PC sensor panel

[67Elco]

Looking to add a external sensor panel for my desktop pc. I'm thinking a small tablet using the AIDA64 Extreme route. My question is does it matter what operating system the tablet uses (Android, Windows, ect.)? Any tips from users that have done this will be much appreciated.

 

[adilazimdegilx]

Operating system shouldnt matter as long as you have internet and can use web browser. AIDA just hosts the page on your local network so it's not really different from surfing the web from tablet's stand point.

 

[67Elco]

Any pro/cons to attempting this wireless or is usb connection preferred? I can live with either as long as the information is timely and reliable. It will be used to show mainly cpu/gpu frequencies and temps during gaming and benchmarks.

 

[adilazimdegilx]

I only tried it with tablet connected wireless and it worked really well. So USB is definitely not mandatory for this kind of monitoring.

 

[67Elco]

Looking to spend less than $50 for this project. Something like this be acceptable? https://www.ebay.com/itm/3150255973...UQrxERqo8pq7thQiAC4agrszCH|tkp:Bk9SR56wl4yaYw

 

[bonehead123]

Either connection method will have it's own small overhead, as will any internet-based lag, so as long as you are expecting instantaneous (ns-level) response times, then you should be fine

I'm not a big fan of Fire devices, especially the low-end ones, but if that makes your boat float, then go for it, just don't expect it to last very long...

 

[67Elco]

Either connection method will have it's own small overhead, as will any internet-based lag, so as long as you are expecting instantaneous (ns-level) response times, then you should be fine

I'm not a big fan of Fire devices, especially the low-end ones, but if that makes your boat float, then go for it, just don't expect it to last very long...

I have a previous Pixel phone I used before recently upgrading. I scoped it out, but it seems it will now only function for emergency use since the swap. Any recommendations for a decent device to search for that is not too pricey? It would seem that a usb connection will be useful to keep whatever the eventual device is charged.

 

[bonehead123]

Any small, used iPad (mini) or Galaxy Tablet should be fine, or any number of smaller (5") budget-level phones (Sammy A14, 52, 53, Nord 10, 20, 30 etc), although the tablets will probably be a tad above your targeted price point ($75-100 or so)

Check any of the online phone buyers/resellers like Swappa, SellCell, GadgetGone ect, which could help keep some electronics out of our landfills too

 

[FoulOnWhite]

I was using a samsung A3 and aida.

Or find one of these to actually buy.
https://www.gskill.com/product/412/415/1702982997/WigiDash

 

[67Elco]

On the phone side...if it says "unlocked", does that mean it will operate/function for my intended use? Not certain why my old phone will not work for this. The actual size of a phone would be fine for my purpose.

I actually just got this to work on my current phone, but I would not be willing to use it for this purpose. Unsure if it would work on another phone if I should purchase one and I don't want to experiment to find out. Thinking a tablet might be my best bet.

 

[FoulOnWhite]

On the phone side...if it says "unlocked", does that mean it will operate/function for my intended use? Not certain why my old phone will not work for this. The actual size of a phone would be fine for my purpose.

I actually just got this to work on my current phone, but I would not be willing to use it for this purpose. Unsure if it would work on another phone if I should purchase one and I don't want to experiment to find out. Thinking a tablet might be my best bet.

Unlocked just means it will take any sim, so it should be fine for what you are going to use it for

 

[67Elco]

Unlocked just means it will take any sim, so it should be fine for what you are going to use it for

So, it is the absence of a sim in my old phone that is preventing it from working? I thought a sim was only required for voice calls. I believe these Google Pixel phones use some type of virtual sim (Esim?). The old phone was a Pixel 3 and the new is a Pixel 7a.

Research thus far reveals (if I'm reading it correctly) that in order to get a sim I would have to enroll with a carrier. That would mean a monthly charge...this phone idea is not worthy of consideration from that issue alone.

 

[FoulOnWhite]

So, it is the absence of a sim in my old phone that is preventing it from working? I thought a sim was only required for voice calls. I believe these Google Pixel phones use some type of virtual sim (Esim?). The old phone was a Pixel 3 and the new is a Pixel 7a.

Research thus far reveals (if I'm reading it correctly) that in order to get a sim I would have to enroll with a carrier. That would mean a monthly charge...this phone idea is not worthy of consideration from that issue alone.

Get a pay as you go sim, that is what i have used for years. The phone should work fine with no sim. The galaxy A3 i used with aida had no sim in it and worked fine. A phone does not need a sim in it to function, it just will not make calls or text without the sim, but everything else should still work.

 

[67Elco]

Get a pay as you go sim, that is what i have used for years. The phone should work fine with no sim. The galaxy A3 i used with aida had no sim in it and worked fine. A phone does not need a sim in it to function, it just will not make calls or text without the sim, but everything else should still work.

For whatever reason this Pixel 3 will not be recognized...can't even get to Settings...goes straight to the emergency call screen. Like I said earlier, the new Pixel 7a works in this application just fine. I'm not paying any type of recurring fee just to be able to use this old phone lol.

Edit: After much cussing I was indeed able to finally get into settings on the old phone. Managed to download/install Spacedesk and it now works. I'll give this a shot before I order anything.

Working on it, but it is a slow learning process lol...

 

[FoulOnWhite]

For whatever reason this Pixel 3 will not be recognized...can't even get to Settings...goes straight to the emergency call screen. Like I said earlier, the new Pixel 7a works in this application just fine. I'm not paying any type of recurring fee just to be able to use this old phone lol.

Edit: After much cussing I was indeed able to finally get into settings on the old phone. Managed to download/install Spacedesk and it now works. I'll give this a shot before I order anything.

Working on it, but it is a slow learning process lol...

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Have a look here-
https://forums.aida64.com/topic/667-share-your-sensorpanel/

Download a profile that matches your devices screen res, ie-800x600. then modify it to fit what you need, is much easier than starting from scratch. this is what i did.

Here is what mine looks like on the samsung A3 phone

 

[67Elco]

Yeah, mine looks like trash atm lol...at least I know it works now.

 

[delshay]

I've been using on-board screen for some time now. It's purely use for diagnostic monitoring, finding faults/problems. My display is small & fits in the 5.25" front part of an old PC case, so there's no fancy graphics here. Theses display are a good way to know your PC. ...For example, in the top right hand corner of my old PC you can see the temperature of the DIMMS even thou one sensor is missing., but if look carefully you can see temperature of each DIMM go's up the nearer it is to the CPU., ..DIMM 1 being nearest to the CPU, while DIMM 4 is furthest away..

Just to add, those are custom DDR2, "hardware Added" Thermal Sensors. I wanted to take advantage of AIDA64 sensor monitoring.

 

[FoulOnWhite]

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Yeah, mine looks like trash atm lol...at least I know it works now.

Once you get the jist of modifying it with aida, it's not too bad

I've been using on-board screen for some time now. It's purely use for diagnostic monitoring, finding faults/problems. My display is small & fits in the 5.25" front part of an old PC case, so there's no fancy graphics here. Theses display are a good way to know your PC. ...For example, in the top right hand corner of my old PC you can see the temperature of the DIMMS even thou one sensor is missing., but if look carefully you can see temperature of each DIMM go's up the nearer it is to the CPU., ..DIMM 1 being nearest to the CPU, while DIMM 4 is furthest away..

Just to add, those are custom DDR2, "hardware Added" Thermal Sensors. I wanted to take advantage of AIDA64 sensor monitoring.

That looks pretty good, what display is it?

 

[delshay]

Once you get the jist of modifying it with aida, it's not too bad


That looks pretty good, what display is it?

It's the GTT38A, I have two of them (USB Version). It can display anything you want in full color. You can also build whatever you want by downloading they software. Note: I had to build my own holder around the display for it to lock into the 5.25" bay.


Full specs here 3.8" 480 x 116 Graphic TFT display 1U HMI (matrixorbital.com)

 

[AusWolf]

I have a 7" DIY HDMI touchscreen in extended window mode as my sensor panel. Cheap and hassle-free. All I have to do is fire up GPU-Z and Task Manager at every startup, but oh well...

 

[67Elco]

Thanks to all for the input. The main glitch I have to sort out right from the start is the display on the phone is not utilizing the entire screen. I'm using Spacedesk atm...perhaps that is the constraint? If I am unable to work around this I may as well ditch the phone and go ahead and purchase a small tablet.

 

[delshay]

I have a 7" DIY HDMI touchscreen in extended window mode as my sensor panel. Cheap and hassle-free. All I have to do is fire up GPU-Z and Task Manager at every startup, but oh well...

Using AIDA64 here I do absolutely nothing. Just turn on the PC as normal & within a few seconds all info is shown. From cold boot it does show "AMD VULKAN",but it must be a cold boot to see this.

 

[A Computer Guy]

Looking to add a external sensor panel for my desktop pc. I'm thinking a small tablet using the AIDA64 Extreme route. My question is does it matter what operating system the tablet uses (Android, Windows, ect.)? Any tips from users that have done this will be much appreciated.

I had started a project quite some time ago along those lines although I was in the process of making an application to get the data from AIDA64 HWiNFO64 and display it in my case screen.
Sadly an unfinished project on hold for now.

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[de.das.dude]

you're already full AMD, just use AMD's system to show the data. I use it on my tab to see how my PC is doing in the summers.

 

[67Elco]

Snagged a template of the forum...all I need now is a suitable device. Bought a used Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7" tablet off ebay and will see if I can get it oriented.

Liking this one much better...already made minor tweaks to it.

This one has minimal clutter...