DirecTV Receivers - Keeping them awaks

#238402

Hello,

We have an install with quite a few DirecTV receivers which the client wants to keep awake at all times.

They are being controlled by IP, and the module has an "Active" command it can send out, but not having any hands on experience with DirecTV, is this the correct key to send and how often would I need to send it to keep the receivers awake?

Thanks

Re: Crestron Module 4 for Lifesize Icon 300/500/700

Ben

#238401

go direct to lifesize, they have a module ready. its labelled 'lifesize icon clish SSH v1.0.0' module is made by status controls.

Re: Crestron Module 4 for Lifesize Icon 300/500/700

#238400

BlackTee Design made the 600/800 version currently on the marketplace, maybe ask them

Re: Has anyone built a DISH IP control module?

#238399

I know this is a very old post, but was this module working with the Wally HD? Dish doesn't have a very cohesive naming convention for their receivers and it seems like multiple devices have been named the Wally.?

Re: Crestron Module 4 for Lifesize Icon 300/500/700

#238398

i got a rs232 module from lifesize that works, there is no ip version at this moment

Re: Crestron Module 4 for Lifesize Icon 300/500/700

#238397

Current Market Modules are not for the new Icon 300/500/700 for the API has changed a bit and asking Lifesize support regarding Module 4, I was told to ask Crestron but Crestron isn't aware of any new modules.

Re: AppleTV Context Menu Access

#238396

No worries Oliver.

I'm finding that update notices on the AppleTV are getting much more aggressive with auto updates disabled.? The latest one is pestering me every time I start the system up and sometimes again in the middle of watching something.

Geoff

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On Sun, Nov 22, 2020 at 3:38 AM Oliver Hall <oliver.hall@...> wrote:

Not really an answer to Geoff’s question, but we are working on an update for the ATV module.? With tvOS 14 it looks like Apple have gone a bit byte-happy with their message payloads which has given us a load of buffer overflows in the decryption.? At the same time I’m looking to improve feedback and transport control.? Update should be ready soon.

The Bonjour issue remains, but Crestron engineering have been actively working on that - we even had a zoom call to verify the exact symptoms.

Sorry Geoff - I didn’t mean to take your post OT.
Oliver - Ultamation

Re: samsung digital display QE50T RS232 protocol #crestron

#238395

Just a thought....

have you set the ID on the TV according to the command you are sending? Also is baud rate correct on your two way serial??

Re: AppleTV Context Menu Access

#238394

开云体育

Looking forward to the update.?

Have you by chance managed to work out how to launch specific apps ?

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On 22 Nov 2020, at 7:38 pm, Oliver Hall <oliver.hall@...> wrote:

?Not really an answer to Geoff’s question, but we are working on an update for the ATV module. ?With tvOS 14 it looks like Apple have gone a bit byte-happy with their message payloads which has given us a load of buffer overflows in the decryption. ?At the same time I’m looking to improve feedback and transport control. ?Update should be ready soon.

The Bonjour issue remains, but Crestron engineering have been actively working on that - we even had a zoom call to verify the exact symptoms.

Sorry Geoff - I didn’t mean to take your post OT.
Oliver - Ultamation

Re: AppleTV Context Menu Access

#238393

Not really an answer to Geoff’s question, but we are working on an update for the ATV module. ?With tvOS 14 it looks like Apple have gone a bit byte-happy with their message payloads which has given us a load of buffer overflows in the decryption. ?At the same time I’m looking to improve feedback and transport control. ?Update should be ready soon.

The Bonjour issue remains, but Crestron engineering have been actively working on that - we even had a zoom call to verify the exact symptoms.

Sorry Geoff - I didn’t mean to take your post OT.
Oliver - Ultamation

Re: Tascam Rest Api

#238392

Appreciate the response.? Will play with this a bit tomorrow and hopefully be able to figure it out.

Thank you.

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On Sat, Nov 21, 2020, 4:16 PM Lincoln King-Cliby <lincoln@...> wrote:

This is one of those things that is trivial to do in SIMPL# -- and is far more resilient that way -- but if this is all you’re doing (or you don’t already know SIMPL# / have the dev tools) it can be done in SIMPL+ as well (as long as it can be done via HTTP with no or basic authentication, HTTPS, or digest authentication basically forces the hand to SIMPL#.

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You’ll need to open the connection to the device, send the request headers and body in one string – chances are very good that the server will require additional headers (like content type, connection keep-alive, and possibly language, etc). If you search the group’s acrchive there are plenty of general examples, or it might be most helpful to generate a request with a tool like Postman and see what it’s generating – this also allows you to test various things without having to recompile and reload a program each time.

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The ”do I have to send the whole thing” is extremely implementation dependent – and since every Tascam I’ve controlled has been via serial – I would try sending only the changed attributes first but be prepared to send the entire object – I’d say a majority of implementations I’ve come across require the entire thing, which seems counter productive and prone to introduce greater levels of error but hey, whaddiknow?

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--

Lincoln King-Cliby, CTS, DMC-E-4K/T/D
Commercial Market Director
Sr. Systems Architect | Crestron Certified Master Programmer (Diamond)
ControlWorks Consulting, LLC
Direct: (+1)440.771.4807 | Cleveland: (+1)440.449.1100? | Boston: (+1)508.695.0188 | DC: (+1)202.381.9070? | Fax: (+1)440.449.1106
Crestron Services Provider | Biamp Authorized Independent Programmers | Extron Qualified Independent Programmer

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dillon Costanza
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2020 9:51 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [crestron] Tascam Rest Api

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Hi guys,

Don't have much experience with REST API's hoping I can just get a bit of info.

Here is an example command from the API.

I know I will be told to get this done through simpl# however I have never used it so that may be tough.? I was hoping I can write this in SIMPL+.? Just basically looking for a quick rundown, can I use a TCP/IP Client to connect on port 80 or do I need to connect inside the SIMPL+ module?

Also, it has the PUT url, then the header, and then body.? I am not sure how to format this inside simpl+.? Can I simply use a makestring and send the entire thing out at once, or do I need to send the PUT, wait for a response, and then send the rest?? A small breakdown of format would be extremely helpful.

Lastly, does an API typically require commands for every parameter to be sent? Or if I am not adjusting the IP settings can I just leave them out of the code entirely?

Thanks so much in advance.

Update the system-wide settings for the device.

These settings include network settings, name, id and other attributes not related to encode, decode, or media transmission.

Example URI

PUT?

Request

Hide
Headers
Content-Type: application/json
?

Body
{
??? "name": "string",
??? "device_roles": {
??????? "values": [
??????????? "strings"
??????? ]
??? },
??? "ip_scheme": "static",
??? "static_ip_address": "ip_address",
??? "static_netmask": "ip_address",
??? "static_gateway": "ip_address",
??? "static_dns_addresses": [
??????? "ip_addresses"
??? ],
??? "xml_active": {
??????? "value": boolean
??? },
??? "xml_url": "string",
??? "xml_poll_interval": {
??????? "value": integer
??? }
}

Re: AppleTV Context Menu Access

#238391

Has anyone tried USB? I would hook up a keyboard(if it work at all) and try every single key.?

AppleTV Context Menu Access

#238390

Has anyone figured out how to access the context menu (for switching users) on an AppleTV using IR control?? A long press of the Home button on the Siri remote brings up the context menu.

I'm currently using the IR module because I've been having some issues with the Ultamation module losing the connection to the AppleTV and it doesn't appear to be possible.? I have the menu, menu_home, and options commands all configured and none of them bring up the context menu with a short or long press.

Looking at the commands available in the Ultamation module, it looks like they have a context menu command which may do the trick, so perhaps I just need to switch back to the Ultamation module, or use it just for certain commands.

Thanks,

Geoff

Re: Tascam Rest Api

#238389

开云体育

This is one of those things that is trivial to do in SIMPL# -- and is far more resilient that way -- but if this is all you’re doing (or you don’t already know SIMPL# / have the dev tools) it can be done in SIMPL+ as well (as long as it can be done via HTTP with no or basic authentication, HTTPS, or digest authentication basically forces the hand to SIMPL#.

?

You’ll need to open the connection to the device, send the request headers and body in one string – chances are very good that the server will require additional headers (like content type, connection keep-alive, and possibly language, etc). If you search the group’s acrchive there are plenty of general examples, or it might be most helpful to generate a request with a tool like Postman and see what it’s generating – this also allows you to test various things without having to recompile and reload a program each time.

?

The ”do I have to send the whole thing” is extremely implementation dependent – and since every Tascam I’ve controlled has been via serial – I would try sending only the changed attributes first but be prepared to send the entire object – I’d say a majority of implementations I’ve come across require the entire thing, which seems counter productive and prone to introduce greater levels of error but hey, whaddiknow?

?

--

Lincoln King-Cliby, CTS, DMC-E-4K/T/D
Commercial Market Director
Sr. Systems Architect | Crestron Certified Master Programmer (Diamond)
ControlWorks Consulting, LLC
Direct: (+1)440.771.4807 | Cleveland: (+1)440.449.1100? | Boston: (+1)508.695.0188 | DC: (+1)202.381.9070? | Fax: (+1)440.449.1106
Crestron Services Provider | Biamp Authorized Independent Programmers | Extron Qualified Independent Programmer

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dillon Costanza
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2020 9:51 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [crestron] Tascam Rest Api

?

Hi guys,

Don't have much experience with REST API's hoping I can just get a bit of info.

Here is an example command from the API.

I know I will be told to get this done through simpl# however I have never used it so that may be tough.? I was hoping I can write this in SIMPL+.? Just basically looking for a quick rundown, can I use a TCP/IP Client to connect on port 80 or do I need to connect inside the SIMPL+ module?

Also, it has the PUT url, then the header, and then body.? I am not sure how to format this inside simpl+.? Can I simply use a makestring and send the entire thing out at once, or do I need to send the PUT, wait for a response, and then send the rest?? A small breakdown of format would be extremely helpful.

Lastly, does an API typically require commands for every parameter to be sent? Or if I am not adjusting the IP settings can I just leave them out of the code entirely?

Thanks so much in advance.

Update the system-wide settings for the device.

These settings include network settings, name, id and other attributes not related to encode, decode, or media transmission.

Example URI

PUT?

Request

Hide

Headers

Content-Type: application/json

?

Body

??? "name": "string",

??? "device_roles": {

??????? "values": [

??????????? "strings"

??????? ]

??? },

??? "ip_scheme": "static",

??? "static_ip_address": "ip_address",

??? "static_netmask": "ip_address",

??? "static_gateway": "ip_address",

??? "static_dns_addresses": [

??????? "ip_addresses"

??? ],

??? "xml_active": {

??????? "value": boolean

??? },

??? "xml_url": "string",

??? "xml_poll_interval": {

??????? "value": integer

??? }

Re: samsung digital display QE50T RS232 protocol #crestron

#238388

开云体育

Not sure about the 50T specifically but done lots of QEs and they all speak MDC.

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--

Lincoln King-Cliby, CTS, DMC-E-4K/T/D
Commercial Market Director
Sr. Systems Architect | Crestron Certified Master Programmer (Diamond)
ControlWorks Consulting, LLC
Direct: (+1)440.771.4807 | Cleveland: (+1)440.449.1100? | Boston: (+1)508.695.0188 | DC: (+1)202.381.9070? | Fax: (+1)440.449.1106
Crestron Services Provider | Biamp Authorized Independent Programmers | Extron Qualified Independent Programmer

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Jeremy Weatherford
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2020 11:37 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [crestron] samsung digital display QE50T RS232 protocol #crestron

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I haven't used a QE50T, but it's a commercial model, lists RS232 on the spec sheet, and has a 3.5mm RS232 input that says it supports MDC protocol... seems pretty clear cut to me.

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On Fri, Nov 20, 2020 at 6:10 PM jones.matt94 via <jones.matt94=[email protected]> wrote:

We had no luck getting QE Series to work through RS232.
We also didnt find any documentation that indicated that RS232 works on these models.

Hopefully someone here says otherwise.

Re: samsung digital display QE50T RS232 protocol #crestron

#238387

I haven't used a QE50T, but it's a commercial model, lists RS232 on the spec sheet, and has a 3.5mm RS232 input that says it supports MDC protocol... seems pretty clear cut to me.

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On Fri, Nov 20, 2020 at 6:10 PM jones.matt94 via <jones.matt94=[email protected]> wrote:

We had no luck getting QE Series to work through RS232.
We also didnt find any documentation that indicated that RS232 works on these models.

Hopefully someone here says otherwise.

Tascam Rest Api

#238386

Hi guys,

Don't have much experience with REST API's hoping I can just get a bit of info.

Here is an example command from the API.

I know I will be told to get this done through simpl# however I have never used it so that may be tough.? I was hoping I can write this in SIMPL+.? Just basically looking for a quick rundown, can I use a TCP/IP Client to connect on port 80 or do I need to connect inside the SIMPL+ module?

Also, it has the PUT url, then the header, and then body.? I am not sure how to format this inside simpl+.? Can I simply use a makestring and send the entire thing out at once, or do I need to send the PUT, wait for a response, and then send the rest?? A small breakdown of format would be extremely helpful.

Lastly, does an API typically require commands for every parameter to be sent? Or if I am not adjusting the IP settings can I just leave them out of the code entirely?

Thanks so much in advance.

Update the system-wide settings for the device.

These settings include network settings, name, id and other attributes not related to encode, decode, or media transmission.

Example URI

PUT?http://ip.address:2020/v1/system

Request

Hide

Headers

Content-Type: application/json

?

Body

{
    "name": "string",
    "device_roles": {
        "values": [
            "strings"
        ]
    },
    "ip_scheme": "static",
    "static_ip_address": "ip_address",
    "static_netmask": "ip_address",
    "static_gateway": "ip_address",
    "static_dns_addresses": [
        "ip_addresses"
    ],
    "xml_active": {
        "value": boolean
    },
    "xml_url": "string",
    "xml_poll_interval": {
        "value": integer
    }
}

Re: Atlona AT-HDVS-CAM-HDMI

#238385

This camera is a re-branded Minray camera (Chinese). I use the exact same camera branded by another company. I have used hundreds of these. I always Control them with the Vaddio Roboshot module. I use this module with ANY VISCA camera. Works flawlessly.

Tip: if you get the HDBT version of the camera you can connect it directly to a DM input and supply power over HDBT using a Power injector or other POE Power source, or the DM power pack on a DMPS. then you can control the camera over HDBT and only have to ru. One cable to the camera.?
I use them this way everyday.
ping me if you have questions.

Blessings,

Nathan Wells

Samsung IP with CCD Example program

#238384
Edited

Hi, I uploaded a Samsung TV IP control using CCD (Crestron certified drivers) example program, hope it helps.

/g/crestron/files/Programs/samsung%20ccd.zip

You have to manually load the driver to the processor (Answer ID:?1000527).

Re: samsung digital display QE50T RS232 protocol #crestron

#238383

We had no luck getting QE Series to work through RS232.
We also didnt find any documentation that indicated that RS232 works on these models.

Hopefully someone here says otherwise.