That's a neat idea. This would allow running the CNCPC headless. I think normal Remote Desktop (RDP) connection would work too: Mac OS and iOS have native Microsoft RDP clients that work really well, even over slow mobile connections. Since all processing is done in the CNCPC, potential network glitches in the desktop image transmission wouldn't hurt the CNC operation at all. This is definitely something to try!ttlehto wrote: ↑Fri Mar 02, 2018 4:44 am Edit: I mean something like this https://www.spacedesk.net/
I don't have experience with Spacedesk, but I've tried Duet https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/duet-di ... 54064?mt=8. Because it is essentially a virtual display adapter it broke some games I was playing. I guess the virtual driver is somehow incompatible with DirectX, and I had to uninstall it. I didn't notice any problems with productivity applications; browsers, Office, SolidWorks etc. were unaffected. Perhaps the incompatibility was related to 3D. As a second screen Duet worked amazingly well. There was literally no lag in the image. I was able to play (at least) 2K video in my iPad using it, and everything worked just like with a real 2nd monitor.
RDP doesn't require any additional software licenses, and it is tried and true technology, and heavily optimized for slow connections. Windows 10 doesn't support simultaneous logins for multiple users, but Windows Server does. In theory we could have single PC running multiple instances of CNC12, for example one for a lathe, and another for a mill. Two iPads would be connected via RDP to separate user accounts in the Win Server.
<disclaimer> This is a DIY forum, I interpret it means experimental ideas are allowed
</disclaimer>ttlehto: nice to see a fellow Finn here!
It's awesome to have multiple monitors but I just can't see how it would be beneficial for a CNC PC since it's main purpose is to run my machine only. But I'm sure someone will try it.