It’s been a while since I have given an update on the progress. The interface is completely tied into the .NET code. It has been running perfectly on a Nobu Embedded Window XP touchscreen for a couple weeks with no issues — no memory leaks — no performance issues at all! I’ve got a name and website URL, I just need to spend some time designing the site. I also have the licensing key system/server ready to go. So what’s left is figuring out a fair price for the software and some legal work. I will be offering a trial version for those that want to test out before you buy.
I’d love to know what you guys think “fair” pricing is… I want to keep it at a price point that every HAI install has my UI software running. I’m also looking into offering a bundled UI/Touchscreen that’s “certified” to run my software. Trouble is keeping costs reasonable.
I will be posting a video demo and launching the website (with product name) in the next few weeks. Cheers!
Here is a screenshot of the climate status panel:
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This screenshot is of the controls panels:
The UI response is pretty much instant (if on a wired network). If you’re using wireless, it’s only as good as your connection link.
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1 2 3 4 Next »Danny the UI is looking great. I'm going to buy a Nobu and get your software installed on it! Other commercial software products which don't look half as good and come less features are charging $599. I think you should offer a discount to Mavromatic readers. Don't under-sell yourself!
Danny the UI is looking great. I'm going to buy a Nobu and get your software installed on it! Other commercial software products which don't look half as good and come less features are charging $599. I think you should offer a discount to Mavromatic readers. Don't under-sell yourself!
Danny the UI is looking great. I'm going to buy a Nobu and get your software installed on it! Other commercial software products which don't look half as good and come less features are charging $599. I think you should offer a discount to Mavromatic readers. Don't under-sell yourself!
That's a tough one. Those of us who have gone the HAI route probably went that way because we don't have the bank account of a typical Creston-type user. I certainly think a trial is critical. If I can get it to do what I want (now, and future) and it's sei-customizable, I'd love to buy after the test-drive. What about a pay-per-function scheme similar to CQC?
That's a tough one. Those of us who have gone the HAI route probably went that way because we don't have the bank account of a typical Creston-type user. I certainly think a trial is critical. If I can get it to do what I want (now, and future) and it's sei-customizable, I'd love to buy after the test-drive. What about a pay-per-function scheme similar to CQC?
That's a tough one. Those of us who have gone the HAI route probably went that way because we don't have the bank account of a typical Creston-type user. I certainly think a trial is critical. If I can get it to do what I want (now, and future) and it's sei-customizable, I'd love to buy after the test-drive. What about a pay-per-function scheme similar to CQC?
Shawn,
That's the challenge... keeping the DIY'er happy and the custom installer happy as well. A typically HAI system can run in the tens of thousands when all said and done... so a few hundred dollars for a great UI with minimal configurations is worth the price.
I'm positioning my application as a premium product since there is no other application that looks and feels like what I've built. I took a lot of time to build this for usability and performance.
Other applications like CQC and Snaplink are great, but rely on the end user to create a rich UI. I took the iPhone/Apple approach, where I designed the application to function and look great... with enhancements/updates to come out in time. My other product will be a higher price point aimed at high-end custom installers where they want more control and options to customize.
Shawn,
That's the challenge... keeping the DIY'er happy and the custom installer happy as well. A typically HAI system can run in the tens of thousands when all said and done... so a few hundred dollars for a great UI with minimal configurations is worth the price.
I'm positioning my application as a premium product since there is no other application that looks and feels like what I've built. I took a lot of time to build this for usability and performance.
Other applications like CQC and Snaplink are great, but rely on the end user to create a rich UI. I took the iPhone/Apple approach, where I designed the application to function and look great... with enhancements/updates to come out in time. My other product will be a higher price point aimed at high-end custom installers where they want more control and options to customize.
Shawn,
That's the challenge... keeping the DIY'er happy and the custom installer happy as well. A typically HAI system can run in the tens of thousands when all said and done... so a few hundred dollars for a great UI with minimal configurations is worth the price.
I'm positioning my application as a premium product since there is no other application that looks and feels like what I've built. I took a lot of time to build this for usability and performance.
Other applications like CQC and Snaplink are great, but rely on the end user to create a rich UI. I took the iPhone/Apple approach, where I designed the application to function and look great... with enhancements/updates to come out in time. My other product will be a higher price point aimed at high-end custom installers where they want more control and options to customize.
I like that approach Danny - having a "DIYer" version and a "custom installer" version. And the "few hundred dollars" or less, was the range I was silently hoping for.
P.S. My touchscreen is a Fujitsu 3400 that I got off eBay for $100, so the Nobu, at ~$2800, is not in my ballpark. Too much month at the end of the money for me to play with those kind of toys... But, I DO understand you have to run a business.