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title: Some example wiring setups
description: Learn how to wire your DIY PiKVM from these examples
---

## HDMI-CSI

<img src="csi_wiring.jpg" alt="drawing">

List of items: (WARNING! Links may dissappear or no longer work, this just gives you an idea)

- USB-A male to USB-A male (For data)
- [PortaPow USB Power Blocker](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B092MLT2J3)
- [USB C OTG Splitter](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C5FWQND)
- Normal HDMI Cable
- DisplayPort TO HDMI pigtail (Cable) (Pic is displayed wrong)
- TARGET (Anything you want to control)

## Another CSI example using the PCB splitter

<img src="csi_wiring_w_pcb_splitter.jpg" alt="drawing">

## HDMI-USB

<img src="usb_capture_wiring.jpg" alt="drawing">

## Direct connect to target

<img src="direct_connect_to_target.jpg" alt="drawing">

Explanation of pic
- USB-C from PI to USB-A onto target which also powers the PI

Use case: 
- Trying to determine if the data cable is truly a data cable and not just a power cable
- Testing to see if the splitter or cable is defective
- Basic troubleshooting

## EZCOO wiring example
<img src="ezcoo_wiring.jpg" alt="drawing">