Features & Specifications | Extension Module v2
Core Features
- Direct KVM Control: View and control a target device through HDMI input and USB HID keyboard/mouse emulation — ideal for BIOS access, OS installation, and headless server recovery.
- Dual Network Card Support: Both 100M and 1000M Ethernet cards are included. Use 100M on all uConsole base boards; use 1000M with the HackerGadgets uConsole Upgrade Kit for gigabit networking.
- SD Card Read/Write: Write images, export logs, and transfer files from your uConsole without an external card reader.
- USB 2.0 Shared Switching: Switch USB access between the uConsole and the target device for flexible debugging and maintenance.
- Low Latency: Video latency under 70 ms with 1080p @ 60 Hz output to the uConsole screen.
- Portable & Slot Powered: Compact 77.3 × 34.7 mm design, powered from the uConsole expansion slot — no external power adapter.
- Open Source Aligned: Built on the Openterface KVM platform with open host apps and community support.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product name | Openterface uConsole KVM Extension Module v2 |
| Board size | 77.3 × 34.7 mm |
| Video input | HDMI up to 4K @ 30 Hz (RGB/YCBCR444) or 4K @ 60 Hz (YCBCR420) |
| Video output | 1080p @ 60 Hz to the uConsole screen |
| Latency | < 70 ms |
| KVM control | USB HID keyboard and mouse emulation |
| Network | 100M works on all uConsole base boards; 1000M requires uConsole Upgrade Kit |
| SD card | Read/write with host/target switching via host app |
| USB sharing | USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps) shared switching |
| Target platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, x86 systems, ARM SBCs |
| Power | Powered by uConsole expansion slot |
| External power | Not required |
Full Keyboard & Mouse Emulation
- USB HID: Absolute and relative mouse positioning, full keyboard support, multimedia keys.
- Connection: USB link to the target via the extension board's Type-C port.
Video & Audio
- Input: Up to 4K via HDMI (see table above for mode details)
- Output: Full HD 1080p @ 60 Hz with under 70 ms latency
- Display: Uses uConsole's built-in screen
- Compression: YUV and MJPEG support
- Compatibility: VGA, DVI, Micro HDMI (via adapters)
- Audio: HDMI embedded audio passthrough
Connectivity & Power
- Power: Draws power directly from the uConsole expansion slot
- Target software: No installation required on the target device
Related
- Ethernet Guide — choose 100M vs 1000M card
- SD Card Guide — imaging and file transfer
- Purchase Options — Extension Only vs Upgrade Kit bundle
- Legacy v1 specs — first-generation module