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Live Claude HUD on $38 LCD

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A GitHub project creates a live Claude usage HUD for a Thermalright Trofeo Vision LCD ($38). It tracks sessions, tokens, and API costs from macOS via USB. The HUD displays Pro/Max session limits, token burn rates, and costs using Claude Code logs.

Setup requires macOS, Python 3.12+, uv, and Node.js. Key dependencies include hidapi for USB communication and ccusage for cost estimates. The LCD acts as a HID device, streaming JPEG frames at 2 fps.

Configuration is managed via config.toml, with logs stored locally. Troubleshooting involves checking permissions and ensuring Claude Code is logged in. The project avoids external data transmission, keeping usage private within the machine.