DMA MAKCU vs YSC vs NB Pro vs Ferrum
All four are mouse and keyboard passthrough controllers: your devices plug into them, everything passes through to the PC, and the controller handles input in its own hardware. Here is how they differ.
At a glance
| MAKCU | YSC | NB Pro | Ferrum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polling rate | up to 1000 Hz | 125–8000 Hz | up to 8000 Hz | up to 8000 Hz |
| Protocols | MAKCU | COM + kmboxnet | KM Net + KM B features | Kmbox B+ Pro + custom API |
| Firmware | Free, open-source | Custom, own USB stack | — | Pre-flashed |
| Extras | Plug and play | Controller passthrough | 2.8″ screen, 128 MB RAM | Universal compatibility |
MAKCU
The most affordable choice. Automatic mouse passthrough with no setup, up to 1000 Hz with no added latency, and free open-source firmware you can build on.
YSC
The most affordable 8000 Hz option, with its own USB stack and low-level firmware. It speaks both the COM-port protocol and kmboxnet, and also passes game controllers through.
NB Pro
The high-end pick: a 64-bit processor (700 MHz, up to 1.2 GHz), 128 MB of memory and storage, a 2.8″ colour screen and every feature of the KM Net and KM B versions.
Ferrum
Up to 8000 Hz and every standard Kmbox B+ Pro command, so it drops in where that is already supported, plus a custom API. Firmware comes pre-flashed.
Which one should you buy?
- Best value: MAKCU.
- 8000 Hz on a budget: YSC.
- Most hardware: NB Pro.
- Kmbox B+ Pro compatibility: Ferrum.
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