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6th August 2010: We're currently processing orders as normal.


19th June 2010

A new version of our command line software for linux has been released. This fixes a (false) compiler warning that was occurring on CentOS 5.2.

25th May 2010

A new version of our command line software for linux has been released. This fixes a compiler warning that was occurring on Ubuntu 10.04.

14th November 2009

We've tested our controllers when connected to the 'tv output' of a Global SPC4 'Super Plus Combiner'. Our controllers work fine with the combiner, though the following caveats apply:
  • The Sky Navigator key codes (eg. the 'a' through 'z' keys) cannot be used, this is a limitation of the combiner.
  • Controlling multiple digiboxs may be slower than if each digibox has a dedicated controller port (as the commands must be sent down the single cable to the combiner one at a time).

The codes required are shown on the control codes page.

8th November 2009

A new version of the crestron module for our multi-output serial controllers is now available. Thanks to Dan Palmer for providing this!

Changes since previous version:

  • Each sky box can now be expanded/minimised during setup
  • Commands are listed in the same order as on the sky remote control

29th August 2009

A new version of the windows gui application is now available.

Changes since previous version:

  • Support for 64 bit windows

7th July 2009

New versions of the linux, Windows and Mac OS X command line tools are available from the software download page.

Changes since previous version:

  • Added --sky+hd command to send the sky HD specific IR codes
  • Added new --output option (and deprecated existing --box option) that numbers the controller outputs from 1 (as labelled on the controllers), not 0 (as --box did), to reduce confusion.

5th July 2009

A new version of the windows gui application is now available.

Changes since previous version:

  • Contains an image for the normal sky remote control as well as the sky+ one
  • Packaged as a windows installer
  • Dropdown menu to allow different controller outputs to be selected
  • Configurable list of controllers/controller outputs/sky box types (xml)