The Openterface Mini-KVM is a compact, feature-rich, and open-source KVM gadget driven by a vibrant community. It allows you to use your own laptop to display and control headless devices directly through a USB and HDMI connection. This KVM-over-USB solution captures video via HDMI and simulates keyboard and mouse inputs. It is particularly useful for a wide range of applications, catering to tech enthusiasts exploring single-board computers, as well as IT professionals troubleshooting headless devices. It eliminates the need for additional monitors, keyboards, and mice, providing a convenient solution in environments where network connections are unreliable or unavailable.
The Openterface Mini-KVM PCB board comes with a variety of features designed to provide a seamless and efficient user experience:
- Compact Design: Small form factor that fits easily into any setup.
- HDMI Input: Captures video from headless devices via HDMI.
- USB Connectivity: Simulates keyboard and mouse inputs through a single USB connection.
- Open Source: Fully open-source hardware and software, allowing for community-driven development and customization.
- High Compatibility: Supports a wide range of devices and operating systems.
- Durable Build: The frame uses high-quality anodized aluminum, features a clearly marked housing design, and includes a 3D printed side cover that you can easily reprint yourself if broken.
- Easy Setup: Simple plug-and-play functionality with minimal configuration required.
- Community Support: Backed by a vibrant and active community for troubleshooting and enhancements.
- Switchable USB Port: Features a switchable USB-A 2.0 port that can be toggled between the host and target computers, but not both simultaneously. Switching can be done via a physical toggle on the device or a button in the host application.
- Extension Pins: Provides USB 5V power supply, data lines, and ground connections for external components, allowing users to easily add functions to both the target and host computers.
To use this mini-KVM, the host computer must have one of the following host applications installed:
- Openterface_MacOS: For macOS support. The macOS app is also available on Apple's App Store by searching for "Openterface".
- Openterface_QT: For Windows and Linux Support.
You can find the installation instructions on the respective GitHub repositories. These open-source host applications are currently under active development. Support for Android and web extensions will be available soon. For more information about the software, please visit the repositories.
- Hardware is released under CERN Open Hardware Licence Version 2 - Strongly Reciprocal
- Its softwares are released under GNU AFFERO GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3
- Documentation is released under CC BY-SA 4.0
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