On August 27, 2014 at 22:27, MiamiHeel said...
Thanks everyone. I think I'm beginning to get closer.
I need a PMC3-XP to expand Prodigy to the Crestron line.
Only place to get it is ebay because it was discontinued.
A quick google search shows it being listed on several sites including Crestron's own but overseas. Might that be a better approach to procuring one?
Why? Why was it discontinued if it's the only way to expand Prodigy capabilities to the Crestron line. Was it crappy? Is it even worth trying to find one?
It was discontinued because the Prodigy line didn't work out the way Crestron thought it would.
Prodigy was supposed to be an intro to Crestron for smaller systems to compete with C4.
From a business standpoint it didn't work out for them so they scaled the line back and removed the ability to expand it to the 'Full' Crestron line.
What is a Crestron RMC3 and what is its relation to what we are talking about?
Its just another Full Crestron Processor and the least expensive. So without knowing your total system it would be the MINIMUM to get you going, though possibly not the best option.
And I need a gateway. The Crestron CNRFGW-XXX being the gateway.
And a URC remote.
Will my programmer know how to program the URC remote? Is this something I can do myself or does it require the same Crestron programmer or a different programmer altogether?
That really depends on the Programmer and how the system was programmed.
If the programmer is Certified or has a lot of experience with Crestron's full like they *SHOULD* be able to.
Regarding the iOS app, I currently use it. It works OK (its my original programming that is bad) but there is not yet a substitute for pressing actual buttons.
Thanks all. Again!!
iPad/Phone can be a great ADDITION to a system, but it should never be a primary control, one of the reasons is as you said the feel of buttons.
