PiKVM is a feature-rich, production grade, open-source, Raspberry Pi based KVM over IP device. It enables managing servers or workstations remotely, whatever the state of the operating system or whether one is installed. PiKVM allows you to turn on/off or restart your computer, configure the UEFI/BIOS, and even reinstall the OS using the Virtual CD-ROM or Flash Drive. You can use your remote keyboard and mouse or PiKVM can simulate a keyboard, mouse, and a monitor, which are then presented in a web browser as if you were working on a remote system directly.
PiKVM V4 Plus is the PiKVM version with the most features! Designed to be the most advanced and versatile PiKVM, it will assist you in the most unique and complex scenarios of tech support or remote system access/management. The future-proof architecture will allow to add more features and functionality.
Features
PiKVM V4 comes as a complete product, equipped with all you need out of the box; a power supply, USB & Ethernet cables, and even PCI brackets to install the ATX board into an ATX or mini ITX computer/server cases.
The (included) Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4) allows to raise the bar to an industrial-grade level.
Improved WiFi connectivity with a port for an optional external antenna.
1920x1080 @ 60 Hz & 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz resolution support for increased UEFI/BIOS compatibility.
New meticulously crafted steel case with a smooth and slick appearance, light pipes, location beacon, SD card access protection, and a Kensington security slot.
Specifications
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4)
CM4102000 with 2 GB RAM and WiFi/Bluetooth (Lite)
Connection type
USB-C
Power type
12 V/2 A (DC)
Power failure option
Internal supercapacitor for the real time clock support
HDMI female
HDMI source input
USB-C female
For the keyboard, mouse, mass storage, and other external device emulation)
Serial console management port
Micro SD card slot
For the OS storage
ATX RJ-45
Special port for power control or AUX
WiFi
Optional WiFi b/g/n support with internal/external antenna
LED indicators
Power, activity, console power, search led, HDMI source engaged
Display
OLED 128x32 0.91" (white)
Supported resolutions
Up to 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz
Video compression methods
MJPEG, H.264
Audio capture mode
HDMI audio capture support
Peak power consumption
Up to 24 W (2 A/12 V)
Operating temperature
0-50°C
Dimensions
120 x 68 x 44mm
Weight
350 g
Model Comparison
PiKVM V3
PiKVM V4 Plus
Main computing unit
Raspberry Pi 4 B
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4)
1920x1200 @ 60 Hz HDMI video support with sound
✓
Improved compatibility for many UEFI and BIOS
✓
USB key/mouse/mass storage support
✓
✓
USB host support (external USB devices connectivity support)
✓
✓
Additional USB storage support with internal installation
✓
RJ-45 console port
✓
✓
Cooling system
Axial fan
Advanced with radial fan
Locator LED
✓
Power consumption in idle mode
3.3 W
3.3 W
External antenna support
WiFi/LTE
mPCI-e slot with USB lines for LTE/5G cards
✓
Included
PiKVM V4 Plus incl. Raspberry Pi CM4, case and OLED display
Micro SD card with pre-imaged PiKVM software
ATX control board
ATX connection cables
ATX installation brackets
Ethernet cable
ATX cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
12 V/2 A power supply (international adapters)
Downloads
Datasheet
Documentation
Images
GitHub
DRIVING MOTORS WITH H-BRIDGESAn Introduction to DC, Stepper, and Brushless Motors
THE ELEKTOR LAB TEAMOur Approach, Preferred Tools, and More
RASPBERRY PI AS A KVM REMOTE CONTROLPi-KVM Software Test
IQAUDIO CODEC ZEROA Sound Card for the Raspberry Pi Family
THE PIKVM PROJECT AND LESSONS LEARNEDInterview with Maxim Devaev (Developer, PiKVM)
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE WITH 2D LIDARESP32 Pico Interprets Data from the Lidar Module THE RASPBERRY PI ZERO 2 W GOES QUAD-CORE NOTES FROM THE 2021 WORLD ETHICAL ELECTRONICS FORUM
MOTOR CONTROLHow the Complexity of Motor Control Is Simplified
LARGE ELECTRIC MOTORSBasic Principles and Useful Information GETTING STARTED WITH THE ESP32-C3 RISC-V MCU
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!DIY Master Power Switch for the Lab Bench
CREATE GUIS WITH PYTHON (PART 2)Spy name chooser
PRODUCTRONICA FAST FORWARD 2021 WINNERSExciting Technologies and Creative Engineering Solutions
VERSATILE SERVO TESTERCheck Behavior When There’s No Datasheet
MODBUS OVER WLAN (PART 2)Software for the Modbus TCP WLAN Module
UNDERSTANDING THE NEURONS IN NEURAL NETWORKS (PART 3)Practical Neurons
INSIDE AN OPEN-SOURCE PROCESSORSample Chapter: Lattice and Xilinx FPGA Results
STARTING OUT IN ELECTRONICSWe Are Not Yet Done with the Coil
ERR-LECTRONICSCorrections, Updates and Readers’ Letters
COLOR TO SOUNDHow to Read Out a Color Sensor via I2C
BATTLAB-ONEMeasure and Optimize the Battery Life of IoT Devices
SIMPLE EARTH-LEAKAGE TRACERTesting Isolation of Mains Supply
POVERTY AND ELECTRONICSSustainable Development Goal 1
HEXADOKUThe Original Elektorized Sudoku
