Setup VNC Viewer - drexjj/sbitx GitHub Wiki

RealVNC Viewer is a remote access software that allows you to control and view the sBitx desktop from your own device over the internet or a local network. It's used for accessing systems remotely, making it ideal for remote control of your transceiver.

It is especially useful when the sBitx is used without a dedicated monitor, keyboard, or mouse (a headless setup). With RealVNC Viewer, you can control the sBitx desktop from another computer or even a mobile device.

RealVNC Viewer is free and supports various platforms such as Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. You can download it from HERE

Instructions: Setting Up RealVNC on the sBitx

1. Open Raspberry Pi Configuration

   Click the Raspberry Pi menu (top left of the screen, similar to a Start menu on other operating systems). Go to Preferences → Raspberry Pi Configuration. Enable VNC

2. Enable VNC In the Raspberry Pi Configuration window, go to the Interfaces tab. Find VNC in the list of interfaces and select Enabled. Click OK to apply the changes.

   Once VNC is enabled, you’ll see the VNC icon on your screen (system tray).

3. Find the sBitx IP Address

   You’ll need your sBitx IP address to connect from another device. To find this, hover over the VNC icon in the system tray, and click on it. The IP address will be displayed on the left side under Connectivity.

4. Download VNC Viewer on the Client Device

   On the device you’ll use to connect (e.g., a laptop, desktop, or mobile device), download VNC Viewer from the RealVNC website. Install and launch the VNC Viewer application.

5. Connect to the sBitx

   In VNC Viewer on your client device, enter the sBitx IP address (the one you noted earlier). Hint: You can also try sbitx.local Enter the sBitx username and password. Click Connect. You will be prompted to enter the Raspberry Pi’s username and password (default is pi and hf12345).