Multi-function gadget shows PC knowledge and information

Whereas the everyday pc person doesn’t want to fret about it, these of us who overclock our computer systems or run them onerous prefer to know the way they’re performing. If, for instance, you overclock your CPU, you then in all probability need to keep watch over its temperature to make sure that it doesn’t exceed a secure degree. This multi-function device, designed by Mirko Pavleski, shows all types of PC knowledge and even present information.

This Arduino LCD Information Panel works with open supply software program (LCD Smartie) operating on a Home windows PC. That software program screens many knowledge factors, together with CPU load, free disk area, reminiscence utilization, and far more. It could actually additionally obtain RSS information feeds and sync with different software program, like Winamp. The software program then sends the related knowledge to the Arduino LCD Information Panel gadget by way of a USB connection. The unit shows the info on a 16×2 character backlit LCD display screen and a pair of potentiometer knobs let the person flip via the info.

It doesn’t take a lot {hardware} to construct your individual Arduino LCD Information Panel. The one elements you want are an Arduino Nano, an Adafruit Customary LCD, two potentiometers, and some miscellaneous elements like resistors. The wiring is fairly easy and makers can use a protoboard or a breadboard.