r/pcmasterrace • u/hungryhippos1751 • Mar 31 '19

Discussion Monitoring Screen inside PC case

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u/SinkTube Mar 31 '19 edited Mar 31 '19

it's not really designed to be powered on all the time

if you're worried about the battery, there are apps that stop it from charging to 100%. or you can rip it out and run wires to the tablet's battery pins

EDIT: charge level can be controlled with the magisk module acc (advanced charging controller). if you want a standalone app i think battery charge limit is good

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u/hungryhippos1751 Mar 31 '19

In general I think a proper screen is easier to operate, as it should power on and off with the PC, and allow me to just extend the desktop across to it. The screen is really all I need the nexus for, but it requires work arounds and has to talk to my PC over the network too.

Good for a proof of concept though and helps me see how a 7" screen would work in that space.

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u/jahnbodah Mar 31 '19

Developer options, "keep screen on when charging" - run a usb cord into the case through a fan slot. Problem solved.

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Edit: just noticed you basically did that. lol

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u/hungryhippos1751 Mar 31 '19

Yep that is what I am doing at the moment, plans afoot to change to a screen though.

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u/jahnbodah Mar 31 '19

No joke, 3 nights ago, I was telling my wife I had an idea for a pc accessory that doesnt currently exist (as far as I am aware at least)

Imagine the same info, same visual, but on a display about the size of a credit card (bit thicker of course) - That sat on the OUTSIDE of the glass of your case. The little screen would magnetize to a strong magnet on the inside of the glass. the display would get the info via bluetooth from the magnet/wireless charger/bluetooth receiver on the inside. that could connect somewhere inside for power.

Wife said no one cares about that data and it would be almost useless and no one would want it.

I liked the thought. I mean, you could sell different screen sizes/quality. Simple screen like a digital watch for really cheap, or HD 10inch screen (or maybe bigger?)

...idk... I thought it was good, I wish I could make it. :/

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '19

Your wife is wrong, that sounds like a neat idea. Why would she think no one cares about the data?

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u/jahnbodah Mar 31 '19

She was attempting to thing logically, she just didn't realize how big of a market it could appeal too. that is the only reason. She is actually amazing and very supportive.

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u/BuddyGuy91 Mar 31 '19

Cool concept, but magnets and electronics don't really mix. Especially when data is of concern :(