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[Tuicemen]

With PCC 4 in final testing,I've updated the What will I need to do to move up to PCC 4 with VR? FAQ thread on my forum.
Some requirements have changed.
As long as your running XP sp3 or newer you should be able to run PCC4
However as new drivers are created more and more are requiring net framework 4 or greater.
From what I've read net 4.5 needs windows 7 minimum.
Since net 4 is the last version of net that works with XP I've built PCC 4 with it.
Although PCC doesn't use any of these new drivers yet, net 4 is still required to run it.
You can still view progress of the beta tests on my forum if your signed in.
 

[Tuicemen]

PCC 4 with Voice Recognition should be ready early this weekend is now on the server .
The update button in versions 3 should work as I've built the update installer file the same as a full installer.
PCC will tell you in the Options and Settings page when it is available for download.
If not you can get the full installer from the PCC web Page once the page has been updated.
Since this is a very large update with many new options(adds), I won't be posting details here.
You can read that info on my forum.
Please make backups before you install this in case something goes wrong with the update process.
Also make sure you have Net framework 4 installed prior to updating.
The manual is currently being updated by KENRAD with all the new adds,changes and new screen shots.
It isn't included in this release however I hope to have it ready for the next build if not sooner.
 

[Tuicemen]

A new version of PCC 4 was released today Version 4.0.3.4
For full details see my forum
Also there have been some awesome new user created face sets  posted in the members area.

[Tuicemen]

With Beta testing slowing down for the SkinnyGirl version I've had some time to update PCC.
Version 4.0.4.1 is now on the server.
Some highlights:
Enables IP Camera viewing by opening a htm file in a small display in the main UI
Support for Wi-Fi lights has been added for Milight(EasyBulbs), control of both the white and the RGB bulbs
For more info see my forum.
 

[Tuicemen]

Here's a new screen shot with PCC displaying video feed from a TAC device using the TAC Eye plug in and displaying a FosCam IP cam video feed from my off grid cottage

[Tuicemen]

Since adding support for IP cameras I've added a few of these cameras into my of grid setup.
I'm not impressed with the current way PCC displays these so I've started coding  to eliminate the use of a htm file.

I'm reworking the PCC camera control page to include these type of cameras.
As well redesigned the main UI camera viewer for the IP cams.
This doesn't affect the regular capture card display.
However I'm left wondering if they should both look and feel the same?
I've started a thread on my forum looking for user input for options, look and feel.
Since many X10 forum members use PCC (even just the trial version), I'm hoping for some helpful ideas from its members!
 

[Tuicemen]

A new release build is now online 4.0.4.5
For more details see: Here
 

[Tuicemen]

PCC 4.0.4.6 is now on the server 
This build was a bit of a challenge as I had to revert to a old backup after a PC crash then a Ice storm hampered things with power outages and surges.
The big add to this is the Microsoft Kinects Sensor support which was expanded on improving Voice recognition by over 60% in my case.
The ability to tilt the Sensor and narrow the recognition angles of the 4 built in microphones allows for finer microphone adjustments.
You can see a list of the other adds here: http://tuicemen.com/forum

 

[Tuicemen]

PcCompanion version 4.0.5.0 is now available, this includes a much improved X10Relayer which is also available separately.
I also have a Ultralight PCC currently available for beta testing.
This should allow any device with a browser to send PCC user commands or X10 commands.
For more info see: My forum
 

[Tuicemen]

Ultralight Companion is a web server that interfaces with PCC.
This allows any device with a working browser to trigger events in PCC even if PCC isn't running.
However if PCC is running it will receive confirmation that the commands were executed as well as what PCC says.

I still have no testers interested yet so progress has been slow.
This is a Java based program so Java is needed to be installed

[Tuicemen]

A new version of PCC is now on the server 4.0.5.2.
This includes several fixes and settings for Ultralight (a web server that interfaces with PCC)
For more info see PCC release info
 

[Tuicemen]

With Microsoft virtually giving away Windows 10 to anyone running Windows 7 or newer this should help with software development.
PCC will get a total rework not that it doesn't work on Windows 10 but there is a lot of redundant code now.
This may mean a new look as well.

With the passing of X10 WTI many old no longer available X10 devices supported in PCC will most likely get dropped.
I plan to add support for new devices Authinx develops provided it is possible if the Protocol is available.

However I'd like to hear from users running PCC (full or trial) the following:
1: What you'd like to see remain?
2: What would you like changed?
 

[Tuicemen]

A new version of PCC is now on the server.
Nothing was removed but the Donation nags and some redundant code 
For more details see my forum Re: PCC Release Info!

[Tuicemen]

I created a new HD Avatar (Face set) for PCC this is included in the newest version of PCC (Released December 24th 2015)

[Tuicemen]

New update released:
With the SDK not looking to be updated any time soon and with users requests I've added the ability for PCC to see and trigger events from security sensor tripps without the need of AHP.
There are some limitations which delayed me from adding this however they are limitations to the SDK.
I've also added advanced timers to PCC which should solve the issues some are having with the AHP advanced timers.
Dusk Dawn calculations have been added and are usable in the advanced timers.
The weather pull has been updated and can now pull info as often as 20 seconds taking advance of rapid fire updates from PWS.
New drivers added to ensure Windows10 64 bit compatibility
Although I've included these with the updater it is recommended one uses the full installer if you haven't updated in a while.
The Plugin Pack gets 2 new apps and has also been updated to confirm all apps are Windows 10 64 bit compatible
As always, more info can be found on my forum