A streamlined Bash-based frontend for managing PredatorSense-like features on Linux systems, using the Linuwu-Sense kernel module.
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More info
https://github.com/0x7375646F/Linuwu-Sense
PredatorSense to Linux!
This launcher script was developed (with some help from AI) to provide a clean, user-friendly, menu-driven interface for configuring system-level features via the linuwu_sense kernel module.
Tested on:
Acer Predator Helios 16 Model: PH16-71
Preview
Here's what the tool looks like in action:
Predator Key
You can also check out how bind the Predator Key on your keyboard here https://github.com/Order52/Predator-Key
A new Python-based fan control utility is now included. It provides profile-based and dynamic fan control through the Linuwu-Sense interface.
Features :
-
gamingprofile: maximum cooling for performance -
quietprofile: prioritizes low noise -
balancedprofile: optimized for general use - Daemon mode for continuous monitoring
- View current status and configuration
- Edit config for custom behavior
- Easily control and monitor:
- Advanced Fan Curve Control
Note: All commands require root (
sudo) for now.
Keyboard Backlight Timeout
Battery Charge Limiter
Boot Animation and Sound
Fan Speeds (Auto, Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Turbo, Custom)
LCD Override
USB Charging Thresholds
Battery Calibration
All through a terminal interface, backed by SysFS and requiring root access. Usage
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Prerequisites
Linux kernel module: linuwu_sense.ko Compatible Acer Predator laptop Root privileges (the script will attempt to elevate with sudo)
You must load the Linuwu-Sense kernel module before using this script.
Step 1: Install Kernel Headers
On Arch Linux:
sudo pacman -S linux-headers
Step 2: Clone and Build the Module
git clone https://github.com/Order52/linuwu-sense-cli.git
cd linuwu-sense-cli
make install
Using Clang Instead?
sudo make CC=clang LD=ld.lld install
To Uninstall
make uninstall
Then Run the Script
chmod +x Linuwu-sense-menu.py
chmod +x fan-curve.py
python Linuwu-sense-menu.py
python ./fan-curve.py
You can also add these to your .bashrc for quick control on the fan curves
fan-gaming() {
sudo python3 fan_curve.py --profile gaming
sudo python3 fan_curve.py --daemon
}
fan-balance() {
sudo python3 fan_curve.py --profile balanced
sudo python3 fan_curve.py --daemon
}
fan-quiet() {
sudo python3 fan_curve.py --profile quiet
sudo python3 fan_curve.py --daemon
}