Archive for September, 2011

xLobby Mantis Updates

The current xLobby build supports the current list of Mantis bug fixes and updates below.

Summary 0000969: control recording volume (vista+ only)
Description control recording volume (vista+ only

 

Summary 0000968: new button id “volumebarrecording” and variable “%recordingvolume%”
Description new button id “volumebarrecording” and variable “%recordingvolume%”

 

Summary 0000967: run event, add drop down boxes to make it easier to find events
Description run event, add drop down boxes to make it easier to find events

 

Summary 0000966: Scroll bars don’t work on ipad xpad interface
Description Scroll bars don’t work on ipad xpad interface

 

Summary 0000965: new option for clone display mode, toggle allow independent navigation while movie playing
Description new option for clone display mode, toggle allow independent navigation while movie playing

 

Summary 0000964: close overlay by name, fix for xpad ipad
Description close overlay by name, fix for xpad ipad

 

Summary 0000963: playlist and audioplayer variable display fix
Description playlist and audioplayer variable display fix

 

Summary 0000962: static variable display fix
Description static variable display fix

 

Summary 0000961: ipad xpad movies family covers not working
Description ipad xpad movies family covers not working

 

Summary 0000960: android phone resize bug
Description android phone resize bug

When using Android Droidx or other phones the size was not always correct or switching from portrait to landscape caused sizing issues. 

Summary 0000959: new variables for IR transmit and received %xlobby>irreceive% %xlobby>irtransmit%
Description new variables for IR transmit and received %xlobby>irreceive% %xlobby>irtransmit%

UIRT Variables for IR transmit and IR Receive 

Summary 0000958: background was not scaled correctly while in the editor
Description background was not scaled correctly while in the editor

 

Summary 0000957: closing properties windows caused black bar sometimes
Description closing properties windows caused black bar sometimes

 

Summary 0000956: screens now have definable ports for IR and RS232
Description screens now have definable ports for IR and RS232

 

Summary 0000955: ir command has “screen port” and “previous screen port” option
Description ir command has “screen port” and “previous screen port” option

 

Summary 0000954: support for rs232 iPort added
Description support for rs232 iPort added

 

Summary 0000953: support for new 72-USB-IO4 Input/Output Module
Description support for new 72-USB-IO4 Input/Output Module

See this news post: http://xlobby.com/news/2011/09/14/calrad-xlobby-72-usb-io4-inputoutput-module/ 

Summary 0000952: dvdfab fix for new QT versions
Description dvdfab fix for new QT versions

 

Summary 0000951: bluray fix for latest arcsoft update
Description bluray fix for latest arcsoft update

 

Summary 0000950: ipad xpad slider bug
Description ipad xpad slider bug

 

Summary 0000949: button add no text added
Description button add no text added

Inside the skin editor under properties, allows a user to add a button to the design menu quickly without text. 

Summary 0000948: hide/show commands don’t work on ipad xpad interface
Description hide/show commands don’t work on ipad xpad interface

 

 

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The Calrad 72-USB-IO4 module provides a simple method for interfacing with different devices for input and output connectivity for control with xLobby. The module connects to a standard USB type ‘A’ port. Use as many modules as needed. Remember any system wide resources available to xLobby can access this module to create all types of usable control scenarios. Relay Contact Ratings 1A, input voltage 0-30Vdc (Optically Coupled), Includes USB A to mini-B cable. Use Calrad USB extender solutions to extend the 72-USB-IO4 up to 150 ft. . 

72-125K-S-2, 50 ft. Passive USB extender: http://xlobby.com/news/2008/11/23/calrad-72-125k-s-2-usb-over-cat5e-6-adapters/

40-UE04H, 150 ft. Active Extender: http://xlobby.com/news/2007/12/13/40-ue04h-4-port-usb-hub-over-cat5-extender-150-ft/

72-USB-IO4 module

Front View

72-USB-IO4 Rear View

Rear View

 

xLobby Project 72-USB-IO4 Screenshot

xLobby Project Screenshot

 

List of applications

 

Module Inputs:

1. Use a motion detector to trigger a lighting scene

2. Use a motion detector to trigger a music playlist

3. Use magnetic contacts to monitor doors and window status

4. Use fixed outdoor IR beam system to monitor property intrusion

5. Electronic Device power on detection

6. Water intrusion, flooding detection

7. Push button inputs to control any function inside xLobby or it’s services

  

Module Relay Outputs:

1. Open and close a garage door

2. Activate a electric door or gate

3. Control a motorized TV lift

4. Control the lighting ignition on a fireplace

5. Control pool-spa pumps, heater, lights, waterfalls

6. Control L.E.D. lighting

7. Control Irrigation

8. Control landscape lighting

9. Control Amplifier power on\off input triggers

10. Speaker Selector

11. Automate your blinds & curtains

12. Turn on\off relay driven power strips

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72-USB-IO4 Brochure

 

PDF File Link: 72-USB-IO4 Brochure

72-USB-IO4 Garage Door Example

Garage Door Example

PDF File Link: 72-USB-IO4 Garage Door Example

This news post is subject to updates on a regular bassis 

Wes Black