Android Virtual Pen for Linux

Android Virtual Pen is a Linux software that lets you use your Android device as a virtual pen for your computer.

It captures pen input from your Android device and sends it to your Linux PC, where it acts like a real pen for drawing or writing.

This tool fits well for users who want to use stylus or pen input on Linux, especially with devices like Wacom or Intuos.

One key feature of Android Virtual Pen is its focus on low latency, which means there is very little delay between moving the pen on your Android device and the cursor moving on your PC screen.

This helps create a smoother and better drawing experience.

You can adjust how sensitive the pen is and set a pressure threshold to avoid accidental clicks or marks.

It also supports an eraser function when using the pen.

The software supports two display modes: stretch and fixed.

In stretch mode, the Android screen is stretched to cover your PC screen but might cause slight distortion if the screen sizes are different.

In fixed mode, the screen from Android is shown in the center of your PC without distortion, as long as the resolutions match.

It works with both X11 and Wayland display servers on Linux.

To use Android Virtual Pen, you need to connect your Android device to your Linux PC via USB.

You start the app on Android, then launch the app on your Linux machine.

You select your device, enter the screen size, and connect.

You may need to allow permissions on Android for the connection.

Keep in mind that this software is still in beta, so setup involves several steps and testing with various devices might be needed.

Some users may notice minor display issues in stretched mode.

Overall, Android Virtual Pen is a useful tool for Linux users who want a customizable and low-latency stylus input from their Android device.