DLT tutorial anyone?

[daniel]

Who amongst you has a DLT unit or three and would like to see a tutorial on working with these things in C-Bus Toolkit?

[barry dawson]

Who amongst you has a DLT unit or three and would like to see a tutorial on working with these things in C-Bus Toolkit?

Daniel
Would love to see a tutorial, We have 22 DLT's on order for a job but none on hand yet.

[Wilko]

I'm sure a few people want to know, so I'll be the one who looks like an idiot and asks... what's a DLT? :o

[daniel]

A public source that briefly describes the DLT (halfway down the page )

http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=5&page=4

Tutorial coming soonish :)

[Wilko]

Phwoarr! So much groovy new stuff at once. I might avoid the Sydney product launch in case I get too excited and hyperventilate. :)

Will definitely sink my teeth into the tutorial.

[allgo]

Looks great! Only blue LED?

[ICS-GS]

does anyone know i the new DLT's will require its own software package? or will it be part of the (V3???) final release?

[Richo]

does anyone know i the new DLT's will require its own software package? or will it be part of the (V3???) final release?

It's in the public beta. Add them to your DB and play away right now :)

(BTW ... they are just awesome)

[Newman]

Allgo

White backlighting for LCD display.
Blue indicators for keys only.

[ICS-GS]

It's in the public beta. Add them to your DB and play away right now :)

(BTW ... they are just awesome)

I can address the DLT OK but how do you set the text display??? and can this text change (each line corresponding with each button) depending on wether it is the first or second press...?

[Duncan]

I can address the DLT OK but how do you set the text display??? and can this text change (each line corresponding with each button) depending on wether it is the first or second press...?

The text cant change between presses of the same key... there's 4 keys on the unit, with the 5th key being used to swap between two banks of four.. each of the 8 keys can have its own text or graphic.

The tutorial will show how to change the text etc.

[ICS-GS]

The text cant change between presses of the same key... there's 4 keys on the unit, with the 5th key being used to swap between two banks of four.. each of the 8 keys can have its own text or graphic.

The tutorial will show how to change the text etc.


Which tutorial? :confused:

[Duncan]

Which tutorial? :confused:

The one Daniel is going to write tomorrow :)

[ICS-GS]

The one Daniel is going to write tomorrow :)


No wonder i couldn't find it... Thanks :D

But is the beta release software currently capable of it?

[Richo]

No wonder i couldn't find it... Thanks :D

But is the beta release software currently capable of it?

Yes ... hint check out the "languages" button in the toolbar when a group is selected in the groups list. Note the languages dialog has a graphics button at the bottom.

Wait for the tutorial to findout more...

[Wilko]

check out the "languages" button in the toolbar when a group is selected in the groups list. Note the languages dialog has a graphics button at the bottom.


Checked it out.. How cool is that!!!!!

[MVSobey]

Where is the language button?

[Richo]

Where is the language button?

See pics

http://www.clipsal.com/cis/CBusForums/LangGroup.jpg
http://www.clipsal.com/cis/CBusForums/LangNetwork.jpg

[Josh]

The one Daniel is going to write tomorrow :)

Daniel, when are we getting Tutorial 2 on DLT? ;)

[daniel]

Tomorrow :)

[daniel]

Ok i've added a bit more to the DLT Tutorial (http://www.cbusforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=401). Also added a bit to the first section explaining the Broadcast system which is worth a read.

[MVSobey]

Can we change the page Key graphics on the DLT?

[daniel]

the folder and the word "next"? Not at this point no. It's a good idea though.

[znelbok]

So i had a quick read of the tut and I have to say well done

My only gripe is that clipsal has spoiled us with the neo by having integrated IR which I think is great, why not add it to the new DLT key inputs. To achieve IR now you still need a clunky 2000 model IR input, or scene master. I doubt a bedroom is going to have a scene master and being able to turn the lights on/off without having to get out of bed on a cold winters night/morning is very appealing.

Same applies to saturn key inputs

Mick

[Newman]

Mick

The reason IR isn't on Saturn products is to do with the aesthetics - you need to have an IR window somewhere and that would mean a change in look.

Not having IR on Neo DLT is a technical limitation of the unit, there simply aren't enough resources to do everything and some of the resources that now drive the screen are necessary for IR support.

If you want discreet IR in a room then try installing a Multisensor in the ceiling somewhere, much less noticeable than a switch on the wall. Another alternative, albeit more costly, is a C-Bus Wireless remote, a Plug Adaptor and a Gateway to link the C-Bus Wireless remote back onto wired C-Bus.

[ashleigh]

G'Day Mick

Trouble with adding IR to the Saturn and DLT is that you need a small hole for the IR detector. This means a cut-out in the coloured back of the glass (or possibly, worse, a hole in the glass so a plastic lens can go in it). And that would look really poxy.