uConsole KVM Extension v2 ▾

Features & Specifications | Extension Module v2

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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