RUNNER UP! This is a completely custom PCF, with an emphasis on navigation and simplicity. The top area of the design remains consistent from one screen to the next, making operation of the remote fairly intuitive. An "All Devices" button on every screen gives the user access to a given device within two button presses. I've avoided duplicate buttons (like having 4-way toggles on screen) that might confuse novice users. All graphics (with the exception of the Favorites show icons) are 100% original.

There are three ways to use this remote; an ultra-simple home page, a more detailed Activities page, and a comprehensive Devices page. X-10 and Insteon lighting control are provided. Hard buttons are used throughout, including a universal home button and a "Set the mood" scene button available from anywhere. Also there is a hard-button rose for each device. Some of the Denon receiver functionality is not finished, largely because I don't understand some functions of the receiver. If someone would like to colaborate on finishing the 3806 design, please let me know. There are VCR pages but they are undefined at this time. This PCF is easy to navigate as key buttons are available from every screen. Discrete codes for most devices are included. This PCF borrows heavily from the graphics of Daniel Tonks, Steve Yon, and others. Thank you to them for making this possible.

This system configuration is based on Daniel's superlative gallery, with some navigational fine tuning to suit my preferences. It includes a larger time/date display on the home page, and a channel guide for Time Warner Cable and OTA HDTV (Dallas/Fort Worth). All IR codes are clean and included in a separate code library.

My approach to developing the user interface for my ProntoPro NG was focused on practicality and function. The PPNG's utility, in my opinion, comes from its many hard buttons--allowing a user to issue commands without looking down at the remote. My design therefore tries to use the hard buttons for the most common operations: arrow navigation, chapter advance, home page, the "TiVo" button, and so on.

I believe the most practical user interface for an entertainment system is one that focuses on activities rather than devices. The design I've implemented hides the devices that are merely providing "output" (namely the receiver and the television). The activities are roughly analogous to "input" devices (DVD player, DirecTivo, GameCube, and music). However, the user interfaces for these activities are often sparse--limited to only those remote control features I have ever utilized while engaged in an activity. If I'm playing GameCube, I only care about controlling inputs, adjusting the volume, and switching the television aspect.

Where possible, I have tried to keep buttons that provide a given function across multiple activities in roughly the same place. For example, a "Go"... (more)

The graphics in this PCF are 98% original and are clean and simple, but effective. The overall layout is activity based and designed for ease of use. If you would like the original Photoshop files to mod for your own system, please e-mail me.

This total system PCF will control all listed components and include several macros and channel icons.

This PCF would have been better had they not lost to St. Joes, but includes discretes for TV, CD, and DVD, plus original basketball buttons, ref jerseys, player jerseys and hand drawn home court floor!

This is a complete design library that includes a PCF, a DOC containing design notes, along with Photoshop .psd files (and associated .png files) for all elements. The files are appropriately named and are organized in suitable sub-directories. The design objective is to provide an intuitive consistent remote control that looks like a high quality industry supplied device and can be used by anyone with minimal training and without reading glasses. This design is particularly effective in maintaining and restoring device synchronization. All buttons are realistically animated.

This is my second remote design for the Pronto TSU7000 remote for the following components.

Since I just finished the new HT install I wanted to update the TSU7000 with a main page layout and simple to use navigation for the wife, kids and visitors:

Play a DVD = Blue-Ray or DVD
My HT movies = HP Vista MCE PC "My Movies" database
My Movies = All home movies stored on the HP Vista MCE PC
My Music = All CD's stored on the HP Vista MCE PC
My Pictures = All Pictures stored on the HP Vista MCE PC
My TV = Launches DirectTV Sat and remote control

...I still have the depth of control on 2nd page navigation but used existing simple and elegant design elements from great configs here to end up with something that everyone loves.