Jeremy, aka Jaharmi

Starting to take shape: I’m combining PiKVM and a TESmart HKS0801A1U 8x1 HDMI KVM to access my homelab devices. I started with an unused Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, and just added the KVM.

Still sorting out how to get PiKVM to control input switching. The TESmart config utility (Windows only, “unhandled exception” errors) and networking (fixed IP address, no DHCP) leave a lot to be desired. Hopefully I can get remote input switching working.

#pikvm #kvm #tesmart #homelab #rpi #raspberrypi

Dec 11, 2024 at 12:58amWeb
Show threadJeremy, aka JaharmiDec 11, 2024
I got the TESmart utility working. Installing Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4, specifically for x86 (“vcredist_x86.exe”) did the trick. I’d tried the x64 version in my Windows VM, which had not worked.
Show threadJeremy, aka JaharmiDec 11, 2024
Flush from _that_ success, I turned my attention to the PiKVM remote input switching issue. I finally realized that I had mis-typed the IP address of the TESmart KVM in the PiKVM override configuration. Once I fixed that, it worked. This is pretty amazing!
Show threadAdam CodegaDec 11, 2024
@jaharmi These new KVM options are just WILD. I don't want to pull a "back in my day.." so I'll just say I love people that have made projects like this. (A 1U or 2U blank that you could mount a JetKVM to would be so sharp looking.)
Show threadJeremy, aka JaharmiDec 11, 2024
@adamcodega If I hadn’t had a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W lying around, I might not have done this. Now, I have a really functional setup. It’s shocking. Not perfect, but shockingly useful.
Show threadAdam CodegaDec 11, 2024
@jaharmi love it.
Show threadAdam CodegaDec 11, 2024
@jaharmi This makes me want to give a talk on PiKVM at MacAdmins and I don't even own a Mac mini. Or a Raspberry Pi. 😄