dans Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 The folks over at HDI Dune have released some new models.http://dune-hd.com/index.php?do=playersLooks like the new HDI Dune Pro includes RS-232 Control as well! I'm not sure about controls on the smaller models, but looks like some great additions to their product lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Serial Control would be nice. The key announcement DuneC4 users will now be waiting on is have they released IP control for EVERY platform, or are they now tied up legally with 4Home..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratemonkey Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Hi guys:What benefit does serial provide?Saying a prayer IP Control is confirmed soon, sure would luv to have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Serial control SHOULD allow full C4 integration... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratemonkey Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Serial control SHOULD allow full C4 integration...Ah mannnnnnn, that's music to my ears!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dans Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 It looks like that new Dune Pro is going to be coming in at around $2000 USD.I'm going to have to remove it from my list for now and hope they release the IP controls for the affordable models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinSV Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 just a little update on the DUNE IP control. I can confirm that a ip control firmware will be there soon. i have it in beta for the BASE version. they will be releasing it for all current models and the DUNE BASE. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottedge Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 It only has control correct? Can't get meta data? That is what I read at avs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 If it has IP control then someone can create a driver for full C4 integration. With digital media C4 will scan your media and lookup all the data...what do you ned the Dune to have anything to do with meta data for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinSV Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 If it has IP control then someone can create a driver for full C4 integration. With digital media C4 will scan your media and lookup all the data...what do you ned the Dune to have anything to do with meta data for?You can send a 'media URL ' to the player where the file is located, and the player will play thet file. There is also a command that lets you hide and unhide the OSD. This would get a better integration with C4 ( when using the 'media url ' and not the menu structure of the dune ) i have received the IP firmware for the DUNE MAX and all other players today and will be testing it this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratemonkey Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 i have received the IP firmware for the DUNE MAX and all other players today and will be testing it this week.Any progress?......keeping fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 i have received the IP firmware for the DUNE MAX and all other players today and will be testing it this week.Any progress?......keeping fingers crossed!It's been two days, chillax a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinSV Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 i have sent extravegatables a email, they are interested in making a driver. are there any forum users interested in a driver please post here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Yep. I'd be interested in such a driver...Search would be the "killer" for me :cool: But it would need to be reliable. (Hint)IR control is already very good. The fact that you can put your movie folder almost exclusively right up on the main Dune menu is pretty neat. Only 2-3 clicks and you are playing a movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaltrader Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 i have sent extravegatables a email, they are interested in making a driver. are there any forum users interested in a driver please post here.I'd pay for such a driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacher Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I would pay for the driver also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonddesign Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 We will be issuing a press release next week with regard to Dune players, IP control, a C4 Driver and Dune compatible hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacher Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 We will be issuing a press release next week with regard to Dune players, IP control, a C4 Driver and Dune compatible hardware.Thats great news.. Cant wait for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratemonkey Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 We will be issuing a press release next week with regard to Dune players, IP control, a C4 Driver and Dune compatible hardware.AWESOME!!!Where's the best place to see the release or is there a way to be alerted?Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinSV Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 We will be issuing a press release next week with regard to Dune players, IP control, a C4 Driver and Dune compatible hardware.OK, it's thursday, any update? can't wait to pull off the IR emitter from my dune :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonddesign Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Well I don't to overpromise and underdeliver (that always frustrates me too) but the official press release with all of the data and pricing is not complete and we'll be on a jobsite all day tomorrow. However, I'll go ahead and go over the generalities for this forum but I'm not posting on AVSforum or anywhere else yet.Basically, if you go to our site at www.diamondhomedesign.com you will see what is up. We have become an HDI distributor, getting about 100 units in over the winter to start. We've already received the IP firmware and the IP instruction set for programming. I have an actual unit with IP control on it running on the way to me. Our new online store will retail and wholesale (to approved dealers) all dune units (sorry no Control4 hardware). If you buy the units from us the driver will be 100% free. If not, the price will depend on how long it takes to develop but I don't expect it to be too much at all having looked at the code and the instruction set. We can also plan on providing USA warranty work, board upgrades, etc. Besides the C4 driver, you will notice the site references a rack mount kit. We are already in the process of making a rackmount kit for the Max and may make one for a 3-unit smart system and 2-unit smart system as well. We haven't decided yet if they will be black anodized or black powder coated yet but probably powder coated. Dont rip your emitter off just yet though. We have a big job we are trying to finish out (they homeowners are moving in this weekend and want us 100% done and out), we've got to finish the e-commerce site, and finish the driver.We are a Netgear partner (we only carry 4 switches for C4 installs now - all Netgear either managed or unmanaged, none PoE but use LanPower for midspan 1U rackmount). We just stopped with Dell and Cisco switches (still using Cisco routers). Anyway we will get partner pricing on the Netgear 550 and will probably put it on our site as well but a nice 1U unit with a quality disc player built-in pushed us to this project with Dune.Edit to add an FYI that I used the company name when registering (to generate google spider hits) but my name is James. In case you e-mail, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c44me Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 look forward to some pricing info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonddesign Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I think pricing by next weekend. Flash is done now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinSV Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I think pricing by next weekend. Flash is done now.Any updates on the driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonddesign Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Although we are still working on it, I wanted to clarify that it will not be released prior to the firmware being released by HDI. I am not authorized to provide beta firmware. Until you get the firmware, it will be of no use. Hopefully the new firmware will be out in late Dec. or January (that is not their dates, just a guess by me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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