PiKVM
Contents
Overview
PiKVM (https://pikvm.org/) is a very powerful and Open Source Software which allows for a remote connection via your Raspberry Pi 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. It's true hardware-level access with no dependency on any remote ports, protocols or services!
PiKVM family products:
Model | Compatible with | Work with X630 | Remark |
---|---|---|---|
PiKVM-A3 | Raspberry Pi 4 Model B | YES | |
PiKVM-A8 | Raspberry Pi 4 Model B | YES | PCIe version, No external wire |
PiKVM-A4 | Raspberry Pi zero 2 W | YES |
PS: PiKVM-A3 is also compatible with Raspberry Pi 3 B+ / 3B, but since Pi3 without OTG interface, when PiKVM-A3 is used with Pi3, OTG analog keyboard and mouse cannot be used.
PiKVM-A3
Refer to PiKVM-A3
PiKVM-A4
Refer to PiKVM-A4
PiKVM-A8
Refer to PiKVM-A8
Hardware Parameters
Connection Diagram
Note:
- The X630-A5 adapter board will be install into the PC Case.
- The wire group ① connect to X630-A5 comes from the PANEL of PC Case.
- The black and red wires(wire group ②) come from X630-A5 accessories.
Installation Video
PiKVM-A3 Kit: https://youtu.be/KrpHCsK7veA (Note: the X630-A3 V1.2 has been updated to X630-V1.3 and remove one on-board spacer to simplify the installation.)
PiKVM-A4 Kit: https://youtu.be/a2oYTEh7QC0
User Manual
Software Guide
Download here: https://pikvm.org/download/
For Raspberry Pi 4, please use the V3 HAT OS.
For Raspberry Pi Zero 2W/Zero W, please use the follow V2 OS.
Firstly, we recommend carefully reading official documentation from website: https://docs.pikvm.org/faq/.
If you run into any issues you can check the following Q&A. If that still doesn't help you you're welcome to raise an issue ticket at https://geekworm.com/community/forum/topic/78220/pikvm-faq or email to us (support@geekworm.com)
(Please be sure to provide installation pictures or videos to contact us, which can effectively solve the problem.Thanks.)
blog sharing for reference: https://www.andysblog.de/kvm-over-ip-pikvm-als-bausatz
FAQ
Q. I want to control several pc power. Is it possible with one PiKVM-A3 and several x630-a5
A. No, one kit can only control one pc.
Q. There is a I2S Audio In on X630-A3, does the packing list contain an I2S cable? How to connect it?
A. No contain an I2S cable.
PiKVM OS does not support I2S, so it cannot be used yet.
The 10pin SH1.0 connector is for future I2S HDMI audio support. Once it supported, we will update the product information for detail use.
Q: How to login?
A: Input the XX.XX.XX.XX ip address on the explorer, then input user: admin, the default password is 'admin' also.
Q: How to switch root user?
A:
su root #default password is root also
Q: How to enable OLED?
A: Run the following command to enable OLED display:
rw systemctl enable --now kvmd-oled ro
Q: Why OLED is not display?
A: Please confirm that your OS is right:
Q: How to enable RTC?
A: Firstly, insert the C1220 button battery. run the following command:
rw sudo nano /boot/config.txt #Then change the line: dtoverlay=i2c-rtc,pcf8563 to dtoverlay=i2c-rtc,ds1307 #Test RTC #Display the current time of the Raspberry Pi date #Write the time of Raspberry Pi to DS1307 sudo hwclock -w #Read the time of DS1307 sudo hwclock -r ro
Q: Why PiKVM-A3/A4 does not show the video?
A:
- Double-check that the video capture device is connected correctly and tightly. For the CSI bridge, this should be exactly the camera port;
- Some laptops do not output any signal until you switch the output (usually via the FN + and an F5 key on the keyboard).
- Your computer may have turned on sleep mode for the monitor. Move the mouse to turn it off.
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