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I’ve done very similar in the past using a Raspberry Pi/Intel Compute Stick running Companion, for remote ATEM control.
The Skaarhoj devices are good but very expensive compared to roll-your-own open-source solutions, and you’d still need an intermediary device which connects to your VPN concentrator.
I’m happy to consult if you need help with a solution.
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Thanks for the PDF that looks solid. Will work my way through it as I suspect it'll solve lots of my pondering (or point me in the right direction).
Just one case in point - I've been sending out drop kits with a pcc6k, some simple lights, sound, power etc - usually they're with either a Video Assist 12G screwed into the lid of the peli. Everything is plugged in ready to go so the end user just has to open it up and connect to power and/or a computer. For the most part it's solid and I can remote monitor over zoom/other what they're capturing for talking heads / remote joining conferences etc. But I'd love to have far end control of the camera so 'talent' don't have to do anything in terms of focus/exposure etc via atem camera control. I presume my options are:
send a more complicated kit including a laptop with a VPN that I can use to remote access an atem (probably just a mini pro for the sake of size).
something else. I was hoping to retain a small footprint and not have to send a laptop. Saw this but not 100% sure how it works: https://www.skaarhoj.com/product/atem-tcp-link and am not in a hurry to ask end users to dabble in network stuff (like changing router settings). I could just send a different camera (like the E2C) which has easy remote control over ethernet. But we already have half a dozen 6ks so am trying to make the best with what we've got.