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39 changes: 24 additions & 15 deletions docs/openterface/update-3.md
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![new-typec-cable](media-u3/upgrade-for-typ-c-cable-with-adapter.jpg)

We’re aiming to include this solution in our final toolkit package for backers, but I'm still crunching the numbers and giving my calculator a workout! This special Type-C cable doesn’t exist on the market and requires our custom OEM production. To make this happen, **we need more support to reduce the overall cost of production** for our mini-KVM toolkit. Given the current crowdfunding numbers and production costs, making this custom Type-C cable is becoming more and more feasible. I’ll keep everyone updated in the Openterface community on any progress!
This special Type-C cable doesn’t exist on the market and requires our custom OEM production. We’re aiming to include this solution in our final toolkit package for backers, but I'm still crunching the numbers and giving my calculator a workout! To make this happen, **we need more support to reduce the overall cost of production** for our mini-KVM toolkit. Given the current crowdfunding numbers and production costs, making this custom Type-C cable is becoming more feasible, as it is approaching the break-even point. I’ll keep everyone updated in the Openterface community on any progress!

If you find our project promising and believe the Mini-KVM can make your tech life easier, please do consider to back us up and help spread the word to your friends. Let’s secure the funds to make it even better while keeping it wallet-friendly for everyone in this crowdfunding campaign! Thanks a bunch!
For your part, if you find our project promising and believe the Mini-KVM can make your tech life easier, please consider backing us and spreading the word to your friends. Let's ensure we can enhance the product even further while keeping it wallet-friendly for everyone in this crowdfunding campaign! Thanks a bunch!

### Open Source Updates and Global Teamwork!

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- [Application for Joining Beta Team Round 2](https://www.reddit.com/r/Openterface_miniKVM/comments/1cpcowl/make_your_mark_join_our_round_2_beta_testing_crew/) on May 11, 2024
- [Update on Applications for Beta Team Round 1](https://www.reddit.com/r/Openterface_miniKVM/comments/1cxr3zp/update_for_our_beta_test_applicants_round_2/) on May 22, 2024

Our beta team is truly international, with members from the US 🇺🇸, UK 🇬🇧, Japan 🇯🇵, Germany 🇩🇪, Czech 🇨🇿, Norway 🇳🇴, Belgium 🇧🇪, France 🇫🇷, Austria 🇦🇹, Australia 🇦🇺, Poland 🇵🇱, Netherlands 🇳🇱, China 🇨🇳 and more joining soon. These testers have development experience, real use cases for our device, and a passion for helping open-source projects like ours.
As you can see from the above posts, we received an overwhelming number of fantastic applications in Rounds 1 and 2, and it was a real challenge to narrow down the candidates from such a brilliant pool. We had to make some tough decisions due to the limited spots available at this exclusive phase!

We received an overwhelming number of fantastic applications in Rounds 1 and 2, and it was a real challenge to narrow down the candidates from such a brilliant pool. We had to make some tough decisions due to the limited spots available at this exclusive phase! Even though most of you don’t have our devices yet, you can still review our code on GitHub and join the conversation with our beta and dev teams in [our community](https://openterface.com/community/)! Let us know what you find so we can make this device awesome together!
Our beta team is great and truly international, with members from the US 🇺🇸, UK 🇬🇧, Japan 🇯🇵, Germany 🇩🇪, Czech Republic 🇨🇿, Norway 🇳🇴, Belgium 🇧🇪, France 🇫🇷, Austria 🇦🇹, Australia 🇦🇺, Poland 🇵🇱, Netherlands 🇳🇱, China 🇨🇳, and more joining soon. These testers have development experience, real use cases for our device, and a passion for helping open-source projects like ours. Our beta team is already testing it, raising issues, and suggesting features for us to improve further.

Even though most of you don’t have our devices yet, you can still review our code on GitHub and join the conversation with our beta and dev teams in [our community](https://openterface.com/community/)! Let us know what you find so we can make this device awesome together!

Here are updates on our open-source Github repo:

[**Openterface_MacOS**](https://github.com/TechxArtisanStudio/Openterface_MacOS)
#### [**Openterface_MacOS**](https://github.com/TechxArtisanStudio/Openterface_MacOS)

Our Openterface MacOS host app is already officially live on the **Apple App Store**. Just search for 'Openterface' or 'mini-KVM' to find our app page. Even better, we’ve uploaded the full code to our GitHub repo: Openterface_MacOS for the Mini-KVM. You can check out this [basic operation demo](https://openterface.com/basic-testing/) on **MacOS**.

Our Openterface MacOS host app is already officially live on the **Apple App Store**. Just search for 'Openterface' or 'mini-KVM' to find our app page. Even better, we’ve uploaded the full code to our GitHub repo: Openterface_MacOS for the Mini-KVM. You can check out this [basic operation demo](https://openterface.com/basic-testing/) on **MacOS**. Our beta team is already testing it, raising issues, and suggesting features for us to improve further.
![openterface-macos-app-store](media-u3/openterface-macos-app-store.jpeg)

[**Openterface_QT**](https://github.com/TechxArtisanStudio/Openterface_QT)
#### [**Openterface_QT**](https://github.com/TechxArtisanStudio/Openterface_QT)

For the **Windows version**, check out our early demo video [here](https://openterface.com/basic-testing/). We’re tidying up the code for Openterface_QT and should have it on GitHub in a week or two.
QT is a versatile framework that we love, so we built our mini-KVM based on it. For the **Windows version**, check out our early demo video [here](https://openterface.com/basic-testing/). There’s still quite a bit of work to do, but you can see it already works great with low latency and a stable connection! You can find and download the early beta app from the github repo there.

Packaging for different **Linux versions**, like ARM32 and ARM64, especially for **Raspberry Pi**, is a bit of a headache, but we’re working on it. Expect a Linux demo soon, hopefully within a week.
![openterface-win-app-demo-1](media-u3/openterface-win-app-demo-1.jpg)
![openterface-win-app-demo-2](media-u3/openterface-win-app-demo-2.jpg)

**[Openterface_Android](https://github.com/TechxArtisanStudio/Openterface_Android) and [Openterface_WebExtension](https://github.com/TechxArtisanStudio/Openterface_WebExtension)**
As for Linux-based systems, packaging for different architectures like ARM32, ARM64, ARMv7, and ARMv8, especially for the **Raspberry Pi**, is quite a challenge (with hours and hours of waiting for packaging), but we’re working on it. Expect a Linux demo soon, hopefully within a week. Additionally, we’re tidying up the code for Openterface_QT and should have it on GitHub in a week or two.

#### **[Openterface_Android](https://github.com/TechxArtisanStudio/Openterface_Android) and [Openterface_WebExtension](https://github.com/TechxArtisanStudio/Openterface_WebExtension)**

We’ve completed the **proof of concept** for both Android and WebExtension. While these are lower priorities compared to macOS, Windows, and Linux, rest assured they’re in the pipeline. Based on our preliminary research, the Openterface_Android project might also support **ChromeOS**. If you have any insights, please join the discussion!

Even for iPadOS?
#### **Even for iPadOS?**

We’re also exploring compatibility with Apple’s mobile systems, like **iPadOS**. Due to Apple’s stringent controls, these platforms might not support wired connections with third-party devices. However, we’re investigating potential workarounds, especially for iPads with M series chips. Our beta mate **Seb** has already made [some interesting findings](https://discord.com/channels/1199611503469408276/1221755356896825424/1238070985794781265) and this is worth exploring further, though nothing is confirmed yet. If you have any insights or suggestions, join our community and let’s discuss!
We’re also exploring compatibility with Apple’s mobile systems, like iPadOS. Due to Apple’s stringent controls, these platforms might not support wired connections with third-party devices. However, we’re investigating potential workarounds, especially for iPads with M series chips. Our beta mate **Seb** has already made [some interesting findings](https://discord.com/channels/1199611503469408276/1221755356896825424/1238070985794781265) and this is worth exploring further, though nothing is confirmed yet. If you have any insights or suggestions, join our community and let’s discuss!

![seb-explore-minikvm-for-ipados](media-u3/seb-explore-minikvm-for-ipados.webp)

[**Openterface_Mini-KVM_Hardware**](https://github.com/TechxArtisanStudio/Openterface_Mini-KVM_Hardware)
#### [**Openterface_Mini-KVM_Hardware**](https://github.com/TechxArtisanStudio/Openterface_Mini-KVM_Hardware)

Coming soon too! We will start releasing the hardware details and code incrementally over the next two to three weeks.

In the meantime, you can learn more about our project here: [How It Works](https://openterface.com/how-it-works/).This page explains our USB-HDMI capture integration, featuring the **CH9329** chip for keyboard and mouse control. Technical enthusiasts may find the details on this chip particularly interesting. Additionally, our mini-KVM utilises the **CH340** chip, supporting two built-in USB hubs for both the host and target sides. Our mini-KVM is comparable to many video capture cards currently on the market. For further technical details, please refer to this [datasheet](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UPw5RwGTp0AjKL3wOvQZUS1hp3IPMxkCujtqy5haeP0/edit?usp=sharing).
In the meantime, you can learn more about our hardware here: [datasheet](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UPw5RwGTp0AjKL3wOvQZUS1hp3IPMxkCujtqy5haeP0/edit?usp=sharing) and [How It Works](https://openterface.com/how-it-works/) for now. This page explains our USB-HDMI capture integration, featuring the **CH9329** chip for keyboard and mouse control. Technical enthusiasts may find the details on this chip particularly interesting. Additionally, our mini-KVM utilises the **CH340** chip, supporting two built-in USB hubs for both the host and target sides. Our mini-KVM is comparable to many video capture cards currently on the market.

#### Please hang tight!

Thank you for your understanding and patience!
We're hard working here and in the process of **open-sourcing both our software and hardware**. Good things take time to cook! Thanks for your patience and understanding! Stay tuned and cheers!

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