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RAD-I/O Support

Product Roadmap Notes





RAD-I/O Sample Interface Downloads

Because the RAD-I/O product can display anything that a computer screen can display, any number of products can be used to create the computer programs that will function with the RAD-I/O.

Utilizing some of these products, RedRadio has developed a few sample interfaces that showcase just some generic functionality.  These are meant to be starting points for developers looking to create their own interfaces, not as a showcase of everything that can be done. Indeed, you are only limited by your own creativity.

None of these interfaces actually control anything. To do that, it would require a link between the interface and some sort of control software. Software such as Motorola's Premise Home Control Software (http://www.premisesystems.com/) or the HAI OmniLT interface module () provides the ability to link it to external programs such as these.

Disclaimer: This software is provided as is without any guarantees or warranty. In connection with the software, RedRadio makes no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, of title, or of non-infringement of third party rights. Use of the software by a user is at the user's risk and is deemed acceptance of these terms. IN NO EVENT WILL RedRadio BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) EVEN IF RedRadio HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANOTHER PARTY.

C#.Net
http://www.touchtronix.com/download/RT2718_Csharpnet.zip

Visual Basic (VB.Net - could be modified for VB6)
http://www.touchtronix.com/download/RT2718_VBnet.zip

TouchBuilder (NeoBook)
http://www.touchtronix.com/download/RT2718_TB.zip

Higher Resolution than 640x480

The initial version of the video card (part designation 9002B) supports a PC desktop of 640x480 only. Higher resolutions will be supported in future versions of the video card.

Support for more than 8 LCD keypads

The initial version of the video card (part designation 9002B) supports one PC desktop (primary display only) and up to 8 LCD keypads. To use more than 8, a second host PC and video card is needed. Please see our product roadmap note #1 below.

RAD-I/O Wiring Requirements

The RAD-I/O product uses 3 of 4 pairs of twisted-pair CAT-5 cable homerun (e.g. going from the video card's RJ-12 connectors to each of the LCD keypads).

In general, ANY cable as long as it is twisted pair and is 100-Ohms impedance should work as long as it can in some way be connected to an RJ-12 connector. Usually the rule of thumb is that if an ethernet signal can be run over the wires, then the RAD-I/O will work too, though distances may vary depending on the gauge of the wire. Standard CAT-5 cable is usually around 24 gauge US. We have tested this gauge up to 340 ft. The larger the gauge number (i.e. 32 gauge), the less distance you will be able to go with it.

Standalone Video Cards

We currently have prototypes of standaline (external) video cards that take DVI/VGA input from any PC source and render the image out to 8 LCD keypads. This configuration will allow you to use a single PC with multiport video capabilities to drive multiple RAD-I/O video cards. We have not fully tested these configurations, and there may be some limitations (such as requiring the same 640x480 desktop on all virtual desktops). For more information or to obtain a prototype in this configuration please contact us.