Multi-function device displays PC data and news

Multi-function device displays PC data and news
Arduino Team — January 17, 2023

While the typical computer user might not have to worry about it, those of us who overclock our computers or run them all the way like to know how they work. If, for example, you overclock your CPU, you'll probably want to keep an eye on its temperature to make sure it doesn't exceed a safe level. This multifunction device, designed by Mirko Pavleski, displays all kinds of PC data and even the news.

This Arduino LCD info panel works with open source software (LCD Smartie) running on a Windows PC. This software monitors many data points including CPU load, free disk space, memory usage and much more. It can also download RSS news feeds and sync with other software, like Winamp. The software then sends the relevant data to the Arduino LCD Info Panel device via a USB connection. The unit displays data on a 16×2 character backlit LCD display and a pair of potentiometers allow the user to scroll through the data.

It doesn't take a lot of hardware to build your own Arduino LCD info panel. The only components you need are an Arduino Nano, an Adafruit Standard LCD, two potentiometers, and a few miscellaneous components like resistors. Wiring is quite simple and makers can use a protoboard or breadboard.

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Arduino Team — January 17, 2023

While the typical computer user might not have to worry about it, those of us who overclock our computers or run them all the way like to know how they work. If, for example, you overclock your CPU, you'll probably want to keep an eye on its temperature to make sure it doesn't exceed a safe level. This multifunction device, designed by Mirko Pavleski, displays all kinds of PC data and even the news.

This Arduino LCD info panel works with open source software (LCD Smartie) running on a Windows PC. This software monitors many data points including CPU load, free disk space, memory usage and much more. It can also download RSS news feeds and sync with other software, like Winamp. The software then sends the relevant data to the Arduino LCD Info Panel device via a USB connection. The unit displays data on a 16×2 character backlit LCD display and a pair of potentiometers allow the user to scroll through the data.

It doesn't take a lot of hardware to build your own Arduino LCD info panel. The only components you need are an Arduino Nano, an Adafruit Standard LCD, two potentiometers, and a few miscellaneous components like resistors. Wiring is quite simple and makers can use a protoboard or breadboard.