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Re: Help with Homevision
For the purposes of getting this going, a SerialIO symbol with an input tied
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directly to your touchpanel should suffice. My guess is that you have the serial port on the ST-CP configured to the wrong baud rate (or other parameters) OR that the serial cable you're using to connect the ST-CP to the HomeVision is wired incorrectly. Take HomeVision out of the equation - get the ST-CP sending strings to Terminal Emulator (set the same way it was when you used it to connect to HomeVision). Once you have that working, you should be able to connect that cable to your HomeVision controller and get the results you're looking for. -- Geoffrey Reynolds ----- Original Message -----
From: "goldengot" <goldengot@...> To: <Crestron@...> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 6:03 AM Subject: [Crestron] Help with Homevision I can't seem to figure this one out. I am trying to use HV and an old ST-CP to control x-10 lights in a particular room. I created a simple SIO that maps back to a homevision controller with the ASCII string 'lights' in str1 which is tied directly to the touchpanel. So in theory when the user pressed the hv_light button it sends a string through the serial into the home vision. The home vision has been configured to accept any text over 1 character (testing purposes). When the button is pressed, nothing happens. It works within the terminal emulator, but not connected to the st-cp. There was a post by Geoffrey Reynolds detailing how to do this (see below) The homevision part works just fine but the Crestron piece is another question. It appears to be sending hex through the serial and not ASCII. If anyone has had any experience in setting up Crestron alongside Homevision, please detail your exact steps (i.e. which mods were used if any, which analog or digital symbols, strings that were used, if you had to convert using HEX, which baud rate is used on the serial driver, etc. In other words, any information that you can give me that would make my life easier. TIA In HomeVision: From the main menu, select Objects/Events -> Serial Data Input -> Port1 (substitute Port2, Port3, etc. as appropriate for your situation) This will give you a window where you can program HomeVision to respond to events on a serial port. Next, configure the logic that will handle serial events by, for example, setting up a series of If - Then - End If statements. Start by clicking the If Then button in the ACTIONS toolbar. Next, the ACTIONS toolbar switches to the CONDITIONS toolbar. Now, select the SERIAL button. I've found the most useful condition to be "Serial input characters # through # are :'____' - this lets you listen for a specific string to come from the Crestron controller. Now enter the string you want and press OK. Now click on End If and the toolbar switches back to ACTIONS. Click X10 and choose the X10 action you want to perform. That's all you need to do on the HomeVision side. It sounds a bit clunky (and is), but is pretty easy to use and will work very reliably once you have it programmed. Now just program your Crestron program to send the appropriate strings terminated with \n. HomeVision has default support for it's OSD remote control commands, so some strings are reserved: ,J0\n = 0 ,J1\n = 1 ... ,J9\n = 9 ,JA\n = Enter ,JB\n = Channel Up ,JC\n = Channel Down ,JD\n = Volume Up ,JE\n = Volume Down ,JF\n = Cancel |
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Re: Control of PC program from Crestron system
From: "Michael Juhasz" <michael.juhasz@...>
I am someone who provides live music PA and recording systems toindividual clients. My expertise is in audio and not controls. Nonetheless, many ofmy clients have sophisticated Crestron systems designed and installed byothers, and they are beginning to want some access to my systems through theirsupply this feature.are accessible via keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-R, for example, starts therecording). <snip> The Crestron programmers that I have spoken to tell me there is no way fordifferent direction and hire someone to just write a local interface on the PC,I've decided to post here to confirm once and for all if there is a way to do this ornot. The programmers you have spoken with are mistaken. Crestron has a Cresnet device called the CNMK (M = Mouse, K = Keyboard), which is a mouse / keyboard wedge that you connect to the PC's PS2 mouse and keyboard ports. The keyboard and mouse then plug into the CNMK. By using this device, the Crestron program can emulate any keyboard command and mouse commands. Programming the CNMK is pretty easy. There are lots of other possible solutions, which include: 1) IR wireless keyboard - use a Crestron CNXLIR to learn the IR commands and stick a Crestron IR emitter to the IR receiver that came with the keyboard. 2) Run a program like Girder on the PC then connect the Crestron controller to the PC with a serial or network cable. Girder can receive commands from the Crestron controller and convert them to whatever keyboard command you would like. 3) Use the Microsoft Serialkeys program (). There are probably lots of other ways to accomplish what you want - the 4 options I listed are the ones that came immediately to me. -- Geoffrey Reynolds |
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Control of PC program from Crestron system
Michael Juhasz
Hello,
I am someone who provides live music PA and recording systems to individual clients. My expertise is in audio and not controls. Nonetheless, many of my clients have sophisticated Crestron systems designed and installed by others, and they are beginning to want some access to my systems through their Crestron wireless panels so I will regularly hire Crestron programmers to supply this feature. The challenge is that my recording system is all PC software driven (Adobe Audition is my typical platform). Most of the commands I need to invoke are accessible via keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-R, for example, starts the recording). I obviously don't want to give my clients full access to the PC program, but rather have a user interface custom designed either at the PC screen or on the Crestron panel that creates something like a Kiosk Mode, where they can only invoke the commands that I want them to. The Crestron programmers that I have spoken to tell me there is no way for Crestron to send commands to a PC that invoke keyboard shortcuts like described above. It's so hard for me to believe that, so before I go in a different direction and hire someone to just write a local interface on the PC, I've decided to post here to confirm once and for all if there is a way to do this or not. Thanks, Mike ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ |
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Re: MT1000 and Vista
I have used both MX-3000s and MT-1000s using the USB Sync driver.
windows.html --- In Crestron@..., "Nathan Hesson" <nhesson@...> wrote: the and itdriver of the MT-1000c to a standard Microsoft USB Sync driver reckon theyworks 100%. poppingare 'looking into what can be done', but I am getting tired of one!!!an XP hard-disk into my laptop every time I need to download
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Re: ST-Tune(s) worthless in one year?
--- In Crestron@..., "WhereIsMyElCamino" <crestron@...>
wrote: CATV is being pushed as the only remaining source of NTSC signals after 2009. Cable companies are, however, needing to compress and encrypt NTSC analog signals to free up more spectrum in their cable plants for HDTV channels. As a bonus, encryption allows them to add and remove services (plus pay-per view) without truck rolls. So, your new Comtastic standard def signals will need a cablecard decoder and contain new block-shaped compression artifacts so they can fit more HD channels in the same limited bandwidth. Don't fight it. Just switch to DirecTV. |
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Updating firmware in CNSX Brain Processors
I've seen a lot of chatter about loosing CNSX brains after trying to
update the firmware. I to have lost a few but was able to get them back and had a process for updating the Brains. U need to follow a stricked procedure and they will work fine. Contact me and I can walk U through it. |
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ST-Tune(s) worthless in one year?
Apparently, Comcast will drop analog feeds on their cable as soon as
the OTA signals are dropped. According to them, that is where they get the analog signals, and they have no intent of D/A conversion to keep the analog signals on cable. If this is the case, I will just have a fancy AM/FM tuner. Todd |
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Re: Hiring Crestron Programmer in Nashville, TN
Gerry Chappell
--- In Crestron@..., "sandman_ave" <alex@...> wrote:
I am currently doing a lot of work in TN. Contact me off of the group at gchappell35622@... Thanks |
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Re: Napco Gemini X225 Question
That is correct, I just did a Napco about three weeks ago and it will
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entry Interior mode if you leave the Entry/Exit doors alone during the delay. Ross -----Original Message-----
From: Tony Golden <mrgolden@...> To: Crestron@... Sent: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:21 pm Subject: [Crestron] Re: Napco Gemini X225 Question It's been a while since I've done one, but most Napco panels could be configured to do this automatically. If the panel is armed to Away mode, but no Entry/Exit doors are opened during the delay, it will automatically switch to "Interior" mode. The security contractor, or Napco's tech support, should be able to confirm it... --- In Crestron@..., "osiris_matt" <mattbelanger@...> wrote:
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Re: multiple touchpanels
If I understand what you're saying correctly even using new joins would not
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solve your problem. You need to use different signal names through buffers to drive the same end result so that other then the end control device the logic is identical but with different signal names. For example TP-A_VOL_UP, would drive a buffer enabled with a 1 and on the output put the device volume, REC_VOL_UP. The feeback to the panel would be The TP-A_VOL_UP. This will sperate out the logic so yo don't see different zones driving logic on different panels. Also you can quickly make the new logic for the other 2 panels by copying the folder and then using Search and Replace which is the F9 key. Hope that kind of points you in the right direction. Mark On Jan 12, 2008 7:14 AM, Nightcountry <patrickbedford@...> wrote:
Hoping someone can help - have multiple touchpanels ( 2x stx1700c and a |
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Re: slow performance DirecTV HR21 RS232
topher1200s
Never tried controlling one RS232 but I installed one yesterday, a
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HR21-700 and I am getting double hits on almost every command. I am using the good Master IR file found here in the file section, never had a problem with it before. Not sure whats going on. Maybe I'll try it your way. Even if it is slow, it works. :) --- In Crestron@..., "Casey Benjamin" <casey@...> wrote:
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multiple touchpanels
Nightcountry
Hoping someone can help - have multiple touchpanels ( 2x stx1700c and a
tps4-l )with a mc2e processor...same program in all three and I find they interfere with each other - volume ramps up inexplicably etc... short of doing an individual program for all three with different join numbers is there any way to separate the panels from each other? ie in one zone someone engages a volume interlock and that same interlock is now engaged for all zones.... |
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Re: "Party Mode" - Serial/Analog signals slowing network
Probably the best method would be to only connect the touchpanel
Crosspoints when a source is selected from that particular touchpanel - not when activated by Party Mode. That way, the touchpanels would only receive the data if they were already on the iPod page, or if they switched to the iPod page after Party Mode is initiated. However, that's not how I set mine up. If a zone is switched to a source by *any* method (another TP, remote, Party Mode, etc.), any touchpanel(s) connected to that zone will also be connected to the source, and flip to the control page. I haven't encountered any serious delays (or at least, no complaints), but if necessary, some type of "Please Wait" message could be displayed while the Party Mode is initiating. The Broadcast symbol would be a good solution, but updating doesn't seem to be as reliable. I also wish there was a version with joins higher than 127, although that can be done with code, if necessary. You're not *supposed* to have the same signals connected to the touchpanel(s) and a Broadcast symbol at the same time, but I've never actually tried it. --- In Crestron@..., "nick.dietz" <nick@...> wrote: mode" either the cresnet or processor gets bogged down.Xpoint and the feedback signals have to get routed to each TP. Examplemode. symbol, if only you could control which ID's to broadcast to? |
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Re: Econtrol n Qualcomm processor?
I've used it successfully on a few Treo's running WM5 and WM6, so it
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should also work on the HTC... --- In Crestron@..., "Dan" <danotterdahl@...> wrote:
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Re: Problem with NEC PX-60RX5A plasma
The installers didn't connect pins 7 and 8. Although everything
works fine with only 2, 3, and 5 on the other model plasmas there, I'll have them try it with extra pins Monday. Thanks! --- In Crestron@..., "discodan_aus" <daniel@...> wrote: cable pre the 4 series.an issue where if a power on command was sent back to it within 2seconds of its response code - the unit would stop responding and a complete |
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Re: PELCO D driver for an PELCO 6700 Matrix
I just uploaded a manual for the CM6700 that contains the RS-232
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protocol. I'm not sure if it also responds to the D protocol, or not, but the one in the manual is pretty simple. I just put the commands in a Serial I/O. --- In Crestron@..., "mickyk1971" <mickyk1971@...> wrote:
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New file uploaded to Crestron
Hello,
This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Crestron group. File : /Documents/Pelco_CM6700.zip Uploaded by : tgoldensr <mrgolden@...> Description : Pelco CM6700 manual, with serial protocol You can access this file at the URL: To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: Regards, tgoldensr <mrgolden@...> |
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Re: OT: looking for a PAL to NTSC converter
Joe
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While working on yachts and multi TV standards, I've had to used numerous devices, unfortunately all the good reliable ones are not cheap. I really think you will be pushed even to get a cheap one under a $100. In the UK the following link are the products I've used with great success. Not Cheap though Sorry I have nothing else to offer Iain -----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@... [mailto:Crestron@...] On Behalf Of Joseph K. Vossen Sent: 11 January 2008 23:07 To: crestron@... Subject: [Crestron] OT: looking for a PAL to NTSC converter I have a client who has a bunch of games for the PS2 that generate video output in PAL format only. He wants to play these and display the output on a TV; anyone know of an inexpensive (under $100) that can do this (PAL -> NTSC) conversion? My searching doesn't come up with anything that fits. thanks * **** Check out the Files area for useful modules, documents, and drivers. A contact list of Crestron dealers and programmers can be found in the Database area. * **** Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.1/1220 - Release Date: 11/01/2008 18:09 |
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Help with Homevision
goldengot
I can't seem to figure this one out. I am trying to use HV and an
old ST-CP to control x-10 lights in a particular room. I created a simple SIO that maps back to a homevision controller with the ASCII string 'lights' in str1 which is tied directly to the touchpanel. So in theory when the user pressed the hv_light button it sends a string through the serial into the home vision. The home vision has been configured to accept any text over 1 character (testing purposes). When the button is pressed, nothing happens. It works within the terminal emulator, but not connected to the st-cp. There was a post by Geoffrey Reynolds detailing how to do this (see below) The homevision part works just fine but the Crestron piece is another question. It appears to be sending hex through the serial and not ASCII. If anyone has had any experience in setting up Crestron alongside Homevision, please detail your exact steps (i.e. which mods were used if any, which analog or digital symbols, strings that were used, if you had to convert using HEX, which baud rate is used on the serial driver, etc. In other words, any information that you can give me that would make my life easier. TIA In HomeVision: From the main menu, select Objects/Events -> Serial Data Input -> Port1 (substitute Port2, Port3, etc. as appropriate for your situation) This will give you a window where you can program HomeVision to respond to events on a serial port. Next, configure the logic that will handle serial events by, for example, setting up a series of If - Then - End If statements. Start by clicking the If Then button in the ACTIONS toolbar. Next, the ACTIONS toolbar switches to the CONDITIONS toolbar. Now, select the SERIAL button. I've found the most useful condition to be "Serial input characters # through # are :'____' - this lets you listen for a specific string to come from the Crestron controller. Now enter the string you want and press OK. Now click on End If and the toolbar switches back to ACTIONS. Click X10 and choose the X10 action you want to perform. That's all you need to do on the HomeVision side. It sounds a bit clunky (and is), but is pretty easy to use and will work very reliably once you have it programmed. Now just program your Crestron program to send the appropriate strings terminated with \n. HomeVision has default support for it's OSD remote control commands, so some strings are reserved: ,J0\n = 0 ,J1\n = 1 ... ,J9\n = 9 ,JA\n = Enter ,JB\n = Channel Up ,JC\n = Channel Down ,JD\n = Volume Up ,JE\n = Volume Down ,JF\n = Cancel |
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