CH5: Getting Started

I haven't thought about Crestron's HTML5 since attending Virtual Masters last year. At the time, I was very eager to learn the next generation of UI development. My enthusiasm was squelched a bit when I realized: I needed a TSW-xx60 panel to test with (CH5 XPanel wouldn't be released until February 2021 it turns out)I … Continue reading CH5: Getting Started →

VC-4: Part 1

I'd like to write a program that explores VC-4 since it's the only 4-series platform I'll have access to for a while. And since VC-4 doesn't run the logic engine, we get to program the whole thing in SIMPL#! Here's a rough drawing of how this system will function: Conceptual drawing of our conference room … Continue reading VC-4: Part 1 →

SIMPL# Pro Primer: Part 1

In Part 1 of this primer, we're going to look at how to create a new SIMPL# Pro project. This series assumes you have a copy of Visual Studio 2008 SP1 installed as well as the Crestron SIMPL# Plug-In. If you need to install the plug-in, it can be downloaded from Crestron. The current version … Continue reading SIMPL# Pro Primer: Part 1 →

SIMPL+ Tips and Tricks

I've spent the last week or so diving into Crestron SIMPL+ and have been reminded what a quirky language it is. Here are some of the concepts I've been bitten by. No Forward References In somewhat of a throwback to the days of Turbo Pascal, SIMPL+ doesn't allow you to reference a function or variable … Continue reading SIMPL+ Tips and Tricks →