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Android/RPi HDMI switch controller using RS232

This project shows how to connect a pretty cheap RS232 interface-based 4x2 HDMI switch to an Android phone via a Raspberry Pi

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Description

Control Monoprice 4x2 True Matrix HDMI switch from an Android device via Raspberry Pi serial interface (python code) using the SSH Button Android app.

Files

5704_RS232_Control_120924.pdf Monoprice wiring diagram for RS232 cabling Adobe Portable Document Format - 12.57 kB - 12/22/2016 at 16:35	Preview	Download

rs232ttl_dte_v1.1_UG.pdf RS232 to TTL user guide Adobe Portable Document Format - 245.95 kB - 12/22/2016 at 16:34	Preview	Download

rs232ttl_DTE_v1.1.pdf RS232 to TTL adapter schematic Adobe Portable Document Format - 74.57 kB - 12/22/2016 at 16:33	Preview	Download

5312_RS232_Control_090602.pdf Monoprice RS232 protocol description for the switch Adobe Portable Document Format - 262.30 kB - 12/22/2016 at 16:33	Preview	Download

Components

1 × Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
1 × RS232 to TTL converter board https://www.amazon.com/RS232-converter-board-Female-3-3V/dp/B005D5T292
1 × MonoPrice 4x2 HDMI Switcher/Splitter https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-True-Matrix-Switch-Remote/dp/B003L17134
8 × F/F Jumper Wires
1 × Android Device

Project Logs

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Notes and extensions
Paul Whitaker • 12/22/2016 at 17:14 • 0 comments
Got the connections and code done in about 6 hours. Turning off Bluetooth and understanding the wiring of the monoprice were the biggest challenges, especially since it took a while to find the wiring document online.
I had a straight RS232 cable but the monoprice needs a sort-of crossover cable so I'm using jumpers. Could probably hack away at the cable I have.
The comms is really basic 9600 8N1, so it could probably be shrunk a lot with an Arduino or maybe there's something with RS232-to-TTL built in.
There are different versions of the android app, one I used a while ago allows a popup that returns status.I thought an indicator of the current status would be useful, but you can just tap the button for the one you want if you're not sure (i.e. if the screen is black).
Other ideas:
- Google Home integration
- Have a single button turn the device power on, wait a bit, then switch HDMI to it.
- Set a cron job to return it to the Fire TV at 3AM, since that's usually what we want to start with.
- Switch to Xbox One when we're getting an incoming Skype call
- Integrate with Cortana since the Xbox is sitting there listening anyway
- Some audio playback cue when switching "OK, switching to Xbox One" in the Google voice would be neat

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Build Instructions

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Step 1

Format a new SD card using SDFormatter
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Step 2

Install NOOBS onto the SD card
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Step 3

Connect Ethernet, HDMI, keyboard, mouse and install Raspbian Lite

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