Gumdoc Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Hi all, C4 system was set up about 4 years, installer is difficult to reach but wanted to see if what I want to do is even possible. Originally, system only had around 4 devices (NVidia Shield, Xbox, Wii, PC). As my son got older, he's really into gaming and our device count is more like 12-13, includes older PS3, NES Classic, MiSTer, PS4, 360, and so on. I've jury rigged it by using multiple HDMI switches but looking for something more elegant. I've seen like a 16-port switcher from TESmart. But, currently, I can only select the original options on the C4, I have to remember which devices are on which switch. My question is: can C4 be programmed to recognize each device if it's on a HDMI switcher? Right now, it's set up to only recognize devices that go directly into my receiver, but as there's only 6 HDMI inputs on the receiver, I need to be able to add more devices, ideally choose them all from C4 without needing a separate remote from the 16-port switch. Any help/advice appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Assuming there's an IR remote for that switch and it has discrete port selection (ie not just toggle through ports) - then yes, a driver could be made for your system, and yes the system will then handle it just fine. In general - yes of course it's perfectly well possible to integrate an HDMI switch feeding a TV (or receiver) and have C4 select each connected source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumdoc Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 Thanks for the reply. Could you please elaborate on "a driver could be made". What exactly does that mean? Does it need to be custom-programmed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Watch out for the rabbit hole that is Scan Converters for vintage game systems. Then you'll be switching RGB from each system, into a scaler, and the scaler's single HDMI to the receiver. There are cheap signal converts to make the analog into HDMI, and then there are essentials processors to handle resolution change, which makes a sharper image, reminiscent of the past. For something to be controlled in Control4, it needs a piece of software called a driver. Driver has the IR/Serial/IP codes to control the device in question, and the ins and outs associated to the codes. Picking an HDMI switch that has a driver already made, is much less work for a programmer. That one may not have unique codes for each input, may take time to write a driver using their serial protocols etc., someone has to create it. If the remote's right, it's pretty straightforward. So yes, custom programmed. Could take 20 minutes, could take hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumdoc Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 Thanks. All systems are HDMI, not going that far back so no need for analog to digital converters, I don't need that retro look to be happy. How do you find local programmers that do this work? As mentioned, the installer I used 4 years ago isn't really around, is there some place besides Yelp to try and find someone that does this work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Start on Control4.com dealer locator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videostorm Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Personally I would recommending upgrading to a solid gaming PC, rebuy the titles he still plays on Steam, or run the emulator for very old stuff. Better bang for the buck then buying all the needed switching.... Also an educational "opportunity" for kiddo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumdoc Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 I actually do have a few emulator setups, a Launchbox/Retropie on the PC, Raspberry Pi, etc. But, there's a lot to be said for just firing up an old console and playing vs. going into the PC, configuring Retroarch, and all that jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 I will be setting up all my old consoles again once my reno is complete, Sega, Nintendo even the Atari - mine all go to a Lumagen scaler, then HDMI out to the receiver. There is a certain nostalgia on using the old beasts As for: 17 hours ago, Gumdoc said: Could you please elaborate on "a driver could be made". What exactly does that mean? Does it need to be custom-programmed? ANY device needs a 'driver' which is the software piece that tells the system what a device is, what it's connections are and what it's control codes are. I simply mean that if you have an existing switch, and an IR remote, any dealer can fairly quickly make a driver for a basic xxin, 1 out switch on site to set it up as you described. No 'custom programming' required at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstafford388 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 9 minutes ago, Cyknight said: I will be setting up all my old consoles again once my reno is complete, Sega, Nintendo even the Atari - mine all go to a Lumagen scaler, then HDMI out to the receiver. There is a certain nostalgia on using the old beasts Lumagen scalers are the shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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