alanchow Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Chowmain - Icons Suite The Chowmain Icon suite of drivers is designed for devices that can't (or shouldn't) be integrated into Control4 and have no controls once selected. Traditionally most integrators use a DVD driver to display these devices however the issue with doing this is that there is a DVD user interface that pops up with buttons and there is a DVD icon which isn't appealing to the eyes. Chowmain have made some drivers that display the icon for most popular devices and upon select show an image of the product. Features Icon will display on your onscreen navigator, MyHome PC, T3 touchscreens, IOS and Android navigators.No need to hack Control4's user interface to get these icons. Just add the driver and it'll work and continue to work through upgrades.No controls once selected.Frequently Asked Questions Will these icons work on all navigator devices? Yes it will work on IOS, Android, T3 and flash based navigators. Will these icons break with firmware updates? It uses Control4's official API unlike other methods where hacking is required. As such firmware updates do not effect the icons. Why do you only support OS 2.6 and above? OS 2.6 offers a superior security encryption algorithm and a new and improved driver format. We have decided to only utilise this new format to ensure that the integrity of this driver is not compremised and that we can provide the best dealer/user experience available. Do you offer showroom discounts? We offer a 10% discount to dealers who want to use this driver in their showroom. Please contact our distributor Houselogix to arrange for this. How do I find out more information about the driver? Please see the links below for more information about the driver. Chowmain Website How do I buy the driver? This driver is developed by Chowmain software & apps and is distributed and supported by Houselogix, Inc. Download Driver / Purchase Licence Who do i contact for technical support? This driver is developed by Chowmain software & apps and is distributed and supported by Houselogix, Inc. Support Do you provide trial licences? All Chowmain drivers for Control4 come with a 48 hour trial. This is activated once you add the driver to the project. No additional steps are necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 This is really cool and will make the interface much nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turls Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Wait, did I miss that Skype works on the T3 platform? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchow Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Wait, did I miss that Skype works on the T3 platform?The drivers only provide an icon for your AV source. It is meant to make your control4 system prettier than just having DVD icons everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzlot Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Icons just for the 7 things listed on your site? I know people complain only a DVD Icon instead of a Blu Ray Icon. That is one example - I also put a record player into my project though that may be in the minority of uses. Nonetheless very cool stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turls Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 The drivers only provide an icon for your AV source. It is meant to make your control4 system prettier than just having DVD icons everywhere. I think I get it now. Maybe I'm overthinking this, but why Xbox One? I'd love to have the icon, but I don't see how it "can't" or "shouldn't" be integrated. Works fine with IR, and quite a bit better media consumption than lower powered Apple TV / Roku / Fire TV in some cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blub Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Kodi Icon is missing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 He has a full Kodi control driver. This is for devices you can't control. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blub Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 He has a full Kodi control driver. This is for devices you can't control.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I know I use that one :-) haven't seen a Kodi icon yet !? mhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil12011 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 You're so close Alan, if you could have icons and control over say the Xbox One, you'd have a killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchow Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 As soon as i announced my set Control4 announced that they will be supporting custom icons for all proxys (not just MSP as it is now) so yay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 As soon as i announced my set Control4 announced that they will be supporting custom icons for all proxys (not just MSP as it is now) so yay.I don't take that post as anything new. But there still isn't a date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchow Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 Update As per request have added in the following new drivers to the icons suite. This should help out with boardroom/commercial type installations PCLaptopiMacMacbookMac miniCamerawePresentHDMIDVIVGA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaltrader Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 So these icons cannot be associated with existing drivers? What is the purpose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchow Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 So these icons cannot be associated with existing drivers? What is the purpose? In the past most people use a fake DVD player as a source input select for any misc device. This looks ugly and the icon is misleading especially in a commercial system where a DVD icon doesn't represent say Skype video conferencing. These drivers provide the correct icon for the usage scenario you want it for. In short it makes your Control4 system prettier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaltrader Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 anyway to do this for existing bluray devices, roku etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 anyway to do this for existing bluray devices, roku etcNot yet. Once c4 updates the proxies, yes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StroTek LLC Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Not yet. Once c4 updates the proxies, yes.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkDoes anyone have a idea as to when this may happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzo Calce Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 what exactly does this do ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzie2k Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Cannot get this to work, houselogix cant seem to fix the problem, drivers not showing in composer 2.7.1, well only one that is showing is 'Front Aux In' have deleted all drivers from the drivers folder in my documents and re-downloaded still the same any ideas why they are not showing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchow Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Cannot get this to work, houselogix cant seem to fix the problem, drivers not showing in composer 2.7.1, well only one that is showing is 'Front Aux In' have deleted all drivers from the drivers folder in my documents and re-downloaded still the same any ideas why they are not showing? Drivers should be located in My Documents\Control4\Drivers. Should show up fine in 2.6 onwards. Easiest way to find them is by using the Search in Composer. Manufacturer name is dependant on the manufacturer of the product (eg Playstation 4 is made by Sony). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzie2k Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Drivers should be located in My Documents\Control4\Drivers. Should show up fine in 2.6 onwards. Easiest way to find them is by using the Search in Composer. Manufacturer name is dependant on the manufacturer of the product (eg Playstation 4 is made by Sony).Brilliant that makes sense it works fine now, I was told all manufactures would be chowmain. Found this driver is not what I require thought it would replace the logo from xbox one when setup as a dvd player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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