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post #7051 of 8391
10/23/12 at 1:35pm
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So the new ipad mini could be perfect for an irule remote. Now that they have confirmed it has the same resolution as the original and ipad2, most of my layouts will transfer. The size is much better (IMO) for use in my HT. I wish it would have been cheaper than the $329 price tag.

Yeah, those do look nice. I am loving my Android Jelly Bean rommed Kindle Fire. It size is perfect IMO for the task of remote. I'd be interested in the newer HD version or the Google Nexus 7, as the price of $199 is hard to beat. The task of redoing all the layouts for a different resolution is a bit of a turn off, but it is a one time process.

I might have to get myself one for Christmas and pass the current one on to my kids.
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post #7052 of 8391
10/23/12 at 5:06pm
Do I have to use the GC-100 supplied emitters or can I use my own?

Thanks,
Chad
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post #7053 of 8391
10/23/12 at 6:05pm
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Originally Posted by pauleyc View Post

Do I have to use the GC-100 supplied emitters or can I use my own?
Thanks,
Chad

Own. I use a few over cat5 for really long needs also like with a projector.
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post #7054 of 8391
10/23/12 at 9:32pm
Hey Steve! Long time no talk. smile.gif

I'm finally all caught up here since my summer hiatus and find the new drawer feature very cool (although not looking forward to redesigning all my pages, but I guess that's part of the fun/challenge right!?). I asked this question many moons ago and am wondering if iRule has any plans to allow a free swipe scrolling device button area (left side as shown on the left of my main page), for those of us with larger theater/device setups? Meaning if one had 10 or more devices to support it would be nice to allow a scroll on the left side to show more the the usual 7 device buttons (or the 10 in my case with the slimmer device button design).

Also is there or will there be (if the answer from above is no), the potential to support multiple (overlapping), drawers on the same screen side (i.e. - multiple handles and depending on which one you pull out you get only the device sets you want to control)?

Thanks!

Oh... and for those of who tried to IP control DirecTV receivers on an Android device (like a Fire) and were experiencing the out of order/command lag issue, I am being told by iRule support their testing of the new 1.4 release should fix this issue!


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post #7055 of 8391
10/23/12 at 11:50pm
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Originally Posted by krichter1 View Post

Hey Steve! Long time no talk. smile.gif
I'm finally all caught up here since my summer hiatus and find the new drawer feature very cool (although not looking forward to redesigning all my pages, but I guess that's part of the fun/challenge right!?). I asked this question many moons ago and am wondering if iRule has any plans to allow a free swipe scrolling device button area (left side as shown on the left of my main page), for those of us with larger theater/device setups? Meaning if one had 10 or more devices to support it would be nice to allow a scroll on the left side to show more the the usual 7 device buttons (or the 10 in my case with the slimmer device button design).
Also is there or will there be (if the answer from above is no), the potential to support multiple (overlapping), drawers on the same screen side (i.e. - multiple handles and depending on which one you pull out you get only the device sets you want to control)?
Thanks!
Oh... and for those of who tried to IP control DirecTV receivers on an Android device (like a Fire) and were experiencing the out of order/command lag issue, I am being told by iRule support their testing of the new 1.4 release should fix this issue!

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Pardon my ignorance, just starting to think seriously about iRule. Do you have to make all of these panels from scratch? Like it looks like your panel has volume controls fixed on the right, and each device on the left links to a new panel that loads in the center?

I wish there were some default layouts set up. I completed the tutorials and get the id of assigning commands to the buttons, being able to control multiple devices from the same panel, etc. but this seems like much more work to get everything fully laid out.
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post #7056 of 8391
10/24/12 at 12:04am
I need to create a new device for my masking system. The manufacturer has given me the following command info ...

Here’s the ASCII info for the system;

'0', //HOME_key // fully open
'1', //POS1_key
'2', //POS2_key
'3', //POS3_key
'4', //POS4_key
'5', //POS5_key
'6', //POS6_key
'7', //POS7_key
'8', //POS8_key
'9', //POS9_key
't', //POS10_key
'h', //Halt motor movement
's', //Save current jogged position
'o', //JOG_OPEN_key // move towards the home position
'c', //JOG_CLOSED_key // move towards the end position
'l', //JOGLeft_key // select the left mask for jogging
'r', //JOGRight_key
'b', //JOGBoth_key
'p', //PROGRAM_key - learn remote control codes
'~' // calibrate key - calibrates motor step counts using current pos as 1.33

Here's the serial settings;

Baud 115200
Parity none
Stop 1
Flow Control none


I would really appreciate some advice on how I turn this into serial commands for iRule ??

Cheers,
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post #7057 of 8391
10/24/12 at 6:22am
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Originally Posted by Tank_PD View Post

Pardon my ignorance, just starting to think seriously about iRule. Do you have to make all of these panels from scratch? Like it looks like your panel has volume controls fixed on the right, and each device on the left links to a new panel that loads in the center?
I wish there were some default layouts set up. I completed the tutorials and get the id of assigning commands to the buttons, being able to control multiple devices from the same panel, etc. but this seems like much more work to get everything fully laid out.


NP. It does require a lot of upfront work, customization and tweaking to get everything right but the payoff on the back-end is huge (I relied on Photoshop quite a bit). There are a lot of base backgrounds & images in the library and once you make one screen the way you want it (buttons on the left and right), use that as your template by right clicking the page and copy to another name. Drag your desired device buttons on to the page and tweak.

You may be wanting to look at something like Roomie which has default layouts for a more generic look and feel (but quicker up time!). This is one app in which you truly get out what you put in. wink.gif
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post #7058 of 8391
10/24/12 at 7:08am
krichter1, do you know anyone else that can do some photoshop work? I've played with it in my past job, but don't have the program anymore, and would hate to have to buy it, just to make images for a controller! frown.gif I'm waiting on my WF2IR to come in this week, and then it'll be game time for me to start building this sucker! But of course I want to make it look good!
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post #7059 of 8391
10/24/12 at 7:26am
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Originally Posted by SeanKosmann View Post

krichter1, do you know anyone else that can do some photoshop work? I've played with it in my past job, but don't have the program anymore, and would hate to have to buy it, just to make images for a controller! frown.gif I'm waiting on my WF2IR to come in this week, and then it'll be game time for me to start building this sucker! But of course I want to make it look good!

Many people here reocmmend GIMP, it is a free program that has many of the features of photoshop. If you're somewhat familiar with photoshop then you could pick it up fairly quickly.
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post #7060 of 8391
10/24/12 at 8:16am
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Originally Posted by SeldomSeen31 View Post

I have the 8918W model of the Foscam. Video works for me, this is what my embedded URL looks like:
http://192.168.1.107:80/videostream.cgi?user=XXX&pwd=XXX&resolution=8
This is for an ipod touch. You may be able to use resolution=32 for the 640x480 steam on an ipad.
Hope that helps.

Hmm same thing. I just get the first frame....
What firmware version are your cameras running?

**EDIT NM just noticed you have a different model....Hmm off to foscam I go. Thanks!
Edited by impmonkey - 10/24/12 at 8:26am
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post #7061 of 8391
10/24/12 at 11:27am
Anyone else getting FC's with the Android App ver. 1.4.1 when you try to use any of the settings? I can see the settings panel/menu, but clicking on any of the five icons (Panels, Gateways, etc.) causes a force close. Running JB 4.1.1 on an ASUS Infinity Tablet.
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post #7062 of 8391
10/24/12 at 1:18pm
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Originally Posted by krichter1 View Post

NP. It does require a lot of upfront work, customization and tweaking to get everything right but the payoff on the back-end is huge (I relied on Photoshop quite a bit). There are a lot of base backgrounds & images in the library and once you make one screen the way you want it (buttons on the left and right), use that as your template by right clicking the page and copy to another name. Drag your desired device buttons on to the page and tweak.
You may be wanting to look at something like Roomie which has default layouts for a more generic look and feel (but quicker up time!). This is one app in which you truly get out what you put in. wink.gif

Thanks, looks like if I get pro I can import other user's shared panels. At this point I probably need to purchase it, as I can't really test out what I've done without buying the gateway, etc.
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post #7063 of 8391
10/24/12 at 1:56pm
Need some advice here. I have an Lumagen XD video processor. I am wondering about the benefit of having RS232, vs IR on it. As far as I know, there is no "feedback" from Lumagen, so that does not seem to be an a big advantage... Serial do have more control, I believe... So, anyone have a Radiance and can advice if there is any benefit of going serial vs IP?
Thanks in advance.!
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post #7064 of 8391
10/24/12 at 3:03pm
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Originally Posted by fight4yu View Post

Need some advice here. I have an Lumagen XD video processor. I am wondering about the benefit of having RS232, vs IR on it. As far as I know, there is no "feedback" from Lumagen, so that does not seem to be an a big advantage... Serial do have more control, I believe... So, anyone have a Radiance and can advice if there is any benefit of going serial vs IP?
Thanks in advance.!


I have a mini3D and use RS232 with feedback. I like to see input and output resolutions and refresh rates, as well as its power status. RS232 has also been a very robust connection for me.

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post #7065 of 8391
10/24/12 at 10:24pm
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Originally Posted by fight4yu View Post

Need some advice here. I have an Lumagen XD video processor. I am wondering about the benefit of having RS232, vs IR on it. As far as I know, there is no "feedback" from Lumagen, so that does not seem to be an a big advantage... Serial do have more control, I believe... So, anyone have a Radiance and can advice if there is any benefit of going serial vs IP?
Thanks in advance.!

No benefits at all. I use IR flawlessly and leave the 232 port open for calibrations and updates. wink.gif
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post #7066 of 8391
10/24/12 at 10:26pm
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Originally Posted by SeanKosmann View Post

krichter1, do you know anyone else that can do some photoshop work? I've played with it in my past job, but don't have the program anymore, and would hate to have to buy it, just to make images for a controller! frown.gif I'm waiting on my WF2IR to come in this week, and then it'll be game time for me to start building this sucker! But of course I want to make it look good!

Sorry I don't but as suggested Gimp could be your work around.
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post #7067 of 8391
10/25/12 at 11:02am
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Originally Posted by Axel View Post


I have a mini3D and use RS232 with feedback. I like to see input and output resolutions and refresh rates, as well as its power status. RS232 has also been a very robust connection for me.
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Axel

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Originally Posted by krichter1 View Post

No benefits at all. I use IR flawlessly and leave the 232 port open for calibrations and updates. wink.gif

Thanks Axel and Krichter. Axel, does the feedback allow you to see what MEM you are using and aspect ratio, style and CMS?

I also had the "concern" about taking up the RS232 as we all know how frequent Lumagen release FW update (which is really good!). Axel, how do you handle this? Do you have a splitter?
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post #7068 of 8391
10/25/12 at 12:47pm
RS232 Control of LG TV

I am using the IPtoIR with most of my components with no problems.

i recently purchased the IPtoSerial for my LG 60 PK-250 TV.

The GC unit seems to be working fine, I found it with iHelp and it is hooked up to my TV. I am using a null cable as per my TV's manual.

I have uploaded the RS232 codes in the builder (says its for all TV's). I have configured the iRule on my iPhone and added the device.

Nothing seems to work.

Has anyone tried this with an LG TV?

Any troubleshooting ideas.

Thanks.
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post #7069 of 8391
10/25/12 at 12:51pm
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Originally Posted by krichter1 View Post

Sorry I don't but as suggested Gimp could be your work around.
Kevin, what about me? LOL.
Your UI is looking really, really good!
It's been a long time, how are things?

Mike
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post #7070 of 8391
10/25/12 at 1:14pm
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Originally Posted by melbri View Post

RS232 Control of LG TV
I am using the IPtoIR with most of my components with no problems.
i recently purchased the IPtoSerial for my LG 60 PK-250 TV.
The GC unit seems to be working fine, I found it with iHelp and it is hooked up to my TV. I am using a null cable as per my TV's manual.
I have uploaded the RS232 codes in the builder (says its for all TV's). I have configured the iRule on my iPhone and added the device.
Nothing seems to work.
Has anyone tried this with an LG TV?
Any troubleshooting ideas.
Thanks.

Do you have the ip2sl configured properly? For my LG(model 42LD520 from a couple years back) controlled via serial the settings are these:

Multiple Ports enabled
Baud Rate 9600
Flow Control NONE
Stop Bits 1
Parity NONE
Data Bits 8
Frame Errors "1"
Parity Errors "0"
Overflow Errors "0"

At the time that I set mine up there was no device for serial in the database so I built my own according to the LG manual.

A couple example codes

volume up: mc 0 2\x0d
power on: ka 0 01\x0d
power off: ka 0 00\x0d
HDMI 1: xb 0 90\x0d


I imported the device in the irule builder, power on and off seem the same as what I have shown above, but the other codes are all different. Check your manual, you may need to create some yourself. I only made about 6 codes, up, down volume, power on and off, and 3 inputs.

Hope that helps.
Edited by SeldomSeen31 - 10/25/12 at 1:22pm
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post #7071 of 8391
10/25/12 at 1:24pm
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Originally Posted by SeldomSeen31 View Post

Do you have the ip2sl configured properly? For my LG(model 42LD520 from a couple years back) controlled via serial the settings are these:
Multiple Ports enabled
Baud Rate 9600
Flow Control NONE
Stop Bits 1
Parity NONE
Data Bits 8
Frame Errors "1"
Parity Errors "0"
Overflow Errors "0"
At the time that I set mine up there was no device for serial in the database so I built my own according to the LG manual.
A couple example codes
volume up: mc 0 2\x0d
power on: ka 0 01\x0d
power off: ka 0 00\x0d
HDMI 1: xb 0 90\x0d
Hope that helps.

If you are referring to the settings online where the ip2sl is configured, I couldn't tell you, I don't understand what everything means. I will check tonight. I am glad though someone has been able to control an LG tv via serial. If worst comes to worst, I'll have to program, in which case, I'll need some help as iRule's tutorial is not clear. Thanks.
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post #7072 of 8391
10/25/12 at 1:30pm
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Originally Posted by melbri View Post

If you are referring to the settings online where the ip2sl is configured, I couldn't tell you, I don't understand what everything means. I will check tonight. I am glad though someone has been able to control an LG tv via serial. If worst comes to worst, I'll have to program, in which case, I'll need some help as iRule's tutorial is not clear. Thanks.

Yes, log in to your ip2sl vai a browser on your PC and set the serial settings to match either what I posted or even better, what is found in your LG manual as they may have changed as it seems some of the control protocol has changed too.
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post #7073 of 8391
10/25/12 at 1:39pm
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Originally Posted by SeldomSeen31 View Post

Yes, log in to your ip2sl vai a browser on your PC and set the serial settings to match either what I posted or even better, what is found in your LG manual as they may have changed as it seems some of the control protocol has changed too.

Ok, that's easy enough for me to check out.

My Manual has the following:

Baud rate: 9600
Data length: 8 bits
Parity: none
Stop bit: 1 bit
Communication code: ASCII code


Looks similar to yours, so hopefully i will have success. My manual is attached, starting on page 114. Thanks again. lg maual.pdf 4071k .pdf file
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post #7074 of 8391
10/25/12 at 1:51pm
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Originally Posted by melbri View Post

Ok, that's easy enough for me to check out.
My Manual has the following:
Baud rate: 9600
Data length: 8 bits
Parity: none
Stop bit: 1 bit
Communication code: ASCII code
Looks similar to yours, so hopefully i will have success. My manual is attached, starting on page 114. Thanks again. lg maual.pdf 4071k .pdf file


The commands listed in your manual look like the ones that work for me on my TV. I hate to share my commands as they are a very incomplete list, only the ones that I needed for my set up. Based on what I provided above, you should be able to build your own.
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post #7075 of 8391
10/25/12 at 3:11pm
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Originally Posted by fight4yu View Post

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Thanks Axel and Krichter. Axel, does the feedback allow you to see what MEM you are using and aspect ratio, style and CMS?

I also had the "concern" about taking up the RS232 as we all know how frequent Lumagen release FW update (which is really good!). Axel, how do you handle this? Do you have a splitter?

 

I suggest you check out the RS232 manual from the Lumagen website. It lists exactly what feedback can be queried - it is A LOT - and yes, what you are looking for is already available. (And just in case something would be missing, I could very well envision that the Lumagen team would add it shortly, judging from their excellent customer focus and support.)

 

I have fairly easy access to the RS232 port, so I can switch connections easily.

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post #7076 of 8391
10/25/12 at 4:02pm
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Originally Posted by Axel View Post

I suggest you check out the RS232 manual from the Lumagen website. It lists exactly what feedback can be queried - it is A LOT - and yes, what you are looking for is already available. (And just in case something would be missing, I could very well envision that the Lumagen team would add it shortly, judging from their excellent customer focus and support.)

I have fairly easy access to the RS232 port, so I can switch connections easily.
___
Axel

Thanks Axel. Just checking the RS232 manual.. One question, does Irule auto "decrypt" the feedback and display on-screen? i.e. do I need to program anything to decode the feedback?
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post #7077 of 8391
10/25/12 at 8:13pm
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Originally Posted by SeldomSeen31 View Post

The commands listed in your manual look like the ones that work for me on my TV. I hate to share my commands as they are a very incomplete list, only the ones that I needed for my set up. Based on what I provided above, you should be able to build your own.

Hey SeldomSeen31, if I read my manual correclty would the power on code be ka 1 01/0x0D? Where the 1 after ka is my tv set id.

The ip2sl is accepting the command, I can see that via the LED on the back of the unit.

I changed the code in the iRule, assuming this is correct.
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post #7078 of 8391
10/25/12 at 8:48pm
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Originally Posted by mborner View Post

Kevin, what about me? LOL.
Your UI is looking really, really good!
It's been a long time, how are things?
Mike

Hey whazz up Mike! Thanks for the compliment... it definitely took a while but everything's been working great and Iove the way everything turned out! biggrin.gif

Would love to hear from Crabb on my question above though. I really like the thought of the drawer function but would really like to see multiple drawers and/or the scrolling swipe function of the device buttons. wink.gif

I ended up buying the Perch stand and really like the way it turned out (wish it could swivel the head side-to-side for multi-chair control but other than that it's awesome!):




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post #7079 of 8391
10/26/12 at 3:25am
I have a digi portserver question. I currently use irule. I am using rs232(itach) for my projector and my onkyo receiver. I have purchased a digi portserver TS8 because I am expanding my home automation horizons. So on to my question.

If I talked with a tech support person and they stated a pin from the portserver must have positive voltage from the portserver to the device. Can anyone enlighten me on how I would go about finding out if the portserver provides positive voltage?
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post #7080 of 8391
10/26/12 at 3:54am
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Originally Posted by krichter1 View Post

Hey whazz up Mike! Thanks for the compliment... it definitely took a while but everything's been working great and Iove the way everything turned out! biggrin.gif
Would love to hear from Crabb on my question above though. I really like the thought of the drawer function but would really like to see multiple drawers and/or the scrolling swipe function of the device buttons. wink.gif
I ended up buying the Perch stand and really like the way it turned out (wish it could swivel the head side-to-side for multi-chair control but other than that it's awesome!):
Yes, I do like the drawer function, although, I have no use for it on my iPad. I do use it on my iPhone, though. The drawer function comes in real handy on a smaller device.
I, too, would be very interested to see a drawer or a section of a page that could be scrolled. I could see how that would work well in your UI. I could definitely use it in mine.
Keep up the great work!

Mike
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