>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/02/06 6:15 PM >>> > > I'm a avid user of AMX gear. Furthermore, as you're probably > aware, I wrote an AMX module for NetLinx (in partnership with > Fred, who did all the CLI work). If you weren't aware of it, > here's a screen shot: > > http://sourceforge.net/project/screenshots.php?group_id=62827
Yep, I'm definitely aware. That's the reason for leaning towards AMX. > The module is released in binary form, but you're free to > download sources from SourceForge. I welcome patches so > everyone can benefit. I'll take a look. > That said, although I know little about Crestron, my understanding > is that, other than different programming philosophies, the two > systems are quite good and quite capable. AMX uses more of a > programming language, Crestron uses more of a GUI arrangement, > making it harder to do stuff that the Crestron folks didn't consider > upfront. I hate GUIs for doing technical stuff. I'm a developer by day, which is another reason AMX is appealing to me. > If you're having lots of problems making Crestron work "quite > right", it might be more your skill level (and understanding of > the platform) rather than the platform itself. Or perhaps issues > with the lighting system working consistently or something. > Again, this is based solely of what I've been told of the Crestron > platform from folks that understand both AMX and Crestron > quite well. I have no doubt given more time and patience, I'd be a little better at this. There is no doubt I am by no means proficient in the Crestron world. I was over at a friend's house a couple nights ago who runs AMX, and I was able to do some automation stuff that has had me perplexed with Crestron for months. That's why I'm asking if I should continue dumping money into Crestron or make a move to a different product. I realize they both can do very similar tasks, just in different manners. > I've never had any problems making the AMX NetLinx > system work perfectly using a wide range of different > hardware. As I add something in my household (like the > Squeezebox), the AMX NetLinx system accommodates the > changes just fine. So, if you're looking for recommendations, > the AMX NetLinx system is a very good and capable automation > system. Excellent. This is exaclty the kind of information I was hoping for. Now, on to the real dilemma. I've got a 3 zone hot water baseboard heating system and a single zone central air conditioning setup. The central a/c has a remote control mounted near one of the heating controls. Yesterday, my heat and a/c were on at the same time. This happens occasionally in the spring and fall when the temps are close to having one system on or the other. It drives me nuts. Does AMX have a thermostat that can control both a baseboard hot water heat zone and an a/c zone? My wife is redecorating and wants to eliminate one of the thermostats in both places where the systems are less than 4 feet apart. Ideally, I want to control my heat and a/c from one of the squeezeboxes in the home, so it is important I get this right. Thanks, Paul _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
