Features
Steel enclosure: High quality steel with cool sand-texture finishing
Tiny LCD screen: It can display the IP address, host name, uptime, and can also be used to display other information. PiKVM OS includes a set of libraries that allows you to display almost anything using Python.
Fan for active cooling: It will protect your device from overheating. PiKVM is able to control the fan speed using PWM, so it will not run at maximum speed all the time.
Plastic housing for the LCD screen: This tiny piece of plastic is responsible for the robust support of the LCD screen inside the case. Injection molding eas used for making that display holder.
Assembly hardware: A set of screws and nuts to assemble the case and install the fan.
PiKVM V3 is an open-source Raspberry Pi-based KVM over IP device. It will help you to manage servers or workstations remotely, whatever the state of the operating system or whether one is installed.
PiKVM V3 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.
Features
HDMI Full HD capture based on the TC358743 chip (extra low latency ~100 ms and many features like compression control).
OTG Keyboard & mouse; Mass Storage Drive emulation.
Ability to simulate 'removal and insertion' for USB.
Onboard ATX power control
Onboard fan controller
Real-time clock (RTC)
RJ-45 and USB serial console port (to manage PiKVM OS or to connect with the server).
Optional AVR-based HID (for some rare and strange motherboards whose BIOS doesn't understand the OTG emulated keyboard).
Optional OLED screen to display network status or other desired information.
Ready-made board. No need for soldering or breadboarding.
PiKVM OS – the software is fully open.
Included
PiKVM V3 HAT board for Raspberry Pi 4
USB-C bridge board – to connect the HAT with Pi over USB-C
ATX controller adapter board and wiring – to connect the HAT to the motherboard (if you want to manage power supply through hardware).
2 flat CSI cables
Screws and brass standoffs
Required
Raspberry Pi 4
MicroSD card
USB-C to USB-A cable
HDMI cable
Straight Ethernet cable (for the ATX expansion board connection)
Power supply unit (5.1 V/3 A USB-C, officiel RPi power supply is recommended)
Downloads
User Guide
Images
GitHub
Links
The PiKVM Project and Lessons Learned: Q&A with PiKVM creator and developer Maxim Devaev
PiKVM: Raspberry Pi as a KVM Remote Control
PiKVM V3 HAT pre-assembled, in steel case with display and fan incl. Raspberry Pi 4 (2 GB) and 32-GB microSD card (pre-installed with PiKVM OS)
PiKVM V3 is an open-source Raspberry Pi-based KVM over IP device. It will help you to manage servers or workstations remotely, whatever the state of the operating system or whether one is installed.
PiKVM V3 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.
Features
HDMI Full HD capture based on the TC358743 chip (extra low latency ~100 ms and many features like compression control).
OTG Keyboard & mouse; Mass Storage Drive emulation.
Ability to simulate 'removal and insertion' for USB.
Onboard ATX power control
Onboard fan controller
Real-time clock (RTC)
RJ-45 and USB serial console port (to manage PiKVM OS or to connect with the server).
Optional AVR-based HID (for some rare and strange motherboards whose BIOS doesn't understand the OTG emulated keyboard).
Optional OLED screen to display network status or other desired information.
Ready-made board. No need for soldering or breadboarding.
PiKVM OS – the software is fully open.
Specifications
Video/Resolution: 1920x1080p at 50 Hz or lower
Power: USB-C 5.1 V, 3 A power supply required (not included)
Real-time clock with rechargeable Super Capacitor
Enclosure: robust 1.6 mm (1/16') steel case
Dimensions: 92 x 75 x 45 mm (4 x 3 x 2')
Weight: 410 g (14.5 oz.)
Connectors
Front
Back
Side
Power: USB-C
ATX Control
Video Out: micro HDMI
Serial Console: USB-C + RJ45(one active at a time)
OTG Host USB (USB-C)
2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0
HDMI Video input & output
Gigabit Ethernet
Included
PiKVM V3 HAT for Raspberry Pi 4
PiKVM Steel Case incl. Display and Fan
Raspberry Pi 4 with 2 GB RAM
MicroSD card (32 GB, pre-installed with the PiKVM OS)
USB-C bridge board – to connect the HAT with Pi over USB-C
ATX controller adapter board and wiring – to connect the HAT to the motherboard (if you want to manage power supply through hardware).
2 flat CSI cables
Screws and brass standoffs
Required
USB-C to USB-A cable
HDMI cable
Straight Ethernet cable (for the ATX expansion board connection)
Power supply unit (5.1 V/3 A USB-C, officiel RPi power supply is recommended)
Downloads
User Guide
Images
GitHub
Links
The PiKVM Project and Lessons Learned: Q&A with PiKVM creator and developer Maxim Devaev
PiKVM: Raspberry Pi as a KVM Remote Control
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KVM stands for Keyboard, Video, and Mouse and it is a powerful open-source software that enables remote access via Raspberry Pi. This KVM-A3 kit is designed based on the Raspberry Pi 4.
With it, you can turn your computer on or off, restart it, configure the UEFI/BIOS, and even reinstall the operating system using a virtual CD-ROM or flash drive. You can either use your own remote keyboard and mouse, or let KVM simulate a keyboard, mouse, and monitor – presented through a web browser as if you were directly interacting with the remote system. It's true hardware-level access with no dependency on remote ports, protocols, or services!
Features
Designed especially for KVM (an open and affordable DIY IP-KVM based on Raspberry Pi)
Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 (not included)
Fully compatible with PiKVM V3 OS
Control a server or computer using a web browser
HDMI Full HD capture based on the TC358743 chip
OTG keyboard and mouse support; mass storage drive emulation
Hardware Real-Time Clock (RTC) with CR1220 coin battery socket
Equipped with a cooling fan to dissipate heat from the Raspberry Pi
Features solid-state relays to protect Raspberry Pi GPIO pins from computer and ESD spikes
ATX control via RJ45 connector: switch the machine on or off, reset it, and monitor HDD and power LED status remotely
10-pin SH1.0 connector reserved for future I²S HDMI audio support
4-pin header and spacers reserved for I²C OLED display
Included
KVM-A3 Metal Case for Raspberry Pi 4
X630 HDMI to CSI-2 Module (for video capture)
X630-A3 Expansion Board (provides Ethernet, cooling, RTC, power input, etc.)
X630-A5 Adapter Board (installed inside the PC case; connects the computer motherboard to the IO panel cable of the PC case)
0.96-inch OLED Display (128 x 64 pixels)
Ethernet Cable (TIA/EIA-568.B standard; also serves as the ATX control signal cable)
Downloads
Wiki
PiKVM OS
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
This board is an all-digital conversion of Raspberry Pi's VGA reference design, great for if you want to start hacking on video and/or audio output from a Raspberry Pi Pico and piping it straight into a modern monitor.Features
HDMI connector
PCM5100A DAC for line out audio over I²S (datasheet)
SD card slot
Reset button
Socket headers to install your Raspberry Pi Pico
Three user-controllable switches
Rubber feet
Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico
No soldering required (as long as your Pico has header pins attached)
Programmable with C/C++
Note: Raspberry Pi Pico is not included. Your Pico will need to have pin headers soldered to it (with the pins pointing downwards) to attach to our add-on boards.Downloads
Schematic
GitHub
PicoVision is a powerful digital video stick for bold audio visual adventures, with dual RP2040 chips and a conveniently HDMI-shaped output connector to boot. Use PicoVision to make and run your own homebrew games, draw digital art, recreate beloved demos, screensavers or WinAmp visualisations, visualise data, subvert advertising billboards, emulate CeeFax or whip up signage.
GPU (RP2040)Does all the heavy-lifting to display buttery-smooth, high-res, animations on your TV or monitor via HDMI.
CPU (Pico W)Runs your code and provides an interface to other gadgets through USB, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
HDMI connectorMake use of TVs, monitors, giant projectors, or even tiny displays for building into a cosplay outfit.
Line out audioBash out some bleeps and bloops! This digital audio interface can produce some quality noise.
microSD cardNever run out of space for your lovely assets by adding a sizeable microSD card to your setup.
Qw/ST connectorAdd sensors or other types of breakout to your project so they can react to the world around them.
On-board reset and user buttonsCreate a simple user interface for your project without needing to add any extras. You can program PicoVision using C++ or MicroPython. C++ will get you the best performance, but if you're a beginner we'd recommend MicroPython for ease of getting started. Either way, you'll have access to PicoGraphics libraries which will let you easily manipulate shapes, text and images, some exciting new vector graphics and font functionality courtesy of PicoVector, and the ability to make bleeps, bloops and other fun electronic noise with PicoSynth. Features Raspberry Pi Pico W (CPU) Dual Arm Cortex M0+ with 264 kB of SRAM 2 MB of QSPI flash supporting XiP 2.4 GHz wireless / Bluetooth 5.2 RP2040 (GPU) Another dual Arm Cortex M0+ with 264 kB of SRAM Higher resolution modes use significant GPU overclocking Connects to the CPU as an I²C peripheral device 2x 8 MB PSRAM chips for frame double-buffering Digital Video out via HDMI connector
PCM5100A DAC for line level audio over I²S, wired to a 3.5 mm stereo jack MicroSD card slot 3x user buttons (one wired to CPU, two to GPU) Reset button Status LED (GPU) Qw/ST (Qwiic/STEMMA QT) connector Fully-assembled (no soldering required) Spare/extra pins broken out as unpopulated headers (these require soldering) C++/MicroPython libraries Downloads Pinout Schematics MicroPython for PicoVision MicroPython examples and documentation
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