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75 lines
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# VNC
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This article describes how to use KlipperScreen through a remote connection.
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!!! warning
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The experience may not be equal to run KlipperScreen natively.
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Depending on the device or the network you may encounter performance degradation or other issues.
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## On the Host device:
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The host device could be for example a Raspberry Pi
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1. [First install KlipperScreen](Installation.md)
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2. Install a vnc server package, for example:
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```bash
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sudo apt install tigervnc-standalone-server
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```
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3. Create `~/KlipperScreen/scripts/launch_KlipperScreen.sh`:
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```bash
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#!/bin/bash
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# Use display 10 to avoid clashing with local X server, if any
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Xtigervnc -rfbport 5900 -noreset -AlwaysShared -SecurityTypes none :10&
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DISPLAY=:10 $KS_XCLIENT&
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wait
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```
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!!! tip
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To change resolution add: `-geometry 1280x720` to the arguments of Xtigervnc
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4. Make the script executable
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```bash
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chmod +x ~/KlipperScreen/scripts/launch_KlipperScreen.sh
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```
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5. Restart KlipperScreen or reboot the system:
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```bash
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sudo systemctl restart KlipperScreen.service
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```
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6. On KlipperScreen set the following configuration:
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Turn off DPMS and Display timeout:
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## On the remote device:
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1. Install a VNC viewer and configure it to the ip of the host.
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???+ example "Example using an iPad"
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#### Example using an iPad
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* Install a VNC viewer for example: `RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop`
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##### Prevent unwanted rotation of UI:
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* Go to `Settings` > `General` > Set `Use side switch to` to `Lock Rotation`
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##### Avoid accidentally switching between apps:
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* Go to `Restrictions` > Set passcode > Enable restrictions.
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* Open
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* Triple-click "Home" button
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* Guided access pops up
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* Press "Start"
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* Now iPad is locked to VNC viewer until "Guided access" mode is disabled by triple-clicking "Home" button and entering the password.
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##### On the VNC viewer:
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* Press "+" button at the top right
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* Enter IP address of your print host.
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* Press "Save"
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* Select "Interaction", select "Touch panel", go back
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* Press "Done"
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* Double-click on an icon with IP address you have just added.
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* VNC client will complain about unencrypted connection. Disable the warning and say "Connect"
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* Use or skip tutorial
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* Press the "Pin" icon to hide the panel.
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* Enjoy!
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