fake_display_guide.md

To fake a display in Raspbian:

Install xserver-xorg-video-dummy:

sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-dummy

Create xorg.conf:

sudo vi /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/xorg.conf

Add the following to the newly created file:

Section "Device"
    Identifier  "Configured Video Device"
    Driver      "dummy"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
    Identifier  "Configured Monitor"
    HorizSync 31.5-48.5
    VertRefresh 50-70
EndSection

Section "Screen"
    Identifier  "Default Screen"
    Monitor     "Configured Monitor"
    Device      "Configured Video Device"
    DefaultDepth 24
    SubSection "Display"
    Depth 24
    Modes "1024x800"
    EndSubSection
EndSection

Restart

sudo reboot