ThinkBoxx V4.1.0

[bonn]

SmartWORLD Release Thinkboxx V4.1.0

The following is a summary of the enhancements and changes that are incorporated into the 4.1.0 release (since 4.0.6) of the product:

Graphical User Interface:
1 The ability to connect and control a C-Bus network via a serial interface has been added to the existing ability to do this via a C-Bus SIM. A standard RS232 C-Bus PC Interface can be connected directly to P2 (configured to operate as a RS232 port), which then acts as the C-Bus interface. To accommodate both SIM or PCI applications, an appropriate checkbox has been provided on the C-Bus Interface configuration menu. If a SIM is not used, the C-Bus Interface will show up in the Serial Devices Summary of the Serial Multiplexer configured as P2.
2 The Jeeves JV000 controller is no longer supported.
3 The CEBus Interface is no longer supported

Controller Firmware:
4 With this release (4.1.0), The C-Bus interface can be set to use a Serial C-Bus interface as an alternative to the C-Bus SIM. See Graphical User Interface above for more details. The P2 serial port needs to be configured as RS232 by setting jumper J2 to the appropriate position.
5 The 30 day trial period has been removed. The Firmware needs to be activated for a specific controller immediately after installation.
6 The CEBus Interface is no longer supported

Telephone Interface Firmware:
No change. Only update of version number.

[Forumadmin]

Thanks for the heads up for this product.

Looks like good news.

Cheers

[coppo1]

Can some one please post the "readme" file for the version 410 software to the
forum???

The easiest way to find out what is happening ( and what has been fixed )
is to read the readme file that 'smart' always put in the Thinkboxx directory.

In the past it has always been the best reference for what has happened with the product/ software.

[bonn]

Thinkboxx v4.1.0

want more Info. follow the link below:

http://www.smartworldcorp.com/downloads/applicationnotes/AppNoteTSC012.00%20-%20C-Bus.pdf

[coppo1]

Whilst the links provided in other messages provide some info, they do not
address the original question i posted.

The easiest way to get info on the controller itself for the past 6 odd years is
to read the readme file supplied with the newer software. This requires you
to download the software , just to get the "readme" file.

the readme file is attached to this message.

[Forumadmin]

Hmm,

Thanks for the heads up Coppo. Unfortunately the purchase price of the Thinkboxx has effectively doubled in cost. The unit itself while working with a serial interface still requires the use of V2 software. This then means the use of 3 software programs to perform an install which is quite untenable.

The software now must be purchased at a cost of $499 +GST.

They also want $80 to freight to me in NSW from Adelaide. I can send the same size box to the UK cheaper than this price.

I’m not sure what planet Smart are on but its not earth.

Have a look at http://www.elkproducts.com/products/m1/elk-m1.htm

The sooner CIS grab this product and work a solution the better. have a good look at the M1, its got it all and its priced at around $600 AUD

The Thinkboxx at the current price structure is doomed, at least in my opinion, and for what it is worth.

[rhamer]

Very Nice.......

If only it had a C-Bus interface........ :rolleyes:

Rohan

[Forumadmin]

Maybe watch this space ?

[coppo1]

are you saying $500.00 per software licence now,

or is it $500 and you can program as many controllers as u want?

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yeh the elk panel looks very nice, one of the other gents pointed it out to me
and the software download.

That elk looks like a seriously user friendly piece of equipment.

I like the software interface!!! bring it on