KVM rack stand for Mac minis, KVMac16

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The content explains the process of creating a stand for 16 Apple Mac minis to control them remotely, even in case of a system breakdown. The project progressed through three versions, each improving in simplicity, reliability, and usability. The final version of the stand uses servo drives for control, PiKVM for interfacing, and the StarTech...
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