DIY - PiKVM

DIY PiKVM V2

A very simple and powerful KVM over IP based on Raspberry Pi which you can make with your own hands. All you'll need is a Raspberry Pi 4 or Zero 2 W, a video capture device, a few electronic parts, and some free time for DIY.

This build supports H.264 video, a bootable CD/DVD/Flash emulation and remote PC power management via ATX. However the video is limited by 1920x1080@50Hz what might not be suitable for some weird BIOSes that want 60Hz, and no audio.

We've made the most of the software-only KVM, but for more advanced features like two-way audio or 60Hz video, you will need a special hardware, like PiKVM V4.

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DIY PiKVM V1

This build is designed for Raspberry Pi 3 and 2, which cannot emulate USB gadgets. Instead, Raspberry Pi Pico is used to emulate a keyboard and mouse.

It takes more parts and time to assemble, but it's a great way to give a new life to your legacy Raspberry Pi.

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DIY PiKVM V3 HAT

The PiKVM V3 HAT is a powerful hardware expansion that turns your Raspberry Pi 4 into a full-featured KVM-over-IP device. Designed for DIY enthusiasts, it's a great option for custom builds and budget-conscious users. It gives you all the tools you need for remote access and management in one modular setup. Flexible and affordable, it fits well into both personal and professional projects.

Unlike the PiKVM V4, the video mode is limited to 1080p 50Hz, as like as DIY V2 and V1 devices. But it already has a hardware watchdog, a serial console, a reliable ATX control module, and many other features that are impossible in pure DIY solutions without our custom hardware.

The Pre-Assembled version is available here.

PiKVM V2

PiKVM V1

PiKVM V3 HAT

PiKVM V4 Plus

PiKVM V4 Mini

Plug and Play out of box

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Plug and Play out of box

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Plug and Play out of box

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Plug and Play out of box

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Plug and Play out of box

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Base Raspberry unit

RPi4
Zero2W

Base Raspberry unit

RPi3
RPi2
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Base Raspberry unit

RPi4
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Base Raspberry unit

CM4
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Base Raspberry unit

CM4
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HDMI video passthrough to local display

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HDMI video passthrough to local display

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HDMI video passthrough to local display

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HDMI video passthrough to local display

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HDMI video passthrough to local display

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FullHD 60Hz for better BIOS/UEFI compatibility

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FullHD 60Hz for better BIOS/UEFI compatibility

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FullHD 60Hz for better BIOS/UEFI compatibility

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FullHD 60Hz for better BIOS/UEFI compatibility

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FullHD 60Hz for better BIOS/UEFI compatibility

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HDMI 1920x1200 @ 60Hz support for big displays

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HDMI 1920x1200 @ 60Hz support for big displays

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HDMI 1920x1200 @ 60Hz support for big displays

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HDMI 1920x1200 @ 60Hz support for big displays

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HDMI 1920x1200 @ 60Hz support for big displays

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Audio capture via HDMI

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Audio capture via HDMI

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Audio capture via HDMI

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Audio capture via HDMI

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Audio capture via HDMI

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Two-way audio with microphone

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Two-way audio with microphone

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Two-way audio with microphone

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Two-way audio with microphone

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Two-way audio with microphone

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Super fast H.264 & MJPEG video: 720p - 60fps, 1080p - 30fps for H.264

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Super fast H.264 & MJPEG video: 720p - 60fps, 1080p - 30fps for H.264

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Super fast H.264 & MJPEG video: 720p - 60fps, 1080p - 30fps for H.264

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Super fast H.264 & MJPEG video: 720p - 60fps, 1080p - 30fps for H.264

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Super fast H.264 & MJPEG video: 720p - 60fps, 1080p - 30fps for H.264

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USB keyboard/mouse emulation

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USB keyboard/mouse emulation

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USB keyboard/mouse emulation

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USB keyboard/mouse emulation

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USB keyboard/mouse emulation

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Virtual Flash Drive and CD/DVD emulation

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Virtual Flash Drive and CD/DVD emulation

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Virtual Flash Drive and CD/DVD emulation

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Virtual Flash Drive and CD/DVD emulation

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Virtual Flash Drive and CD/DVD emulation

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Simulate USB cable replugging

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Simulate USB cable replugging

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Simulate USB cable replugging

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Simulate USB cable replugging

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Simulate USB cable replugging

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Onboard ATX controller for power management of the host

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Onboard ATX controller for power management of the host

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Onboard ATX controller for power management of the host

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Onboard ATX controller for power management of the host

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Onboard ATX controller for power management of the host

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Built-in display with IP address and other info

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Built-in display with IP address and other info

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Built-in display with IP address and other info

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Built-in display with IP address and other info

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Built-in display with IP address and other info

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Multiport KVM switches support

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Multiport KVM switches support

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Multiport KVM switches support

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Multiport KVM switches support

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Multiport KVM switches support

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Hardware watchdog

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Hardware watchdog

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Hardware watchdog

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Hardware watchdog

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Hardware watchdog

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Internal secured USB 3.0 storage port

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Internal secured USB 3.0 storage port

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Internal secured USB 3.0 storage port

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Internal secured USB 3.0 storage port

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Internal secured USB 3.0 storage port

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USB serial console port

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USB serial console port

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USB serial console port

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USB serial console port

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USB serial console port

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CISCO-style RJ-45 console port

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CISCO-style RJ-45 console port

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CISCO-style RJ-45 console port

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CISCO-style RJ-45 console port

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CISCO-style RJ-45 console port

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