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
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