[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!
The KVM refers to Keyboard Video Mouse.
This PiKVM-A3 kit (pikvm v3 hat) is designed and based on Raspberry Pi 4 Model B.
It also support 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.
The PiKVM-A3 is composed of follow parts:
X630 HDMI to CSI-2 Module (for video capture)
X630-A3 Expansion Board (for ethernet, cooling, RTC, power in etc)
X630-A5 Adapter Board (itisinstalledinsidethePCcase,anditconnectthecomputermotherboardandIOpanelcabeofPCcase)
0.96 inch OLED (for display, Resolution: 128×64pixel)
Ethernet Cable (TIA/EIA-568.B connection, and it's ATX control signal cable)
KVM-A3 Case (optional part, this case is ONLY compatible with raspberry pi 4)
Note:
Please use the supplied USB Type-C to USB 2.0 A-Male Cable only. USB-C to USB-A cable only with DATA lines (for keyboard and mouse emulation), Using other cable might cause instability or damage to either the host PC or the Pi.
We need to ensure you isolate the 5V connection between the Raspberry Pi and host PC to prevent backpower issues that can cause instability or damage to either the host PC or the Pi.
[How to Power PiKVM]
Power Input: 5.1Vdc +/-5% , 3A (Power Via USB Type-C port of X630-A3), Recommend Geekworm 5V 4A 20W USB-C PSU
Note: DON'T power via raspberry pi's TYPE-C port, because it is occupied as USB OTG.
[User Manual]
Official Document: https://pikvm.org/
Hardware Introduction: https://wiki.geekworm.com/PiKVM
[Wiring Diagram]
The X630-A5 adapter board will be install into the PC Case.
The wire group connect to X630-A5 comes from the PANEL of PC Case.
The black and red wires(wire group ) come from X630-A5 accessories.
[Matching Case]
The matching metal case is only compatible with raspberry pi 4 and PiKVM-A3 Kit.
[Features]
Designed especially for PiKVM ( Raspberry Pi based KVM over IP)
Fully compatiblie with PiKVM OS
Control a server and computer using a web browser
HDMI Full HD capture based on the TC358743 chip
OTG Keyboard & mouse; Mass Storage Drive emulation
Hardware Real Time Clock (RTC) with CR1220 coin battery socket
Equipped with cooling fan that allows the heat from your Raspberry Pi to dissipate
Equipped with solidstate relays to protect RPi GPIO pins from computer and ESD spikes
ATX control via RJ45 connector Switch the machine on or off, reset it, and monitor the status of HDD LED & power LED remotely
Reserves the 10pin SH10 connector for future I2S HDMI audio support
Reserves the 4pin header spacers for I2C OLED display
[FAQ]
Q. There is a I2S Audio In on X630-A3, does the packing list contain an I2S cable? How to connect it?
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.
[Packing List]
Kit 1(compatible with raspberry pi 4):
1 x X630 HDMI to CSI-2 Module
1 x FPC Cable (5cm length)
1 x X630-A3 V1.2 Expansion Board
1 x USB-A to USB-C OTG Cable (Cable Length: 100cm / 39.37 inch)
4 x F/F M2.5*20 Spacers
7 x M2.5*5 Screws
1 x M2.5*10 Screws
1 x X630-A5 Adapter Board
1 x Screw
1 x Cable (Cable Length: 47cm / 18.50 inch)
1 x 0.96 inch OLED
2 x M2*6 Screws
1 x Ethernet Cable
Kit 2(the case ONLY compatible with raspberry pi 4):
1 x X630 HDMI to CSI-2 Module
1 x FPC Cable (5cm length)
1 x X630-A3 V1.2 Expansion Board
1 x USB-A to USB-C OTG Cable (Cable Length: 100cm / 39.37 inch)
4 x F/F M2.5*20 Spacers
7 x M2.5*5 Screws
1 x M2.5*10 Screws
1 x X630-A5 Adapter Board
1 x Screw
1 x Cable (Cable Length: 47cm / 18.50 inch)
1 x 0.96 inch OLED
2 x M2*6 Screws
1 x Ethernet Cable
1 x KVM-A3 Case
Kit 3:
1 x X630-A3 V1.2 Expansion Board
1 x USB-A to USB-C OTG Cable (Cable Length: 100cm / 39.37 inch)
4 x F/F M2.5*20 Spacers
7 x M2.5*5 Screws
1 x M2.5*10 Screws
1 x X630-A5 Adapter Board
1 x Screw
1 x Cable (Cable Length: 47cm / 18.50 inch)
1 x 0.96 inch OLED
2 x M2*6 Screws
1 x Ethernet Cable
