The Problem
I have a bonkers KVM switch configuration to control 4 monitors across 2 PCs and a raspberry pi, and due to the nature of my configuration one of my monitors occasionally needs to have a video repeater power cycled for the signal to be displayed. I’d like to apply more automation to this.
I’ve primarily encountered this issue with my work PC (I’m guessing because I mostly use my work PC these days OR “fixing” the issue on my work PC might alleviate issues I would have encountered on my personal PC on that particular day). So possible solutions would need to work in an environment where I have more limited access within Windows.
Options I’ve considered
“USB vacuum switch”
Is there such a thing as a vacuum switch, but for USB? A vacuum switch plugs into a wall outlet and has two output outlets. When power is sensed in one of the output outlets, then the other output becomes powered (for example, automatically turning on a vacuum to collect dust when a saw is turned on). I figure if such a device exists I could find a way to leverage it and solve my problem. Otherwise using an actual vacuum switch might work for my application. Any thoughts?
Toggling enabled state of USB hub providing power
See here (didn’t work or I didn’t have high enough access). This seems to be a common question that doesn’t have a solid answer without admin access.
