From 96284c7245e097df48731c9b0af4306c50e48aa4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Maxim Devaev Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2024 07:12:37 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] pi5 note --- README.md | 1 + docs/v2.md | 3 +++ 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e2663ac3..beb98deb 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ The website: [pikvm.org](https://pikvm.org). Also check out [the documentation]( # Features * Can be made based on **Raspberry Pi 2**, **3**, **4** and **Zero2W**; + * *Raspberry Pi 5 is not supported right now. It doesn't have GPU video encoders, therefore, there is no point in using it for PiKVM, it will not give any performance boost for this case. The Pi 5 is a great device, just not suitable for PiKVM.* * **FullHD video** using advanced **HDMI-to-CSI bridge** or **USB dongle**; * Extra low **video latency** with **MJPEG** or **H.264 / WebRTC** (for CSI bridge); * Bootable **Virtual CD-ROM** and **Flash Drive**, ability to store images on **NFS**; diff --git a/docs/v2.md b/docs/v2.md index 88ffd2a7..050648b0 100644 --- a/docs/v2.md +++ b/docs/v2.md @@ -15,6 +15,9 @@ *It makes no sense to buy a Pi 4 with more memory than 2Gb, since PiKVM software uses very few resources.* * ... or [Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W](https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-zero-2-w/).
*Compact and cheap, but not so reliable solution because of lack of the wired Ethernet.* + * *... Raspberry Pi 5 is not supported right now. It doesn't have GPU video encoders, therefore, + there is no point in using it for PiKVM, it will not give any performance boost for this case. + The Pi 5 is a great device, just not suitable for PiKVM.* 3. **Video capture device:** * **[✮ ✮ ✮ HDMI-CSI bridge based on TC358743 chip](https://www.amazon.com/waveshare-HDMI-CSI-Camera-Adapter/dp/B08TR7R6RL).