The client had originally had in mind a NetStreams-based system, and had a number of US style double j-boxes at switch level with a pair of Cat5 cables in each.
He wanted to cover them up with something nice, with the option of using the existing cables to add some simple control to his Control4 system. We were tasked with creating something that had the look and feel of one of these light switches:
These are sold by Forbes and Lomax in the UK, http://www.forbesandlomax.com/ from their Unlaquered Brass range of faceplates. Luckily for us they can make any custom plate to order....
Samuel used Visio to create the technical drawing, and from there it took Forbes and Lomax about 3 weeks to make.
We added some heavy duty toggle switches from CPC, and it was setup just like the previous custom plate post, soldered to a small length of Cat5 and wired back to a Control 4 I/O Extender.
The client can flip a switch to turn the room on to his favourite channel, turn on the lights, open the front drive electronic gates, or start an audio playlist.
With Control 4's Composer Home Edition and a bit of training, he can now alter the programming to suit whatever he wants - a different channel, light level, playlist etc. Apologies for the quality of the photos by the way.
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