vnc_virtual_display_linker

This script will let you connect an external device to your X11 server as a second monitor through VNC
i.e. use your tablet to extend your desktop

I have it working using Ubuntu 16.04 and an Android tablet

INSTALLATION:

pip install dotmap
sudo apt install x11vnc

then create a password!
x11vnc -storepasswd

place the script anywhere
you might have to grant exec permissions: chmod +x vnc_virtual_display_linker.py
launch the script ./vnc_virtual_display_linker.py
on the menu:
- press a to activate the adbc connection
- press n to create a new virtual monitor
- press s to start the VNC server with the default configuration
  - ctrl-c to stop the server
- follow the instructions on the screen for more functionalities

Once the server has started, on your device:

launch a VNC client like bVNC Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iiordanov.freebVNC&hl=it
configure the ip address of the server and the password you used while installing x11vnc
connect and enjoy your second screen!

You should be able to connect most Android tablets/phones with an USB cable to the VNC server thanks to the ADB platform.

First, you need to install the proper tools:
sudo apt install adb android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot

Then you have to: