Add KVM scripts for Mac/Nobara switching
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- to_mac.sh: Switch from Nobara to Mac (monitor USB-C, peripherals Ch3)
- to_nobara.sh: Switch from Mac to Nobara (monitor HDMI2, peripherals Ch2)
- README.md: Setup instructions for both machines

Uses DDC/CI for monitor and HID++ for Logitech Bolt peripherals.
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# KVM Switch: Mac ↔ Nobara
Software KVM to switch Dell U3821DW monitor and Logitech MX peripherals between Mac and Nobara.
## Hardware
- **Monitor:** Dell U3821DW (USB-C to Mac, HDMI 2 to Nobara)
- **Keyboard:** Logitech MX Keys S
- **Mouse:** Logitech MX Master 3S
- **Bolt #1:** Connected directly to Nobara
- **Bolt #2:** Connected to Dell monitor USB hub (routes to Mac via USB-C)
## Channel Setup
| Channel | Code | Connection | Computer |
|---------|------|------------|----------|
| 2 | 0x01 | Bolt #1 | Nobara |
| 3 | 0x02 | Bolt #2 (via monitor) | Mac |
## Mac Setup
### Prerequisites
```bash
# Install m1ddc (DDC control for Apple Silicon)
brew install m1ddc
# Install hidapitester
curl -sL https://github.com/todbot/hidapitester/releases/latest/download/hidapitester-macos-arm64.zip -o /tmp/hidapitester.zip
unzip -o /tmp/hidapitester.zip -d ~/bin/
chmod +x ~/bin/hidapitester
```
### Install Script
```bash
mkdir -p ~/scripts
cp to_nobara.sh ~/scripts/
chmod +x ~/scripts/to_nobara.sh
```
### Keyboard Shortcut (Logi Options+)
1. Logi Options+ → MX Keys S → Smart Actions
2. Create action triggered by F12
3. Action: Open File → ~/scripts/to_nobara.sh
## Nobara Setup
### Prerequisites
```bash
# Install ddcutil
sudo dnf install -y ddcutil
# Add user to i2c group (REBOOT REQUIRED)
sudo usermod -aG i2c $USER
# Install hidapitester
mkdir -p ~/bin
curl -sL https://github.com/todbot/hidapitester/releases/latest/download/hidapitester-linux-amd64.zip -o /tmp/hidapitester.zip
unzip -o /tmp/hidapitester.zip -d ~/bin/
chmod +x ~/bin/hidapitester
rm /tmp/hidapitester.zip
# Udev rule for non-root HID access
echo 'SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="046d", ATTRS{idProduct}=="c548", MODE="0666"' | \
sudo tee /etc/udev/rules.d/99-logitech-bolt.rules
sudo udevadm control --reload-rules && sudo udevadm trigger
```
### Install Script
```bash
mkdir -p ~/scripts
cp to_mac.sh ~/scripts/
chmod +x ~/scripts/to_mac.sh
```
### Keyboard Shortcut (GNOME)
1. Settings → Keyboard → Custom Shortcuts
2. Add shortcut:
- Name: KVM to Mac
- Command: /home/USER/scripts/to_mac.sh
- Shortcut: F12
## Pairing Peripherals
Each device must be paired to BOTH Bolt receivers:
### MX Master 3S / MX Keys S
1. Press Easy-Switch button to select channel (2 for Nobara, 3 for Mac)
2. Hold 3 seconds until LED blinks fast
3. Use Logi Options+ (Mac) or Solaar (Linux) to complete pairing
### Install Solaar (Linux)
```bash
sudo dnf install solaar
solaar &
# Click "Pair new device" while peripheral is blinking
```
## Troubleshooting
### Monitor doesn't switch
- Check DDC/CI is enabled: Monitor Menu → Others → DDC/CI → On
- Mac: Ensure USB-C cable supports data (not video-only)
- Linux: Ensure user is in i2c group and rebooted
### Peripherals don't switch
- Verify devices are paired to both Bolt receivers
- Check device indices with: `solaar show` (Linux)
- Device indices (0x01, 0x02) depend on pairing order
### Find correct device indices
```bash
# On Linux with solaar
solaar show
# Or query via HID++
hidapitester --vidpid 046d/c548 --list-detail
```
## DDC Input Codes (Dell U3821DW)
| Input | Code |
|-------|------|
| HDMI 1 | 17 |
| HDMI 2 | 18 |
| USB-C | 27 |
| DP 1 | 15 |
| DP 2 | 16 |

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#!/bin/bash
# KVM Switch: Nobara → Mac
# Switches monitor to USB-C and peripherals to Channel 3 (Mac Bolt via monitor hub)
#
# Channel setup:
# Channel 2 (0x01): Bolt #1 → Nobara
# Channel 3 (0x02): Bolt #2 → Mac (via monitor USB hub)
set -e
HIDAPITESTER="$HOME/bin/hidapitester"
[ -x "$HIDAPITESTER" ] || HIDAPITESTER="/usr/local/bin/hidapitester"
echo "Switching to Mac..."
# 1. Switch Monitor to USB-C (Dell U3821DW input code: 27)
echo " Monitor -> USB-C..."
if command -v ddcutil &>/dev/null; then
ddcutil setvcp 60 27 2>/dev/null || \
echo " [WARN] Monitor switch failed (DDC/CI disabled or permissions issue)"
else
echo " [WARN] ddcutil not installed: sudo dnf install ddcutil"
fi
# 2. Switch Mouse (MX Master 3S) to Channel 3 (Mac Bolt)
# Device index 0x01 - adjust if mouse was paired in different order
echo " Mouse -> Channel 3..."
"$HIDAPITESTER" --vidpid 046d/c548 --usage 0x0001 --usagePage 0xff00 \
--open --length 7 --send-output 0x10,0x01,0x09,0x1b,0x02,0x00,0x00 2>/dev/null || \
echo " [WARN] Mouse switch failed"
# 3. Switch Keyboard (MX Keys S) to Channel 3 (Mac Bolt)
# Device index 0x02 - adjust if keyboard was paired in different order
echo " Keyboard -> Channel 3..."
"$HIDAPITESTER" --vidpid 046d/c548 --usage 0x0001 --usagePage 0xff00 \
--open --length 7 --send-output 0x10,0x02,0x09,0x1b,0x02,0x00,0x00 2>/dev/null || \
echo " [WARN] Keyboard switch failed"
echo "Done!"

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#!/bin/bash
# KVM Switch: Mac → Nobara
# Switches monitor to HDMI 2 and peripherals to Channel 2 (Nobara Bolt)
#
# Channel setup:
# Channel 2 (0x01): Bolt #1 → Nobara
# Channel 3 (0x02): Bolt #2 → Mac (via monitor USB hub)
set -e
HIDAPITESTER="$HOME/bin/hidapitester"
echo "Switching to Nobara..."
# 1. Switch Monitor to HDMI 2 (Dell U3821DW input code: 18)
echo " Monitor -> HDMI 2..."
if ! m1ddc set input 18 2>/dev/null; then
echo " [WARN] Monitor switch failed (DDC/CI disabled or not connected via USB-C)"
fi
# 2. Switch Mouse (MX Master 3S) to Channel 2 (Nobara Bolt)
# Device index 0x01 - adjust if mouse was paired in different order
echo " Mouse -> Channel 2..."
"$HIDAPITESTER" --vidpid 046d/c548 --usage 0x0001 --usagePage 0xff00 \
--open --length 7 --send-output 0x10,0x01,0x09,0x1b,0x01,0x00,0x00 2>/dev/null || \
echo " [WARN] Mouse switch failed"
# 3. Switch Keyboard (MX Keys S) to Channel 2 (Nobara Bolt)
# Device index 0x02 - adjust if keyboard was paired in different order
echo " Keyboard -> Channel 2..."
"$HIDAPITESTER" --vidpid 046d/c548 --usage 0x0001 --usagePage 0xff00 \
--open --length 7 --send-output 0x10,0x02,0x09,0x1b,0x01,0x00,0x00 2>/dev/null || \
echo " [WARN] Keyboard switch failed"
echo "Done!"