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24Oct

We have just put together a quick demo project that shows how you can implement an Analog Clock into your GUI.

This project uses iViewer 4's power JavaScript API to get the time from your device, and update the hour, minute and second hands. ... read on »

18Oct

Want to add a little bit of 'Wow' to your GUIs? Well why not use the build in sensors in your device to create a 3D 'Parallax' background effect. ... read on »

15Oct

Our friends over at Custom Code Crafters have just released the iPad version of their 'Glide' template for iViewer. This follows on from the huge success of the 'Glide' template for iPhone 5. Glide for iPad is now available on the CommandFusion Store! ... read on »

11Oct

Did you know that the CommandFusion LAN Bridge has the ability to act as a multiplexer?

Using this advanced functionality of the LAN Bridge will allow you to connect multiple mobile device control GUI’s to devices and systems that typically only accept a single incoming connection. ... read on »

03Oct

Since the release of our initial hardware lineup in May of 2012, one of the most common questions we get is "Why did you create CFLink when Ethernet already exists?"

While the easy method was to go with the crowd, and implement an IP based communications method – we didn’t believe it was the right choice. We chose to go with CFLink based on our experience in the industry, after extensive R&D and after talking to integrators about what they look for when choosing control hardware.

What is CFLink?

Firstly, lets take a look at what CFLink actually is. CFLink is a 5-wire RS485 bus that carries both power and data to devices over a maximum distance of 1.6 kilometers. Up to 238 devices can exist on a single network, and multiple CFLink networks can communicate with each other via Ethernet, providing an endlessly scalable system.

CFLink can run on any cable with 5 or more cores, including CAT5/6 and 2-pair shielded cable. When using CAT5/6, you should use one pair for voltage + and one pair for voltage - to decrease the voltage drop over longer runs.