I'm looking to configure a computer that can act almost like a KVM switch. I still want to be able to run some basic programs on it, but I need it to send keyboard inputs to another PC and capture video output for display. I already have a capture card to handle the video, but is there a solution for sending keyboard inputs from one computer to another?
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You might want to check out a software called 'Synergy.' It allows you to control multiple computers (Windows, Mac, Linux) from one central setup. Just make sure you have a monitor for each system you want to manage.
Have you considered using remote desktop software over LAN or Wi-Fi? However, I'd need more context to help you better.
You can definitely set this up! If you use something like a Raspberry Pi Zero or Zero 2, they have USB OTG, which means they can mimic a USB keyboard for another device. Alternatively, you could consider using a microcontroller that acts like a USB keyboard and sends keystrokes to the target computer.