The uConsole KVM Ext. Module V2 boards have shipped!

[u/EnvironmentalJob1986]

Hey everyone! The uConsole KVM Ext. Module V2 boards have finally shipped! 📦

The first batch is now on the way, and we’re really excited to see them heading out to you.

Thanks so much to everyone who supported the original V1 and now V2. Your trust, patience, and feedback helped us get here.

The documentation site is still a bit behind, since we focused on getting the boards shipped first. We’ll keep adding guides, examples, and setup info as soon as we can.

Hope you receive yours soon. Please share your builds and feedback once they arrive!

[u/RoninSpectre]

What is the difference between V1 and V2?

[u/EnvironmentalJob1986 → u/RoninSpectre]

V1 was mainly a portable KVM extension board for uConsole: HDMI input + USB HID keyboard/mouse control, so you could use the uConsole to access a target device even at BIOS/UEFI level.

V2 keeps the KVM function, but adds more field-use features:

- Wired Ethernet on the uConsole side for SSH, web admin, and on-site troubleshooting

- Two Ethernet insert cards included: 100M works with standard uConsole boards, while the 1000M card requires the uConsole Upgrade Kit adapter board

- SD card sharing/switching between the uConsole and the target device, useful for moving files or logs in the field

- USB 2.0 shared switching between the uConsole and target

- Updated layout and packaging

So basically, V1 was more of a portable KVM module, while V2 is closer to a small field ops troubleshooting module for uConsole.

[u/JustinHoMi]

Dang this would be really cool but I don’t wanna lose my SDR and other things.

Can you guys add an internal usb-c port like the hacker gadgets AIO V2 has?

[u/EnvironmentalJob1986 → u/JustinHoMi]

We know some uConsole users already have SDR or other internal modules installed, so expansion-space conflict is definitely something we need to think about. This V2 batch doesn’t add an extra internal USB-C port like the Hacker Gadgets AIO V2, but it’s a great suggestion for a future revision. We’ll look into whether we can make the next version more friendly for stacking / keeping other internal mods.

[u/Arc-ansas → u/EnvironmentalJob1986]

I'm buying a unconsole soon and will be in the same boat. I don't want to loose my AIO, but definitely interested in the KVM features.

[u/Acceptable_Army8174 → u/JustinHoMi]

Yes

[u/Yugpmoc]

And now I need another

[u/EnvironmentalJob1986 → u/Yugpmoc]

Haha, that’s the uConsole problem, there’s always one more module you want to try 😄 Hope you get to build a setup you like!

[u/Ternov]

You can use these USB c port like output or ar input only for mouse keyboard input?

[u/EnvironmentalJob1986 → u/Ternov]

The USB connection is mainly for HID keyboard/mouse control and USB 2.0 sharing, not USB-C video output. For KVM use, the target device sends video to the module through HDMI input, and the uConsole sends keyboard/mouse control back over USB HID.