Luckfox PicoKVM – A low-cost IP-KVM with 1080p HDMI capture, Wake-on-LAN, virtual storage emulation

Luckfox PicoKVM is a compact and low-cost IP-KVM tool designed for the remote management of PCs, servers, and development boards. Like other KVM solutions, this allows users to control a computer or board remotely, even when it’s turned off or when accessing the BIOS.

Built around the Rockchip RV1106 Cortex-A7 processor with 256MB DDR3 and 8GB eMMC storage, the PicoKVM supports 1080p60 video capture with H.264 encoding and 80–200 ms latency. The device integrates HDMI input, a 100 Mbps Ethernet port, and USB-C for HID and USB storage emulation, while the full version adds a 1.54-inch touchscreen display for status monitoring. Additional features include Wake-on-LAN, MicroSD card storage expansion, GPIO-based power control, web and serial terminals, and support for custom scripting.

Luckfox PicoKVM specifications:

• SoC – Rockchip RV1106G3
  • CPU – Arm Cortex A7 @ 1.2GHz with an integrated RISC-V co-processor.
  • NPU – 1 TOPS 4th-gen Rockchip NPU with hybrid quantization (int4, int8, int16)
  • ISP – 3rd-gen 5MP high-performance ISP
  • VPU – 3072×1728 (5M) @ 30fps H.265/H.264 encoding, 16M @ 60FPS JPEG snapshot
  • System Memory –  256MB DDR3L on-chip memory
• Storage
  • 8GB eMMC flash storage
  • MicroSD card slot for storage expansion
• Display – 1.54-inch 240 × 240 touch LCD (included only in full version with case)
• Video and Audio input – HDMI port
• Networking – 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ45 port with status LEDs
• USB
  • USB Type-C port for programming
  • USB keyboard & mouse emulation
  • USB storage emulation (virtual USB drive)
• Serial – 2x Serial terminal for debugging and logging
• Expansion – I/O interface for GPIO, UART, I2C, and Power
• Security – Out-of-band management isolated from the host OS, reducing attack surface and avoiding software-level vulnerabilities.
• Misc
  • Reset, Boot buttons
  • Remote host control
  • Expandable power control (remote ON/OFF & restart)
  • Virtual USB drive mounting
  • Wake-on-LAN
  • UEFI/BIOS control support
• Power
  • 5V from USB Type-C
  • 3.3V via GPIO header
• Dimensions
  • PicoKVM (with case): 48.5 × 48.5 × 29 mm
  • PicoKVM Base: 44 × 42 × 23.6 mm

The PicoKVM runs an open-sourced Buildroot firmware with Linux kernel 5.10.160 and U-Boot. It supports secure remote access through xEdge, Tailscale, or ZeroTier with NAT traversal and virtual IPs. Software resources include firmware, SDK, schematics, CAD models, and datasheets, all hosted on GitHub and Google Drive. More details and guides are available on the Luckfox wiki, in Chinese only for now. Most of PicoKVM’s software (firmware, SDK, kernel, U-Boot, build system) is open-source, but some Rockchip drivers, media libraries, and flashing tools are proprietary.

Previously, we have written about other IP-KVM solutions like the GL.iNet Comet Pro with 4Kp30, Wi-Fi 6, and HDMI loop options for $99, the JetKVM ships with open-source firmware, H.265, and 16GB eMMC for $69, and the Sipeed NanoKVM-USB is a USB-only 4Kp30 KVM that costs around $39.99–$49.99. There are also premium KVMs such as the NanoKVM Pro with 4K, Wi-Fi 6/PoE at $89–$119 and the NanoKVM-PCIe with PCIe power and optional Wi-Fi 6/PoE at $42–$69.99. Compared to all these, the Luckfox PicoKVM is the most affordable option with a $27.99–$55.99 price tag with 1080p60, USB HID/storage, WOL, and GPIO power.

The Luckfox PicoKVM is available on AliExpress, which comes in two variants, where the basic version is priced at $34.59 and $59.59 for the full version with a metal case and 1.54-inch touchscreen display. It is also available on Amazon for $37.99 (Basic version) and $69.99 (full version), as well as on the Waveshare store, with worldwide shipping, bulk order discounts, and a 12-month warranty.

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