IT in a Box

A "one" cable, battery powered, Wi-Fi IP KVM for remotely controlling computers.

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Description

An extremely simple and easy to use wireless KVM for setting up and controlling computers when you can't physically be there. A single USB cable provides keyboard and mouse emulation while simultaneously powering the Raspberry Pi Zero. An 18650 Uninterruptible Power Supply allows the RPi to stay powered during computer reboots and to trigger system keys during boot to access the Bios, re-image computer, etc.

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1 × Raspberry Pi Zero W Only the bare module is required for the project, but you may need adapters to get set up depending on what you already have amazon.com/Raspberry-Pi-Zero-Wireless-model/dp/B06XFZC3BX
1 × HDMI to CSI-2 adapter Allows you to connect an HDMI input to the RPi's camera connector amazon.com/gp/product/B0899L6ZXZ
1 × 18650 Uninterruptible Power Supply Provides a constant supply of power to the RPi to allow for controlling the computer during reboots amazon.com/gp/product/B07DB78PGJ
1 × Unprotected 18650 Battery
1 × Right Angle Micro USB Cables One cable connects RPi to UPS and one connects to the external USB cable to control the computer amazon.com/gp/product/B01N337FQF

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3D Print Case
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Install Pi KVM

Install the Pi KVM program on the RPi and configure
3

Solder reset button to RPi

Solder wires from the reset pins on the RPi to the button

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