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Re: JetKVM Mini

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Post by numpad0 »

LoganDark wrote: post #17
peroo wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Why do you need to use a KVM rather than Sunshine+Moonlight? That's pretty much the gold standard for remote gaming.

The practical answer for right now is that I don't want software screen capture, but it also does not do any of the things I wanted to be able to do by having remote inputs directed to the hardware rather than simulated in software. Namely it requires software installation on the server, which means OS support becomes a thing, you can't use it in BIOS/firmware, etc.

If you're like playing Apex/Valorant/PUBG/Dota and such, and scared that use of remote plays might get flagged, you could just use HDMI-in MPEGTS-out Ethernet capture streamer building scale HDMI extender thing(I don't know the actual categorical name). Inputs can be handled by a separate device, or just wireless keyboard/mouse.

Note that if anti-cheat is a concern, common dev boards like Arduino Leonardo and Pi Pico could also trigger flagging, so maybe that needs to be done slightly differently too(assuming the intent is good and this don't count towards anti-cheat evading in whatever you're doing).

Re: JetKVM Mini

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Post by petu »

dijit wrote: post #133
fh67 wrote: post #130

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Comet Q works well, if the usb c port supports DP-ALT

That looks like an interesting device. I'm more talking about being able to attach a normal laptop to another computer though, without any IP/Networking requirements.

Sipeed has such device https://wiki.sipeed.com/hardware/en/kvm/NanoKVM_USB/introduc...

Re: JetKVM Mini

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Post by apitman »

Forgeties79 wrote: post #160
apitman wrote: post #143

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Would a HDMI dummy plug work?

Then you can’t see what you’re doing. It’ll run with the HDMI unplugged but at that point you’re undoing a core reason for using it to begin with.

I think I misunderstood the original problem

Re: JetKVM Mini

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Post by MayeulC »

I'm thinking that this would be a great device to hand over to family members for when they need help with their computer. Ask them to plug them in & log-in remotely: may be easier than starting RustDesk, and can help with bios & bootloader options.

The harder part may be networking: it would be harder to ask them to wire it up to the network; but with Wi-Fi, I may be able to pre-fill their WPA key.

Re: JetKVM Mini

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Post by user_7832 »

apitman wrote: post #141
gainsurier wrote: post #139

The most groundbreaking aspect of this product is its MCU-based solution, and it uses software encoding on the controlled machine to achieve 4K@60. 4K is not needed in BIOS scenarios.

There are a lot more devices being released built on esp32s lately. e-readers are another example. I suspect with current hardware prices we might see a significant rise in consumer compute being limited to these types of devices, and a corresponding push to make software efficient enough to run on them. Could be interesting.

Now that you mention it, it does make some sense that with the rising prices (especially for ram) (and maybe with LLMs?) it’s cheaper to use basic hardware and put “more effort” on efficient code (an LLM’s effort, of course).

Re: JetKVM Mini

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Post by noelwelsh »

layer8 wrote: post #48
noelwelsh wrote: post #11

I have an ATEN KVM [1] that gets a solid "it does the job" from me. Occasionally a connected computer won't pick up the K, V, or M, and I'll have to reconnect a few times. I use it to switch between my work laptop and my personal PC, and for this situation 4K is a must have. That, and the choice of HDMI instead of DisplayPort, and things that would keep me from getting a JetKVM. [1]: https://www.aten.com/gb/en/produc…

I use Aten KVM switches too, but they are a different type of product. JetKVM is for remote KVM access, not for switching between multiple computers. Both are orthogonal to each other. You can in principle combine a JetKVM with a KVM switch (and some people are doing that, though there are some technical pitfalls).

I see. Thanks for the clarification.

Re: JetKVM Mini

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Post by keriati1 »

I wanted to get a JetKVM, however ended up getting kvm extension module for my uConsole instead. In the end it is perfect for my small collection of home servers. I only use it a few times a year, but it's always fun.

Re: JetKVM Mini

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Post by kllrnohj »

doctorhandshake wrote: post #121
kllrnohj wrote: post #103

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why not just configure Windows to mirror the displays? That seems a lot cheaper and more flexible than pass through. And you wouldn't need to worry about matching resolutions and refresh rates

In that case I’d need a 1080 physical display on the machine mirrored to the KVM. For the type of stuff I’m doing that’s a bad use of monitor / desk real estate.

it doesn't seem like Windows makes it easy, but it's not really required that mirror'd displays must have the same resolution. Sure can throw fancier and more powerful hardware at it, but this is something software could rather easily do
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