Premise Premise Web Conference.

[123]

It's all user-driven so feel free to describe what you want to get out of the meeting.

 

[beelzerob]

Well, I learn the most from how-to's....so, some kind of simple "get device talking to your interface" kind of thing. I'm particularly interested in simple web page interfaces.

I guess the best question is....what do I need to have done ahead of time before the conference? Just installed premise? Anything else that needs to be installed?

 

[123]

OK, we can cover:

Drivers
Different kinds of drivers (native, Module, Minibroker), installation, configuration, binding to Home objects, etc.

User-interfaces
Automation Browser, MiniBrowser, XBrowser

Having Premise on your PC would be best. The DimDim service is completely web-based and there's no client software required.

 

[kmitchell]

Hi beelzerob,

I'm pretty sure you and I are close to the same level when it comes to Premise. I started off about a week ago by getting Premise installed on a dedicated machine and then playing with it for a day or two. I then downloaded the training videos from 123's skydrive and followed the suggested order of viewing which is:

SYS001 - Intro to SYS Technology
SYS102 - System Topology and Controlling Devices
SYS103 - Introductory Programming
SYS201 - Intelligent IR Control

You can find the videos here: http://www.mediapcforums.com/node/7 (fixed URL to point to primary source)

Once I got through the videos I had a pretty good idea of how things worked but I'm sure only of taste of the capabilities of the system.

I'm now at the point where I've done a "Reset" and started over with a blank Premise configuration. The only HA device I have connected to the Premise system is a CM11A.

Hope this helps,
Ken

 

[123]

If you're pressed for time, review the contents of the Premise Wiki. At the very least, check out "How to build a Premise Home" in my HowTo Videos.

BTW,
My Skydrive is a Secondary Source for the video-tutorials because it can take a looong time to download from Skydrive. Try using the Primary Source for better performance. All of these links are documented at the bottom of the Premise Wiki page.

 

[kmitchell]

Hi 123,

I got the link to your skydrive from the "Welcome to the Premise Home Control Forum" thread under "Where do I begin?". Can you update the link in that thread to point to the primary source?

KM 6/19/2009 - Fixed URL above to point to primary source

Thanks,
Ken

 

[123]

Ken,

Thanks for bringing that old post to my attention. Its content was outdated and has been removed. The Premise Wiki is the preferred 'landing page' and I do my best to keep it updated.

 

[dinki]

Can someone record these sessions like what was done for the above mentioned videos? It would be nice to have these available for late-comers as well as those who might not be able to make the web conference.

 

[123]

DimDim can record the session but there are a few limitations. FWIW, I don't plan to use live video, only audio, so it should avoid one of the limitations. However, we will probably hand-off control from one user to another and that bumps into one of its limitations. I guess we'll know how well it really works after trying it.

BTW,
If an attendee wants to take control of the meeting (i.e. become a presenter), he/she must install a browser plug-in (see here for more info). You don't need the plugin if you simply wish to observe the presentation.

 

[kmitchell]

I have a program on my Mac called Audio HiJack Pro and as long as my browser session stays up I can record the audio coming from my browser. That should help with the limitation when passing control around. It can save as MP3 audio which I think is pretty standard.

Ken

 

[123]

There has been a misunderstanding and someone thought there'd be a web conference today. There is no meeting scheduled today (Saturday, June 20th). I'll post a meeting invitation, and send PMs, in advance of the meeting date (whenever that might be).