This file does not have any programming done, it is just a template. Enjoy.

This is the system file for an MX-3000 configuration I did for a Japanese health resort in Santa Fe, NM. They have a few high end rooms with various Japanese themes. This configuration was for a high-tech room called "Sailor Moon" themed after the anime of the same name. The buttons and backgrounds are from the built-in "Smooth" template but I've included transitional images from the "Sailor Moon" cartoon. I've spent a great deal of time making the user interface extremely intuitive and simple since it will be used by various guests staying in the room who will have no prior experience with the system. It may be helpful to anyone trying to design a remote interface for a customer to whom ease of use is the primary goal. Hope it helps somebody!

This is my design for the MX-3000. The curtains opening are the most unique part of this program, as they open the system turns on leading to the main page.

This is a system setup for all Pioneer Elite gear with a Scientific Atlantic HD/PVR. The backgrounds I have made are really nice to look at. I have a hidden button on the main page for remote credits. All buttons have been custom made specifically for this template. Lot of love went into this one.

This is a complete system file designed around the Anthem Statement Equipment. Very simple layout with great contrast.

I've been a computer programmer for longer than I care to admit. It took some time to get used to the development environment for the MX-3000, but this forum helped a LOT. I'm finally posting my RCC file that controls all electronics and lights in my house, inside and out. Many of my controls for the various devices I borrowed from various posts here. I even took some digital pics my rooms and of some of my remotes to put them in the remote either as backgrounds or to use for buttons. I also tried to standardize the layout somewhat, almost every screen has a return arrow in the lower left to go to the previous screen, each room has a lights button in the middle of the bottom edge, each room has a power on/off button in the lower right, each lights screen has an All Off button. I used a lot of variables to determine which devices were on, and each light has its own variable so when it is off the slider is red and to the left, when it is on it is green and to the right. I use X-10 modules for the holiday lights and then hide those buttons during the off season. I even have a Packer G icon on the main page which brings up the schedule with buttons on each game to switch to the proper... (more)

I wanted to design an interface that had the look and feel of an Apple OS. It needed to be clean, sophisticated, and most of all easy for the end user.

It is an activity based remote so the user will be "greeted" and the system will turn on with a macro. Then they will choose a source to watch, listen to, or control. All which will be done with a macro to change the Display and AV Receiver to the right input.

What makes my design unique is over all look of the remote. The blue and silver colors of the GUI make great contrast with the physical look of the remote, and are aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The use of .PNG graphics is a great improvement on the original versions of URC software, and I utilized the alpha transparent graphics throughout the whole GUI. The ability to have smooth rounded edges is great and really looks slick when downloaded to the remote. I also included a camera device. In the case of using a Quad you can take a digital picture of what the camera is seeing, and have a macro set that picture up on the display in the room. It makes this easy for the end user and a good alternative to an expensive video capable touchscreen. Also included are some... (more)

Features I believe to be unique are:

• Integration to my X10 system, being able to control any light in my house including my sprinkler system via the MX3000
• By using variables it is not necessary to have discreet power codes, the MX3000 knows the power state of each device. It is not necessary to turn on all components and the MX3000 knows which units to turn off.
• The System Lock (code is 4294) which inhibits unauthorized use of the MX3000
• The Admin Lock (code is 3849) which keeps the non-daily used functions on the remote but safely protected

The system controls equipment in 3 different locations in 3 different viewing locations.

A simplefied, original user interface that can be expanded upon. Note that older MX-3000s might have a hard time with the PNG files used in this template.

A complete system setup for the following components.