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Multiple "Monitor" Switch
Windburn
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I'm looking for a product that will allow me to switch between multiple different monitor configurations connected to one (or more) computers.
Current Arrangements:
Dual desktop monitors
Oculus Rift
Cintiq
I'd like to be able to switch between these configurations via a switch box on my desk instead of playing cord musical chairs like I do now. When I look online, most switch boxes allow for switch between multiple computers and one monitor (which isn't what I need). Any suggestions?
A bonus feature would allow me to incorporate my rMBP as a second computer, but that isn't strictly necessary.
Thanks.
Current Arrangements:
Dual desktop monitors
Oculus Rift
Cintiq
I'd like to be able to switch between these configurations via a switch box on my desk instead of playing cord musical chairs like I do now. When I look online, most switch boxes allow for switch between multiple computers and one monitor (which isn't what I need). Any suggestions?
A bonus feature would allow me to incorporate my rMBP as a second computer, but that isn't strictly necessary.
Thanks.
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We might need some more information here. What type of cables are you using? What do your cabled scenarios actually look like?
I'm guessing you're just switching one output to different displays? So one monitor always going, and then switching between second monitor, cintiq, and OR?
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So you have one PC and you want that PC to output to different devices without having to switch cables.
So you have normally 2 monitors plugged into the PC (dual HDMI? , doesnt really matter I guess)
Then you have an Oculus Rift which of course you arent using all the time
Lastly outputting to a Cintiq?
Something like this.
If you want your MBP in there, you'll need a typical KVM that you plug into the multiplier. They'll all be "live", all the time, I think, but that's really the only way I know of how to do it.
I'd like a more elegant solution, but won't leave all of them "live" all the time. I'm sixes on whether one of the dual monitors needs to remain on when either the Rift or Cintiq is connected.
I think there are some VGA matrix splitters but those get complicated and pricey.