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Re: D3 Pro: Preset vs. Scene #lighting

 

The one thing that can sometimes trip people up with this method is when the lights get dimmed to zero.
If this happens, then zero is the new scene level.
The next time the scene is recalled, the lights will not turn on.
The only way to turn them back on would be to dim them back up.
Because of this, I had a client reverse their wishes to have that method of control.

Just a little something to be aware of...
Brian


Re: D3 Pro: Preset vs. Scene #lighting

 

"I've rarely ever used the first method, because it seems ridiculous to overwrite the scene every time you dim."

This is exactly what I'm trying to do haha. Client wants the lighting scenes to always recall the previous levels every time that scene is activated.?

My primary concern is that both the keypad buttons and the virtual keypad buttons share the newly shared values. That is, if I set the "Kitchen" Scene levels on one keypad, another keypad will be able to recall those same values when "Kitchen" is pressed on that keypad.?

I'm still new to D3 and I'm working off of someone else's program. I assumed creating global presets that both keypads and virtual keypads can recall would be the first step in the right direction, but I haven't had any experience with Learnable Lighting yet.?

Thanks for your help guys!
Zach


Re: Using Event Scheduler 2 (v1.2) with 4-series

 

The dat file has to be in the "Program ID Tag" folder (what is set in the Program Header in SIMPL Windows). You might have to reboot the processor a few times to get it to show up.


Using Event Scheduler 2 (v1.2) with 4-series

 

Hey there, I'm using a CP4N and unable to trigger events from the Event Scheduler module. I have the file "EventScheduling.txt" and "EventScheduling.dat" both with same content and located at \NVRAM\EventScheduling.dat or .txt

Simply this in the files
1,Wake Up,0,390,-XXXXX-,XXXXXXXXXXXX
2,Goodnight,1,300,-XXXXX-,XXXXXXXXXXXX

Module has the filepath with 2 slashes: "\\NVRAM\\EventScheduling.dat" in a Serial Send with a 10s startup delay (stepper) on the send trigger.

Is there any feedback like a "404" error I should be getting in the "Event Message" serial output of the module? I'm just getting no feedback from anything and nothing is triggering on the output of the module.

Thanks,
Greydon


Re: D3 Pro: Preset vs. Scene #lighting

 

Zach,

No, you don't need to check the box.
The check box is only for allowing the keypad button to save to that existing scene.
I've done similar things as Chris ... use a TP to edit and save scenes.
It's simple to create a virtual KP with all of your scenes.? Definitely check the box on these buttons.
Then based on the room selected, the available scenes can be shown with their associated loads.
Loads levels can be adjusted and the scene can be saved with a hold of the button.

The check box does different things based on the type of button style that you select.
  • Button press with dimming - the scene is overwritten at the end of any press-and-hold dimming operation.
  • Button press without dimming - the scene is overwritten with a press-and-hold of the button.
I've rarely ever used the first method, because it seems ridiculous to overwrite the scene every time you dim.
The second method can be nice because I explain it like the "saving a radio station" method in a car.
For example, the top keypad button can be the scene with the scene loads on the remaining buttons below.
If the client wants to save the scene, they just adjust the load levels and hold the top button to save.
If they accidentally overwrite a scene, they can hold the top button for a longer time, and it will revert back to your programmed levels.

I hope this helps!
Brian


Re: Tunable white Lighting in a Crestron Home System #lighting

 

David,

Colorbeam is a low-voltage, DMX based lighting system that supports tunable white and RGB.
We've used Colorbeam products with success, but not with Crestron Home yet.
There was a Colorbeam driver released for Crestron Home a while back, and it looks like it supports RGB and tunable white.

Their system can be a bit quirky on initial setup, but once it's up and running, we haven't had any issues.

Good luck,
Brian


Horizon Keypad Programmable Buttons: HZ-BTN-RKR5 #lighting

 

How many individual button presses does the single button cap (HZ-BTN-RKR5) for a Horizon keypad (HZ-KPCN) allow?
Is it only a single button press, or two button presses (Top and Bottom), or three button presses (Top, Bottom, and Center)?
Curios on the other keycap combinations as well.
On the road with no access to D3Pro, and the above info seems elusive.
Thanks!
-Mark


Re: Help with my very first TCP Client Class VS2019 for 4 series SIMPL# to be used with SIMPL+ Wrapper

 

Hi Daniel, I have gone though your QuickClient class and? it's almost ready to compile in my solution. I was able to create my own Tracer class and Converter class for string to byte[] and byte[] to string and String/bool/int? Eventargs class. I only have 1 thing left to fix with my solution and that is your STimer class and the methods you are using in this class TimeoutTimer.reset(), TimeoutTimer.stop(), TimeoutTimer.dispose(). As I am still learning are you able to share your Stimer class or steer me in the right direction as to how to begin my journey in dealing with timers?
You have been very helpful so far and I do not want to come across as abusing your generosity as I am very grateful so far.
Thanks again


Re: Tunable white Lighting in a Crestron Home System #lighting

 

David,

Tunable white lighting is typically DALI or DMX but can also be 0-10V.? The lighting fixture will have the driver in it.? You would order the fixture using the correct protocol and features needed by the system.

We have a lighting control platform that runs on Crestron processors and supports tunable white lighting.? The software is mostly commercial but there are a few residential systems running it.? We've done many tunable white lighting projects and our software has numerous features specifically related to make tunable white work practically.? Let me know if you're interested and I can get you more info.


Crestron Home AV Receiver

 

Hi,

This is propably? stupid question, but how do I add an FM/DAB, Airplay, etc source built into the receiver to Crestron Home?

Thanks in advance
Kamil


Re: D3 Pro: Preset vs. Scene #lighting

 

I'm sure Brian will weigh in on this topic.
For me, I've used LL where the client only has control of it on touchscreen UIs, so YMMV.
Definitely Enable the LL on each Global Preset.
I believe that you have a scene on a button (Hardware or virtual) without checking the LL on that button, you can now just P+H for ~ 5sec. and the? scene will be updated.
You'd of course need some way to change the levels appropriately, which is why I only use TSW/iPad for this as if is a better user experience...


Re: Simpl# referencing between Classes under same namespace

 

You have to declare an instance of each class, within the ControlSystem.
Then make an event to send the data to/from ControlSystem to your "breakout" cs files

UserInterface ui = new UserInterface(some parameter);
ui.SendEvent += Methodtosend()
ui.RXEvent =+ MethodthatGetsData()


See the above crude example


Re: D3 Pro: Preset vs. Scene #lighting

 

Yea I have always been curious about this one. I always make the button learnable but wonder if it is necessary. But its only a checkbox to click so not too difficult at least.?


Re: Crestron Q-SYS[Core] V5.0 - not staying connected

 

I have problems with 4 series sockets in a lot of projects...I'm surprised these inconsistencies still are around...but then again I'm not.


Re: D3 Pro: Preset vs. Scene #lighting

 

Hey Brian,?

I'm trying to set up learnable presets and I had a question.

If my Global Preset is marked as "Learnable Lighting", do the keypads that trigger those presets also need to have "Learnable Lighting" enabled?

I want to make sure that the newly learned preset levels are shared between each keypad that has access to that preset.?

In my last test, I only enabled "Learnable Lighting" on the presets and it doesn't seem to be saving.?


Re: Astronomical Clock Lighting Control Module #crestron

Tarik Anwar
 

Dear Cates,

I just want to know, my city GMT Offset is +5.30, but I couldn't put same value in the GMT Offset section, so what can I do for the same, kindly help me out for the same.


Re: Crestron Q-SYS[Core] V5.0 - not staying connected

 

I don't know about this issue being fixed, but 9.3.1 causes some other challenges...
Cameras now default to multicast, and so if you do previews on TPs, the url changes.?

Also, they killed USB 2.0 functionality out of the direct USB output of a Core (if you want better an a ludicrously low resolution).

I've found 9.1.2 to be my current favorite firmware for the Core for now - doesn't seem to have connectivity issues with the 5.0 modules.?


Re: Astronomical Clock Lighting Control Module #crestron

Tarik Anwar
 

Hello Cates,

Sorry to disturb you, yes I got it in the file section thank you so much.


Re: Astronomical Clock Lighting Control Module #crestron

 

Hello Cates,

Sorry, but I can't find in the files section, can you please share the link for the same.

On Sun, Feb 6, 2022, 12:15 AM scates98 <ccates@...> wrote:

I created a module which uses the astronomical clock symbol and provides additional controls for turning the lights on/off at specified times (to prevent lights from staying on all night).? I posted this module to the files section for anyone to use should they want.

Chris Cates
Creative Programming Inc.


Re: Crestron Q-SYS[Core] V5.0 - not staying connected

 

What version(s) of qsc software had this issue I assume this is now fixed in 9.3.1? ?