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cvc505 · Joined: 23 Jan 2009 Posts: 2 Location: Utah

We just installed a rather extensive crestron controll system in our Board room and when the programmer was her, he gave me a copy of all the crestron software as well as an old creston cresnet IIms box. I have the software installed on a test workstation and I think I am talking to the box but when I run the toolbox program I am not seeing the same display as I have seen on his computer when talking to our new system. Anybody have a suggestionas to hwhat or where I should start in trying to learn how to program the crestron stuff?

Kent Berry · Joined: 03 Jul 2006 Posts: 94 Location: Central Florida

Follow jmayes' instructions in this thread. It's all you need to know to get up and running.

cvc505 · Joined: 23 Jan 2009 Posts: 2 Location: Utah

I don't find the IIms listed in the datya base of crestnet devices. I know this a older product. I have look all over this box but I don't see and other product models other then the cresnet IIMS and media control system listed on the front of the box. Any suggestion as to which device I should be using?

**ecrabb** · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:12 pm Post subject:

PM jmayes - he might be able to help you. I sold him a box probably of similar vintage to what you're talking about. Even though he's working with the newer stuff, he might have played with an older box and probably has the correct (older) software to program it.

Here's the thread with photos of the pieces I sent him:
http://www.curtpalme.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9276

Save the jokes about my carpet. Wink

Cheers,
SC

Kent Berry · Joined: 03 Jul 2006 Posts: 94 Location: Central Florida

Axatax · Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 5:32 am Post subject:

This is a day late and a dollar short, but that box is so old you need Cresnet Toolbox (DOS) - PM if you need help.

Jeff

akajester · Joined: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 927 Location: Wisconsin

Yes, don't bother with the IIms. buy a cnmsx-pro off ebay instead. the amount of time you'll save in pulling your hair out trying to program old stuff is way worth the sub $100 price.

thepainter · Joined: 07 Jun 2010 Posts: 6 Location: Ft. Lauderdale

I myself have been watching the prices on ebay and finally found a cnmsx-pro for a good price and a 1550C touch panel. A friend of a friend who said he would be able to hook me up with the software is now back pedaling or just unable to get it. I am hoping someone in the forum who has been in my situation will feel some sympathy and maybe point me in the right direction or possibly a loaner. Trying to do a little DIY, I have followed 'jmayes' tutorial and feel I know it backwards as I have read it multiple times while waiting to get the controller. For those in the Business, I am just intrigued with the setup and have dabbled in different computer based HA setups and would very much like to see if I can get this working from purely an individual stand point, not trying to take 'Food from anyones mouth'.

Thanks

thepainter · Joined: 07 Jun 2010 Posts: 6 Location: Ft. Lauderdale

{Bump} Trying to get my posts in.

Bighitter · Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 159

Neither of the IIMS nor the X-series processors will show much in toolbox, they are considered legacy devices and will only show the device name and firmware.

I am a long time crestron programmer so if you guys have questions I will try to help, but you will have to forgive me for not releasing copyrighted software that is only supposed to be licensed to dealers or CAIPs.

Bighitter · Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 159

And the program that interfaces to those devices is Viewport.

mp20748 · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:18 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I have the software as well, but can't part with it. I can only use it for service work.

The best way to get around this would be to have someone do the programming for you. For anything you'll want done, it should be a quick and fast setup. And should be a very reasonable cost.

mike

Bighitter · Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 159

Mike is right, I can easily bang out most "theater room" systems in a few hours all depending on the number of sources and how many of them I already have or can find the drivers/ir codes for without having to capture via the learner.

**ecrabb** · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 4:12 pm Post subject:

You guys are funny... Most of you won't give a second thought to saving yourself some bucks by buying and installing the OEM version of Windows - a version that's specifically licensed to Microsoft System Builders to be resold with new hardware - or worse yet, buying or trading totally illegitimate pirated versions of Windows or other software... I get it, though... The Crestron stuff is your business...

Thepainter, try PM'ing jmayes. Last I knew, he had all the software to program the older Crestron hardware.

SC

Bighitter · Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 159

Wow nice assumption there, I guess I should risk a good portion of my livelihood to send someone I have never met or even spoken too a program which could get my dealership revoked. The reason why crestron stopped allowing just anyone to download the software is because too many people decided they were going to be crestron programmers and charging people for programming and not being able to deliver functioning systems much less a properly working and correctly programmed system. Is crestron programming so hard? Not really but there are many little things which can easily make a simple system turn into a huge source of frustration.

Guess thats what I get for trying to help a fellow CRT member, and BTW an Action Pack or TechNet subscription is a cheap way to have fully valid licenses for most microsoft programs, but I would think you would already know that.

mp20748 · Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:43 am Post subject:

thepainter · Joined: 07 Jun 2010 Posts: 6 Location: Ft. Lauderdale

Thanks ecrabb but I might just hold off on that as I wouldn't want to get jmayes in 'Hot Water' as I am sure there are many people watching this forum who might take offense to him supplying the software. I can see the other point but I am strictly a DIY and wouldn't be looking to circumvent Crestron by programming on the side or anything like that. Most people in the forum that I read about programming were doing it mainly for themself....... I'm ranting, sorry.

thepainter · Joined: 07 Jun 2010 Posts: 6 Location: Ft. Lauderdale

Need two more posts to pm

Bighitter · Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 159

I just moved back from the Palm Beach area after 12 years and know quite a few people in your area who would be able to help you directly if needed on your system. Lots of people not working down there who would be cheap to get as well.

I feel your pain, I actually started into the AV industry from DIY after being in IT for many years and the software company I worked got bought and moved out of country. If you ever want a second set of eyes feel free to archive your program and send it over to me.