Developing for further platforms take time and people, if I would had to choose between: - Multi platform software - most features and kicker updates I Would choose second one.
I vote with Marty. There are far more important things that the developers could be working on, especially as the product still does not do what it originally said on its tin 9 years ago. There is no touchscreen mac laptop (the ipad is a toy, not a laptop) available so its a pointless exercise. D
Instead of developing a native mac os x version of hog3pc fps should put some effort in programming a native Hog remote iPad/iPhone app over wifi. Connect like a client on the server system for remote focussing with a small useful gui... Basically an easy job for programmers
In order to to that I'd need documentation about the networking protocols, communication between the server & client etc. not possible without proper informations and documentation...
No doubt multiplatform support would be nice for other than pc users. But since hog3pc is usable via virtual pc I would not start using resources to any new platform version.
Proper HES supported RFU software is way more important. Any really portable device would do it for me (apple/android/?).
[QUOTE=jxgriffi;45934]I have to disagree with you here. The Studio Color is a definite workhorse. We own quite a few (and just purchased more). Show me another fixture that does color mixing, runs on 110v and is convection cooled (this is the reason we have VL1000's, Studio Colors and Studio Spot CMY Zooms). We had to have NO FANS.
I agree with Jon, no fans and loving it. We are keeping Studio Spots alive for this exact reason. Working a lot with philharmonic orchestras and noise really is an issue. Also using a set of VL1000´s but very disappointed with all the motor noise...
Inroyal, have you read the whole thread? Specially the part where HES resources are discussed (starting from post #56, page 2) and whether resources used in some moving heads should be discontinued or not and if the manpower to hog3mac development could be found from there.
the titan series avolites consoles have a wonderful solution for a remote: there is a little web server on the console, so no matter if you use iphone/ipad/ipod touch and safari, or any other device, as long as it has a web browser and wifi..
I have a Mac mini and boot it in windows 7 and its fine. I think they should fix the DMX Laggy for the iPC. I have an upgrade (new motherboard) kit which cost a pretty penny and the DMX Laggy is getting on my nerves. John Davis.
l think a MAC one would be great just cause there isn't alot of MAC users does'nt mean they would'nt use it l'd prefer to use Hog PC on a MAC then my PC or windows laptop.
