Control System Programming

Programming with Crestron SIMPL# What it Means for Control Concepts Crestron Programmers

December 16, 2013

Crestron’s SIMPL# is a conduit for bridging Crestron’s SIMPL programming language with their new 3 Series controller’s native programming language C#. SIMPL# allows developers to create device control modules that SIMPL programmers can integrate, with no additional training, while allowing the module to harnessing the power of Microsoft’s C#.

Systems Standardization, Profitable Solutions

Steve Greenblatt

August 27, 2012

Systems standardization is an approach to projects in which systems are designed based on consistent standards. System standardization, when programmed correctly, leads to the creation of a master program that handles system variation, takes into account all the variations within the system, and allows for greater profit opportunities. The master program supports a specific set […]

Why Control Concepts Will Be At InfoComm 2012

Steve Greenblatt

June 6, 2012

Like so many of you we are gearing up for InfoComm 2012 next week in Las Vegas. As we started to prepare for the show we thought more about how important it is to attend, and all we are looking forward to accomplishing. Some may have opted out this year but for Control Concepts, like […]

Guest Post from John Pavlik: Intuitive Touch Screen Designs Still Reign in Commercial Settings

John Pavlik, Crestron Director of Architecture and Design

June 6, 2012

Intuitive Vs. Learnable I will be the first to admit, I love using the iPad. It’s a great product. It’s inexpensive and familiar to people. The iPad and iPhone graphics are nice, sleek and feature a clean design. These devices have brought smart homes and buildings to the forefront since facility and IT managers can […]

15 Years Later: A New World and a New Industry

Steve Greenblatt

March 19, 2012

When I started my career in 1993, e-mail, cellphones, “portable” laptops and even the Windows operating system were barely on the scene. The idea of having a touchpanel in a boardroom, classroom or home was as foreign a concept as having a robot for an assistant. The AV industry as much as those we work […]

Guest Post from Christopher Maione: Touch Panel Design – Keep it Clean & Simple

Christopher Maione

March 19, 2012

The development of touch screen designs started in the early 1990s when touch screen control panels began to gain traction in the AV market. During my consultant career, I designed and engineered thousands of AV systems. In many instances, corporate clients would insist on a consistent “look” across all their offices worldwide. The market demanded […]

Programming Ahead

Steve Greenblatt

January 24, 2012

As Control Concepts gets ready to celebrate 15 years in business, we travel back in time to share our perspective with you on how control systems programming has evolved in the past decade and half; what the control system programmer’s unique contribution to the audiovisual industry is right now; and what the future holds for […]

AV Configurable Systems

Steve Greenblatt

November 15, 2011

The AV Configurable System Uses Complex Models to Make AV Easier Control Concepts is embracing the idea that the control system programming element of a project can be streamlined and made more cost effective for the client. Rather than programming complex one-off systems that are costly to design, program, implement and maintain for each system […]

Is it time to have non-proprietary courses for control system programming and possibly a CTS-P?

Steve Greenblatt

October 10, 2011

I recently saw several posts on LinkedIn by industry veterans and newcomers looking to learn control system programming which brought up a long time concern. At the current time, the only way to learn is through a combination of manufacturers training, on-the-job training, and trial & error potentially at the customer’s expense. In order to […]

Can Independent Programmers Play a Vital Role on Your Team?

Steve Greenblatt

April 5, 2011

I continually devote a lot of time to building personal relationships with our customers and associates, in order to better understand their needs and ways of doing business. This is because we want to develop an easy, efficient working relationship and become a more effective and valuable resource. From my experiences and conversations over time, […]