyright (C) 2016 -2025 Colin Conway, Rupert Hirst and contributors
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