Quick Start¶
Product Overview¶
Our Openterface™ Mini-KVM allows you to control a nearby headless computer (which we refer to as the Target) directly from your own laptop or desktop (referred to as the Host), via usb and HDMI connection, without the need for an extra keyboard, mouse, monitor or network.
Install Host Application¶
To use this mini-KVM, the host computer must install one of the below host applications.
- Openterface_MacOS (Work in Progress): For MacOS Support; The macOS app is also on Apple's App Store, by searching for "Openterface".
- Openterface_QT (Work in Progress): For Windows and Linux Support
- Openterface_Android (Work in Progress): For Android Support
- Openterface_WebExtension (Work in Progress): Web-based App for Chrome/Firefox Extension
The above host applications are currently under development. We are actively coding 🛠️ and enhancing them as we go! 💪 If you're interested in contributing and want to be part of an innovative development team, join us now! 🚀
Connection Procedure¶
To set up your Mini-KVM, follow these steps:
- Host Computer Connection:
- Type-C Connection: Connect the master computer to the mini-KVM using a Type-C USB cable, plugging it into the Type-C female port on the orange side of the mini-KVM.
- Target Device Connection:
- Type-C Connection: Connect the target device to the mini-KVM using a Type-C USB cable, plugging it into the Type-C female port on the black side of the mini-KVM.
- Video Output: Connect the target device's video output port to the HDMI female port on the black side of the mini-KVM using an HDMI cable, a VGA-to-HDMI cable, or any other appropriate video-source-to-HDMI cable.
Target Compatibility¶
No pre-installation or configuration is required on the target device. As long as the target device supports UI operations with video output (HDMI, VGA, e.g.) and has a USB port to receive emulated keyboard and mouse control (HID) signals, it can be used. Thus, Supported target device platforms include Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
