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Is It Possible To Use Multiple Max Sized Monitors As 1 Peripheral?

Started by GyroW, 10 November 2013 - 04:05 PM
GyroW #1
Posted 10 November 2013 - 05:05 PM
So i've been wondering if its possible setup multiple max sized monitor as 1 giant one as in the (real life) picture below?
I'm pretty good at coding so i'm think i'm able to code it if its even possible?

The actual question is.
Is it possible?

Lyqyd #2
Posted 10 November 2013 - 06:01 PM
Of course. You'd simply create a redirect object that takes into account the size of each monitor to stitch them together into one drawable surface. You'd need some way to tell it the relative locations of each monitor, of course.
distantcam #3
Posted 10 November 2013 - 06:30 PM
How do you address the monitors that aren't next to the computer?
campicus #4
Posted 10 November 2013 - 06:35 PM
Multiple computers using rednet?
Lyqyd #5
Posted 10 November 2013 - 07:24 PM
No, you'd use the wired networking cables to access their peripheral methods from a single computer.
campicus #6
Posted 10 November 2013 - 07:45 PM
No, you'd use the wired networking cables to access their peripheral methods from a single computer.
I was thinking in terms of Mindcrack, which (I don't think) has wired networking cables. My bad.
distantcam #7
Posted 10 November 2013 - 07:45 PM
No, you'd use the wired networking cables to access their peripheral methods from a single computer.

Thanks! I haven't played with wired cables yet, so I didn't know you could use them on peripherals too.
theoriginalbit #8
Posted 10 November 2013 - 09:51 PM
Thanks! I haven't played with wired cables yet, so I didn't know you could use them on peripherals too.
In that case, I suggest that you read this.