[five.five-six]

Arggg, what did I just do? I just sold a system... but I'm not even sure what it does. I am so freaking screwed. anyone used this platform before?


http://keydigital.com/compass/index.htm

 

[99cents]

You're quite the salesman . I know what you will be doing over Christmas - studying.

 

[five.five-six]

I have to go to New York for certification

 

[99cents]

I have to go to New York for certification

Lucky you.

 

[FrunkSlammer]

Yes, I know all about compass control.

Hope you charged enough for this job, it's going to eat up all your time and you still won't make any money off it. it's a steep learning curve. Once you have some templates done, your next jobs may actually pay back, the more you do, the more profitable they will become.

 

[99cents]

Yes, I know all about compass control.

Hope you charged enough for this job, it's going to eat up all your time.. it's a steep learning curve.

I smell a subcontract.

 

[FrunkSlammer]

Key Digital makes fantastic products, I'm on board with them for sure. They also provide amazing tech support (for the time).

Compass controller is VERY powerful. But it's not a plug and play type operation.. you gotta do some serious dirty work. I do iPad control for home audio / home theatre / shades & lighting control / cameras. Lutron RadioRA retrofits and I'd highly recommend getting your HomeWorks certification (if you can) for new construction. Instantaneous control.. wireless has delays which are annoying to customers.

The first job will determine whether you make this a part of your business or you give up and never go there again. It's a make you or break you system.

 

[five.five-six]

Yes, I know all about compass control.

Hope you charged enough for this job, it's going to eat up all your time and you still won't make any money off it. it's a steep learning curve. Once you have some templates done, your next jobs may actually pay back, the more you do, the more profitable they will become.

I charged for 100 hours of implementation. A few shades, a few lights, 4 thermostats, intrusion, 10 AV zones and he wants it to run his jacuzzi.

 

[five.five-six]

Key Digital makes fantastic products, I'm on board with them for sure.

Their switches and BALUNs are specification compliant to a level you would expect in carrier grade equipment.

 

[FrunkSlammer]

What does he want to control on his jacuzzi? Cool down while away, and heat up prior to getting home? If so, cool idea!

I charged for 100 hours of implementation.

Sounds like you have a pretty good idea of what you're up against. Hard to say if that will pay off, but at least you'll be making some money while building up knowledge, experience and templates. That's going to be worth some real money on your next job!

 

[five.five-six]

What does he want to control on his jacuzzi? Cool down while away, and heat up prior to getting home? If so, cool idea!


Sounds like you have a pretty good idea of what you're up against. Hard to say if that will pay off, but at least you'll be making some money while building up knowledge, experience and templates. That's going to be worth some real money on your next job!

If it takes me 200 hours, than I make 1/2 my rate to learn, I can live with that. There are worse things that could happen in life.

And yes, with metadata he can even check his iOS device to see what temp it is at.

 

[five.five-six]

I just sold him a key digital 8X8 switch, i think the project just got a whole lot simpler.

 

[ShaneDugas]

I just sold him a key digital 8X8 switch, i think the project just got a whole lot simpler.

drool

 

[five.five-six]

I just completed my radioRA 2 certification test. This is going to me an interesting job.

 

[Semi-Ret Electrician]

I charged for 100 hours of implementation. A few shades, a few lights, 4 thermostats, intrusion, 10 AV zones and he wants it to run his jacuzzi.

You are a good salesman!

It's hard to charge someone for a system, while you're learning it:thumbsup:

 

[five.five-six]

You are a good salesman!

It's hard to charge someone for a system, while you're learning it:thumbsup:

Actually, I have sold 2 radioRA 2 systems in the last 2 weeks and just submitted a bid last night on a 3rd and I am pretty sure I will get it...

 

[FrunkSlammer]

RadioRA is some pretty basic stuff compared to that compass controller. I do love Lutron products though.

 

[five.five-six]

Key Digital makes fantastic products, I'm on board with them for sure. They also provide amazing tech support (for the time).

I fear that time may have come and gone, they may be busy ATM but for the last few days I have had trouble getting emails returned, or even a phone call today. It's probably not that big of a deal but on last pre-rough job walk with the designer, the customer just about doubled the scope of work. This job is going to be a monster.

 

[FrunkSlammer]

You better be scared.

 

[five.five-six]

You better be scared.

Nope, there are a lot of other offerings. I'm already a HAI dealer and Crestron is no longer all that hard to get. Control4 is another option. It does seem that Key Digital may not be living up to the sales pitch they gave at my distributor.