DIY IP-KVM Based on Raspberry Pi

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Post by Croftengea » Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 9:19 PM UTC

DIY IP-KVM Based on Raspberry Pi
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Re: DIY IP-KVM Based on Raspberry Pi

#2

Post by xupybd » Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 10:43 PM UTC

All the use cases I have for one of these would need VGA sadly.

Re: DIY IP-KVM Based on Raspberry Pi

#3

Post by hugs » Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 10:44 PM UTC

I'm currently working on a variation of this, specifically for accessing/controlling smartphones. My hunch is that even though a hardware-based KVM approach was meant for remote manual control, it could also be extremely useful for automation (and specifically test automation). But the big question is if anyone would agree with me about that. Hope to find out soon enough...

Re: DIY IP-KVM Based on Raspberry Pi

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Post by RockRobotRock » Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 10:46 PM UTC

It works great! I got a cheaper case and modules from aliexpress, though.

Re: DIY IP-KVM Based on Raspberry Pi

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Post by RockRobotRock » Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 10:46 PM UTC

xupybd wrote: post #2

All the use cases I have for one of these would need VGA sadly.

<$10 adapter

Re: DIY IP-KVM Based on Raspberry Pi

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Post by thewanderer1983 » Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 10:51 PM UTC

Here is another one about to go live on crowdsupply. https://www.crowdsupply.com/hackergadgets/pi-cast

Re: DIY IP-KVM Based on Raspberry Pi

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Post by hugs » Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 10:54 PM UTC

xupybd wrote: post #2

All the use cases I have for one of these would need VGA sadly.

The project lists several DIY options for building (more like buying and plugging in) the hardware yourself. You might be able to find an off-the-shelf VGA-to-HDMI adapter/converter that would then be downstream compatible with the rest of the stack. There is discussion about VGA support in the project's GitHub Issues and Discord.

Re: DIY IP-KVM Based on Raspberry Pi

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Post by xupybd » Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 10:55 PM UTC

RockRobotRock wrote: post #5

xupybd wrote: post #2

All the use cases I have for one of these would need VGA sadly.

<$10 adapter

That is actually a really good point. I must be tired. Didn't even think of that.

Re: DIY IP-KVM Based on Raspberry Pi

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Post by progbits » Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 10:58 PM UTC

I like this project but the hardware seems quite overpriced at $300+. Similar for tinypilotkvm.com.

In the past I've considered making and selling a cheaper version. Aside from lack of time (or motivation), one thing which discouraged me is that I would feel bad "undercutting" someone selling open hardware.

Re: DIY IP-KVM Based on Raspberry Pi

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Post by jermaustin1 » Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 11:08 PM UTC

progbits wrote: post #9

I like this project but the hardware seems quite overpriced at $300+. Similar for tinypilotkvm.com. In the past I've considered making and selling a cheaper version. Aside from lack of time (or motivation), one thing which discouraged me is that I would feel bad "undercutting" someone selling open hardware.

>I would feel bad "undercutting" someone selling open hardware

As a potential customer, I feel bad you feel that way.