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Control4 Best Practices Vol 3: Endpoints
Continuing the Control4 Best Practices video series we will talk about and go over Endpoints. How to set them and why we set them as we do in the project. Endpoints in Control4 can often be a hiccup for programmers starting out and sometime hard to understand when getting into more complex setups with receivers and an audio matrix, this video will help demystify all the painful woes of Endpoints
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Control4 Best Practices Vol 2: Zigbee
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In this video I talk about Zigbee Networks and a recent experience I had on a Control4 System service call which the client was complaining about the dreaded hourglass on the SR-260 Remotes. Yet another example of lab environment training vs real world practice. If you have a Control4 question or a topic you'd like to see a video on leave a comment or email me at Qvisionentertainment@gmail.com
Control4 Best Practices Vol. 1
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In this video I go over some of the things installers can do to set themselves apart from average Control4 installers. We go over some of the useful tabs where info can be stored as well as designing the room layout in a way that will make sense to you and your client.
Ascension of the Learning Curve: Fabricating a Headphone Stand
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#Fabrication #Welding #Metalworking #Tools #ManlyShit In this video I fabricate a headphone stand. The one I had was a piece of plastic junk that always fell over so I made one out of steel. Total time on the Learning Curve is approx 10 hours. Total time for this project was approx 2 hours. You'll see me cut, shape, bend, weld and paint the headphone stand. what started out as sheet metal and t...
Welding Is Expensive: Tools You'll Need To Setup Shop
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This video is the start of a series I call Ascension of the Learning Curve and it will take you along with me as I gain hours of experience in welding. In this video we will look at the cost of getting setup in a home shop to begin welding and take a look at some of the tools you'll want or need to get going. Welding can be dangerous. Please be sure to use all proper PPE and research everything...
Tool Talk Sunday
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#tooltalk #Milwaukee #wrenches We got some new tool into the shop and put them to good use today. I swapped out the front struts and springs on my jeep and put some of the new Milwaukee wrenches to use. I didnt film the repair so this is more just my thoughts on the some new tools. Thanks for watching. We've got stickers now, if you want one email me qvisionentertainment@gmail.com
Upcoming Events and 100 Subscriber Giveaway
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Thank you for subscribing to celebrate all of you we're having a giveaway. Stay tuned to the end to find out what we're giving away and how to enter.
MILWAUKEE PIPELINE EPISODE 1
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NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MILWAUKEE TOOL #MILWAUKEE #MILWAUKEETOOL #NPS2020
Get Your Favorite Channels in Control4 Navigators
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In this Control4 video I'll show you how to add your favorite channels to Control4 Navigators. Once this is done under Watch you will see "Channels" as a source option and selecting it will populate a icon listing of your favorite cable channels. It's another cool way to give you that custom edge and standout as a stellar automation programmer. Home automation is all about making things easy, i...
Control4 Timers,Variables & Conditionals
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Control4 Timers,Variables & Conditionals
Control4 Timer Agent: Step Away From The TV
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Control4 Timer Agent: Step Away From The TV
How To Integrate Lutron RadioRa2 With Control4
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How To Integrate Lutron RadioRa2 With Control4
Control4 Programming: Viewer Questions Answered: String Variables and Conditional Logic
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Control4 Programming: Viewer Questions Answered: String Variables and Conditional Logic
Control4 Voice Scenes That Don't Suck
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Control4 Voice Scenes That Don't Suck
Control4 Programming Custom Buttons & Conditionals
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Control4 Programming Custom Buttons & Conditionals
Control4 Tricks & Tips For Programming
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Control4 Tricks & Tips For Programming
07 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brake Caliper Replacement
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07 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brake Caliper Replacement
Talking about Low Voltage Tool Load Outs
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Talking about Low Voltage Tool Load Outs
Things That Don't Suck: Rite in the Rain NO:735, Smith & Wesson Pen
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Things That Don't Suck: Rite in the Rain NO:735, Smith & Wesson Pen
Prostormer 14pc Metric Flexhead Wrench Set Review
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Prostormer 14pc Metric Flexhead Wrench Set Review
Milwaukee 48-22-9001 12pc 3/8th Pivoting Head Socket Set
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Milwaukee 48-22-9001 12pc 3/8th Pivoting Head Socket Set
Fantastic! Exactly what I needed......Professional all the way around w/o the bs!
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching brother!
And if your willing, send me your ra file and composer file I’ll take a look and see if there’s any smoking guns
Send me an email brother qvisionentertainment@g mail dot com.
Hello, I do have the drivers working for the app and everything but when I press a physical button it wouldn't show the same on the app or touchscreen that the light turn on or off, is there a way to show when you press the button physically it would show also on the app or touchscreen
So there is a polling period between the radio ra processor and the control4 processor. By default it’s set to maybe 6 seconds or something. You can change it however, it’s not recommended. When you turn on a light from the control4 app are you getting feedback at your Lutron devices? Or from within the Lutron app? There are a number of things that could be causing delays between the two processors, if the physical Lutron devices are giving instant feedback then you could be nearing capacity on the c4 processor, have super heavy network traffic going back to the c4 processor or it could simply require refreshing navigators. Start here, determine if the c4 app is providing instant feedback to your Lutron devices and the Lutron app, if so I’d be curious what c4 controller your running and what other ip integrations are also going on. Hope this helps
@@QVisionGarage The feedback between the app and touchscreen is instant so that's no issue but when I press the dimmer physically it wouldn't change or update at all, only when using the touchscreen or app I would be certain that I am controlling the light so I would have to turn on and off and on again from the app to be sure that the light is on or vice versa for off. Just the physical feedback isn't there I am using a CORE 3 running composer 3.4.2.
I didn’t know Ray Romano did C4 programming 😂
On the regular.
Really interesting video, and a nice selection of tools. When I was working on the tools (on the telecoms side) to save weight and bulk, I carried a small level the size of a pack of cards, and unless I knew I was going to be using it a lot, I relied on the small saw in utility knife/ multi tool comb to do the odd cut out in plaster board.. To further save weight, i would be tempted to religate the drill to a secondary/heavy tool box/bag and day to day carry a good cordless screwdriver for removing screws from equipment lids and covers ect, putting fixings into plasterboard again depending how many much you expected to use it. Also in the secondary/heavy bag, I would have all my cable running tools, my construction tools such as larger cable shears, tin snips, hacksaw, 3/8 socket set, spanners, nut drivers and adjustable wrenches.. Added to all that the other main constant for nearly any work I was doing was a linesman's/butt telephone, although I suspect they will be soon confined to museums! Edited to add, another class of "tools" that should not be forgot is the various specialist utility/cabinet keys and can wrench needed to gain access...Some are very industry specific while others such as the utility key for meter cupboards are generic and common place...
I appreciate you watching and your detailed take on things brother. What part of the world are you from? I can’t remember if I said this in the video but I’ve since moved on from field work and come into an engineers role. My day to day now consists of design lighting control systems, which it’s always great to progress on a career path but sometimes I do miss the challenges of field work. Just not the travels. What I find interesting is when I was a field tech and as I see the field techs I work with, there is no convenient to have everything, like you said there always a need for another load out. Purpose built for rough in or finish. The load out I presented I feel served me right for what I’ll call light all purpose. Little bit of finish, little bit of service. As I progressed so much of what I did was on a laptop, and I don’t say that to shit on anyone grinding out field work. I have a ton of respect for hardworking mechanics. The industry needs more of them and I wouldn’t be where I am without the year of field experience I had. It just seems like the blanket of low voltage av requires mechanics to have sooooo much to have to be prepared for everything. That one time you don’t have a specific tool tends to warrant the purchase and before you know it you’ve got an entire van of stuff that is “just in case”. My last 2 years of field work consisted of New York City and the far east end of Long Island, now if you know nothing about New York City, know that you never want to drive there. Like ever, at all because hours in traffic. When I moved into a lighting controls technicians role I was able to pair down to a multimeter, set of wire strippers, a toner and a laptop which meant I could take the train. I’d watch the AV side of the company I was working for constantly drive in an entire shop worth of tools “just in case”. I’d love to know where you hail from brother. What your story is, and what’s your trajectory? This channel started as a way to pass time during the shutdown of Covid and I’ve met so many really cool people from all over the world because of it. I’ve been able to help people with various control system problems and made some lifelong friends from all corners of the earth. Feel free to email me at qvisionentertainment at gmail dot com. Thanks again for watching man. I hope you’re doing great things and continuing to aspire to achieve more everyday!
@@QVisionGarage I am in the UK and have been with the same large telecoms company in various roles for over 40 years..For part of that time i was also in our version of the Army Reserve, again party in a coms role. These days I am office based doing remote diagnostics and configurations on broadband services, and support our engineers in the field as they install and maintain both copper and fibre based broadband. Sadly my main tool is a laptop although I try to keep hand in at home and helping family with various projects. You are right about how diverse the low voltage industry is even within the same sectors, never mind across sectors. When I was on the tools my patch covered small towns and rural countryside, so very much a backwater compared to NYC! I remember attending a course with some gents who had a similar role to me but based in London..I was surprised to find out they only covered three or four office blocks with in the city and either walked or took the Underground between them... Theoretically we all did the same job but in reality it was worlds apart so I can relate to what you said about working in NYC!
UK! Nice, thank you for the reply man. I’ve never been over. NY between NYC and the hamptons is like London and the rural countryside. I was covering both depending on the day. At first with broad scope av and then later with just Lutron lighting control systems. 40 years is a long time brother. You’ve seen the evolution. Which I find quite cool. I came into the industry on the end of crt TVs so I’ve seen a lot but not 40 years worth. In any case, I’ll extend to you the invite of all my worldly friends of the channel, should you ever find yourself coming out to NY please reach out and the first pint (or sparkling water) is on me. A couple years back someone I become very friendly with came over from Kenya and it was really cool to share a few pints and talk shop. Stay safe brother!
Just saying the yellow scrolling bar at the button is VERY annoying even more so when your mouse keeps going down there.
Are this driver 2 way? meaning that when i turn on or off the light from the switch it will show on or off on the C4 app?
Yes 2 way
What a GREAT VIDEO!!!!! I have watched 4 of your videos so far... Best information yet on features no one really knows!! I loved the one about the favorite channels added. I do have a question though, how can i get my lights to flash on and off or change a color on and off without crashing my c4 system. For instance, if I triggered an alarm and it was a fire alarm, how can i get the outside lights to flash red white, red white... so that fire knows this is the house with the issue? Or to get scare the kids and wife and trigger self destruct on... the lights flash on and off red white red white for 2 mins or so? Thank you in advance, and PLEASE keep making these videos!!!! Your skill and talent is badly needed.
I have no idea if you’re trolling me or not but thanks for watching dude. I hope my videos help you. There’s a lot to unpack in your response, flashing lights would require some sort of trigger, a motion sensor ideally. As far as changing colors, the lighting you have must be capable of color changing. I’m not aware of a native control4 RGBW light so that will also likely require a third party driver. Let’s say you have KASA bulbs and access to the Chowmain KASA driver, as well as a control4 motion sensor. You could implement a set of programming that based on the time of day, when the motion sensor senses motion to flashing your KASA lights between white and red. If your system is crashing I’d ask what controller you’re running? If you want to send me your project file, I’ll look at it when I have some time and assess what could be possibly causing your issue. This is all of course assuming you’re not just trolling me. Again either way thanks for watching brother!
We could have done without that awful music,
I would love to find a video where someone torcher tested these to failure, if anyone finds that and can share a link i would be extremely grateful. I have some gearwrench and others, but i did get these on a prime day, both sets metric and sae 😂
Nice job. Thanks.
Appreciate you brother!
Hi, thanks again. Is it possible to create conditional button? I created a custom menu named "Confirm" with items: Yes and No. The point is I want this acts as a safety measure when open doors. So you tap on the door, and have to tap Yes on this to open. Otherwise, it stays closed. Problem is I cant seem to create an if statement with a custom button. It only allows you to create a statement: "Press the Yes button from Confirm menu".
I believe you can definitely do this. I’ll need to experiment. Are you using home edition or composer pro?
@@QVisionGarage I am using the home edition.
@@tennisfreak312 that is likely why. I don’t believe home edition will allow you to write conditionals.
Your dealer can likely do this for you, I’m sure there will be a fee, which honestly they deserve if they do what’s desired correctly but the home edition will limit what can and can’t be done by the end user.
Hey I followed your steps, but it doesn't seem to take any commands - I'm able to use the virtual remote just fine with my cable box, but any of the favorite channels i created don't work. Any insight on why that might be?
Hi. For the custom menu buttons, can one assign it to contain the door buttons? We have a lot of buttons to open door, so wondering if we can create a "Door" menu and dumb all doors in this?
If the system is already controlling the doors, you could make a custom buttons menu for just doors, sure.
Where can I get control4 software.
You need to be an authorized dealer. There are people that have used nefarious manners to obtain software but I don’t know anything about that. I also don’t recommend tooling with a system you are not properly trained in. My videos are meant to help professional programmers with complex issue and best practices.
Can i use a female rca on my TT instead the Male? This way i can plug my Oyaide + Cables into the TT and the Audio Card.
I’ll be honest I’m not familiar with Oyaide but I don’t see why not. Alternatively if you want to be safe and keep the TT in its original config, you can get female barrels for the male RCAs
I really enjoyed watching this. I’m a newbie in control4 configuration
Thanks for watching brother! It’s still kind of amazes me just how many people have seen these videos and found them helpful.
Love your Control4 videos, they are very helpful! Question: If all 6 keypad button backgrounds are set to white, and I press a button, can that pressed button's background change to green, while the other 5 button backgrounds stay white?
Hey Rick, thanks for watching. So yes, you can set the led status light next to the engraving to change to whatever color you want when it’s on. The actual backlight of the engraving (light behind the words on the button) I don’t believe we have any control over. I’m not 100% sure but if you’re a home gamer with composer home edition I’m not sure you can do this and you might have to have your dealer do it but it is possible to change the led status light for on and off.
@@QVisionGarage Thanks for replying! I do networking for a dealer, so I'm learning using Composer Pro...I can only seem to change ALL of the backgrounds not just one button....Follow up Q: Where would I look to schedule the background color to change at sunset and sunrise (let's say white at sunrise, and green at sunset)....
@@rickj8245 no problem Rick. I’ll say this, from a lighting programmers perspective, you likely don’t want to have all different colors for buttons, and you are correct you can only set global color preferences for the keypad on and off all buttons, however if you went into the programming tab you could get creative with the led options on individual buttons. I’ve never done this and I imagine it would be clunky. As for scheduling the colors to change, again I’ve never done this but this is the route I’d probably take. With the scheduler agent make a time clock for sunrise and sunset. In programming when each time clock hits their respective solar points trigger a variable, then write a conditional piece of programming set to trigger with that variable to apply the led color changes. This would I’m sure require some trial and error but I think it could work.
@@AerialAdvantageDrone Thanks so much for your thoughts....I'll see if the backgrounds change at sunset tonight :) Re: a button's background, I hear you re: consistent colors, I was just tying to play around and see where the limits are, so I guess I found one!
@@rickj8245 sorry Rick Aerial Advantage is my drone business. I must’ve replied under that handle. The above still stands tho.
Hey, I have a question for you. Our lead programmer is leaving (hired by a commercial customer), and we have a project that is not 100% finished, some setups with music cast need some tweaking and a few other things. Have you or would you consider a sideline gig for programming c4?. Would you be open for a conversation? Other tech is about to be sent off for training, but that doesn’t help for the here and now.
Email me. Qvisionentertainment@gmail.com Where are you based out of? What product lines do you use? What type of third party integration is necessary? Always open to talk…
want to learn conrol4 in depth.please guide me
Excellent repair video. I did the same work today on my Marantz TT, but I had the wrong RCA cable. No braided copper. Nothing but hum. I want to order a new cable like the one you used, with or without ground lead. What to look for? Description of the cable?
Is the handle all the way through the grip ? Or does it leave space
I’m not 100% sure. I would honestly consider it to be light duty due to nature of the rotating head though. I still use this ratchet all the time on small engine tune ups, anything that’s gonna require serious torque I’m reaching for a gun or larger drive fixed ratchet. Hope this helps. When I have some time I’ll look at it see if I can determine a better answer to your question.
Right. I was just curious because I bought a similar style ratchet that the handle wasnt all the way through the ratchet & when you need that little bit it folds on itself
Yes thank u dude...I wil try to fix my turntable this weekend... and I will test it with Mad Season as well!!!
Right on brother. Don’t be afraid, it’s already broken so odds are you can’t make it worse.
Nice video man. Thanks.
Thanks for watching brother hope it helped
Another thing to learn! just when you think you have a grip on the business for home services and AV there’s an entire new standard to learn. Thanks for this video.
Anytime brother. Thanks for watching. C4 is actually really easy and if you use good products it works really well. Like anything else, a poorly programmed system will cause word to spread that the control platform is crap, I’ve seen it with all the majors, crestron, savant, even URC. I would suggest if you start to venture into it, get the product for your own home and push it to its absolute limits and then dial it back so you know what it’s capable of, then run it for a bit and make sure your wife/partner/roommates can use it no problem. After that start installing it! Good luck.
@@QVisionGarage do you see this system on its way out in terms of use in the industry? I have an interview for a company today and am just wondering the severity of not understanding this fully yet. Thanks
Not at all. Control4 was bought by snap one a few years back. Snap one is one of the biggest suppliers of low voltage gear, they are here to stay. I wouldn’t be too worried about not being familiar, to be trained you have to be a dealer or employed by one and again it’s really easy. If I could offer any advice it would be have strong fundamentals in low voltage work, terminations, wire pulling, knowing how to efficiently layout and assemble a rack, understanding signal is huge, being able to read blueprints and system block wire diagrams. All those things are super important, programming is likely secondary to what most employers are looking for. Being super solid in the core elements separates a lead tech from a helper.
Who makes the bag?
That was a dewalt made bag, I believe CLC make it for them, you can probably find the non branded CLC bag for less and truth be told it’s very old now
More control4 videos please. I love how you show us how to program in a human way lol. I hope I’m making sense. I have been programming Control4., for a couple years now, but I’ve always had a little problem with string variables until I watched your video. I’m certified in multiple automation platforms and PCNA certified, yet string variables still got me lol. Also learning how to program voice commands I don’t suck was awesome. I only wish I found your videos earlier. Keep up the great work make up comment on it’s the background music, a little louder times rather hear you :-) I love them all of us out here. Thank you videos look forward to more.
Appreciate you brother. Glad I could help. There are some other videos I’d love to make and will hopefully coming sooner than later. Just had a baby girl so everything takes a back seat to my daughter. Time is tight ya know. Another issue I have is I’m not very active in the c4 world any longer. My 9-5 is exclusively lutron programming. With the new stuff changing in c4 the way it has been it’s hard to keep up, let alone get my hands on it. In any case I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Thanks for the video. Are you able to add shortcuts with RUclips TV? Thanks
I don’t think you’d be able to do that because it’s not tied to a tuner. This uses some sorts of broadcast tuner metadata to import the channels
@@QVisionGarage Thanks for the quick reply. I really hope C4 works on something like this soon. It’s much needed with so many people switching to streaming services.
@@billprice6255 I’m not quite sure how they would develop it honestly. But…… and I must confess I’m not really that active in c4 programming as much anymore, if there is a specific RUclips tv mini driver that has use of the numeric keypad, I imagine in custom programming you could figure out a way to make it work like a macro. I’m not familiar with youtubetv. The reason why is can work with traditional cable and satellite service is the tuner is still using a numerical value based on your geographic location. If RUclipstv is just a bunch of channels without any type of traditional number I’m not sure there’s a way to make that work.
Good products speaks for themselves, no need to boast a ton. Unless for limited use I would not look at them twice
Great job The whole bag is well setup ready for everything Your going to be needing sooner or later . Plus got to be ready for surprises.
Appreciate you watching. I no longer do field work in my 9-5 but I still manage my own system. That bag and setup definitely served me well for a long time. Are you in the trades? What do you do? What brought you to my video?
@@QVisionGarage yes i do cableling and installations mostly access control and security systems
@@prbones2127 very cool. I think I mentioned it in the video at the time it was made I was specializing in low voltage lighting systems, lutron homeworks. Now I do all the backend database building and programming from a desk. All in all I think the field work helped me better understand what our field team needs in a comprehensive database for easier deployment at install.
@@QVisionGarage it's a great professional choice for me it's fun challenging and Innovative
Hello. I am looking for C4 driver to control sauna. It should consist of two "sliders" for temperature and humidity settings. But they should be located on the same screen (for instance on the left side of T4 touch panel screen slider fot temperature setting is located, on the right - slider for humidity settings). I don't find such type of driver yet. Do you know name of driver I can use to comply this task (or at least driver with similar possibilities)?
hey man can you give me a tips about control4 learning like what language they are using ? and how should i learn it? thank you
As far as the backend of thing I believe it’s all Linux based but for programming the systems to work it’s just drag and drop connections. Beyond that I’m not 100 percent sure what you mean. The backend programming you’ll never do anything with.
@@QVisionGarage so u dont really use programaming language for control4 u just attaching things kind of?
@@roeanidjar2411 correct, there is logic based programming, variables, conditionals and such but you’re not writing code.
Can you make a connection with the lutron in-line dimmers to control4 keypads?
I believe you could all you would need to do is create it as a load and tie the integration ID to the driver.
@@QVisionGarage sorry actually meant to ask if the connection could be done with configurable keypads
@@craigmack7992you’ll have to forgive me as I actually mainly only work with lutron programming now, my c4 days are few and far between, I think what you’d have to do is create an advanced lighting scene and make the connection to the keypad with it. When you do it you would also hit the create default button in advance lighting scenes and that will make a toggle off.
@@QVisionGarage thank you for your kind response
@@craigmack7992 anytime brother, I appreciate you watching my videos. The last time I integrated lutron to c4 I believe that was the way I made the connections, by using advanced lighting scenes. If that didn’t work I can take a look at my files and see how I did it but I believe that’s how it works.
Hmm, I don't seem to have the radiora2 drivers when I search in Composer... anyone know what I'm missing? I have the Main Repeater connected and working, I can see comm and ID's. But I don't have the drivers for the Dimmers, Switches, or Keypads. UPDATE: I had to uncheck "Certified" on my search tab, smh.
I start a new lv job on Monday, after a hv apprenticeship didn't pan out to what I was told it would be. I have a full veto pack full of electricians tools that I'm afraid I'm not going to be able to use now. Does the lv trade usually utilize a lot less tools or am I just worrying about nothing?
Depends on what side of the trade you get into. When I was doing low voltage field work, one company we did everything from hanging tvs, security cameras, building racks…. Another company I worked just in lutron lighting systems. Bottom line the tools likely won’t go to waste. Thanks for watching brother! Good luck!
You should also note that while I don’t know the circumstances of why your apprenticeship didn’t work out, it’s pretty standard for the old vets to shit on the apprentice, you’ll be digging, sweating and doing all the shit work for a while but the career does pay off. Don’t give up brother.
@@QVisionGarage The new place does mostly data, voice, fiber, splicing, structured cabling. Old place lied and said I'd be in the commercial hv field and then just stuck me in the back of the house doing inventory for their led biz. When I started asking if it would count toward my license or when I would start doing electrical (6 months in) they told me that I would likely never start training to be an apprentice and that the warehouse organizational roles is why they hired me...
@@christophermccartney7150 yea that’s fucked man. There will likely be some specialized tool you don’t have but like I said the other stuff won’t go to waste. Email me a few picture of your bag and I’ll shout you out in the channel. Qvisionentertainment@gmail.com
do you have videos for iTunes and radio stations configuration
Thanks for watching, I currently don’t. The closest thing would be a video about setting up favorite channel icons, the process is very similar. I’ll see if I can put something together in the next few days tho.
Excellent video! I need to replace my RCA cables on my vintage Kenwood KD 2000 from the early 1970,s. I've solder wires on my vintage Lionel trains, so I think I could do it, after watching your video! Thanks for posting. I'm sure they would charge $100 dollars at least to put on a RCA cable if you took it in the shop. You made it look so easy.
Thanks for watching Joe! I’m glad you found it helpful and you’ve gained the confidence to try it yourself. I have a general mindset of if something’s already broken, can’t really break it more unless you really try. With what sound like a good foundation of soldering on the trains I’m sure you’ll be fine. If you’d like to send me an email with some progress photos I’ll throw them on the community section with a shoutout. Qvisionentertainment@gmail.com Good luck brother!
What was the name of that last tool? for cutting out templates
I believe it’s from a company called labor saving devices, but Jonard makes the same thing. If you search low voltage wall box template you’ll find it.
thank you
I like those Dykes. what brand were those?
DeWalt compounding side cutters. I think there’s a new model. Overall they weren’t bad, I actually like my gearwrench ones better.
@@QVisionGarage I’m gonna look into them. I’m new to the trade. But our focus is security and fire. I’m doing some research on most common tools and some fundamental tips if i can find any. I appreciate your video.
@@cali_misfit1387 any time brother appreciate you watching. You wanna set yourself apart, learn how to troubleshoot thoroughly, become familiar with a multimeter, the products you install, normal voltage and resistance ranges. The trades aren’t about the tools in your belt, a good tech can do their work with cheap shit. It’s your knowledge and how you apply it that makes a tradesman. I’ve seen a lot of guys come through the low volt trades that just don’t care enough or take pride in their work. I hope you do well brother. Never stop learning.
@@cali_misfit1387 I’d honestly say before you dump your freedom eagles on top notch gear, get your basics, so many times I see guys carting nearly an entire shop of tools. I get being addicted to buying them and owning them, but big bucks aren’t always the answer. I’ve had high dollar gear that was complete shit and low dollar gear that I absolutely love. If memory serves correctly, security and fire focuses on mostly super high gauge thin wire, a good multi tool like the gerber gear mp600 or a sog or leatherman will be clutch. I never leave home without my gerber and it’s saved my ass more times than I can count.
@@QVisionGarage Yes sir thank you for the advice. Right now it’s a lil slow since i’m shadowing the tech. But so far i’ve learned some basics. But i look forward to learning more. Coming from a construction trade, i always ale sure my work is neat and clean. My customer service and interaction is always top notch. And i make sure i’m working efficiently.
(Wow you sound like Ray Romano) Great info Thank you
That’s cause I am him. When I’m not acting, or writing for newsday I make RUclips videos on niche automation systems. Appreciate the watchtime brother. What else would you like to see on control4?
@@QVisionGarage Very Nice, I am new to Control4 very informational videos keep it up, knowledge is power Ray Romano you got the power LOL
These videos are great! thank you!
Thank you brother! Glad you found them helpful.
So how have these held up?
Overall very good. It tends to be a specific use case that I reach for these but when I need them, they are handy. They definitely aren’t abused as much as my Milwaukee metric wrenches that aren’t ratcheting or flex head, but for the price even if I had to buy them twice it would have been worth the money.
Same set is now $73 at Home Depot. Not worth it at the price for me especially for those that don't need the additional sockets. For this particular tool I would go with Olsa tools or Capri.
Do you have a link for the wires you used. Need to change the cable in my Thorens. Enjoyed your video.
Thanks for watching. The wire I used is only available to low voltage installation companies however any rca will do. If you wanted to get something of decent quality I would look into like an audioquest type rca cable.
Actually you need a cable with adequate (low) capacitance otherwise you'll screw high frequency response with mm cartridges. Usually turntable rca's have less than 100 pico farads per meter
Awesome video. Will try it this way. Back in the early 90’s I was DJing on the go and had no time for disassembly and soldering. We would cut RCA lines and then use a new one to attach the four wires, using electronic tape. Old school way and it always worked. RCA ends would go bad from connecting and disconnecting from mixers. Thanks for video.
Great video. I have this setup per your instructions however when I select a channel the cable box is selected but it does not send the command to tune to the channel. I can tell because the cable box is controlled via IR and it had a red led that shows when its sending commands. Is there a step missing?
Where do you work?
At the time of recording this I was a tech for a large NY integrator, I’ve since moved to a desk position in design. How about you brother? What part of the world are you from?
One pointer, you can mount the new caliper up and get the banjo bolt ready, and then as soon as you pop the line off the old caliper immediately swap it. Saves you some brake fluid, mess, and stripping of paint from the fluid getting all over the calipers.
Thanks for watching brother! And I appreciate the tip.