Designer Suite Manual

TipControl Designer Application: Your Gateway to IoT Innovation

The TipControl Designer Application is your primary tool for configuring and designing your IoT devices with efficiency and ease. Whether you’re fine-tuning functionality or building complex systems, TipControl puts control in your hands.

Main Interface Overview

  • Device List – On the left, view all available connected devices.
  • Driver Column – Displays installed drivers once a device is selected.

Toolbar Functions:

  • Scan – Detect devices and list them in the left column.
  • Library – Browse available drivers and drag & drop them into your device setup.
  • Control – Monitor real-time data from installed drivers.
  • Event – Create events and triggers for enhanced automation.
  • Messages – Enable inter-device communication with custom messaging.
  • Macro – Customize IoT system functionality with macros.
  • Script – Advanced coding for expert users looking for full system control.
  • Config – Configure drivers to optimize performance.
  • Log – Access logs for troubleshooting and insights.
  • Info – View the message recorder for detailed communication history.
  • Help – Quick-reference guide for easy assistance.
  • Prefs – Open the Preferences Window to tailor your experience.

Menus:

  • File
    • Scan for devices.
    • Open pre-designed dashboards from the TipControl Dashboard Designer.
    • Cloud Login for remote access.
    • Close and exit the application.
  • Edit
    • Cut, copy, and paste.
    • Access the Clipboard Window.
  • GoTo (Keyboard shortcuts for key features)
    • Library, Control, Event, Messages, Macro, Script, Config.
  • Tools – Utilities for refining your IoT setup
    • Log Viewer, Recorder, Color Picker, and Picture Viewer.
    • User Management to rename users, projects, and devices.
    • Dashboard & Display Designers for creating interactive sensor-driven interfaces.
    • Mobile Designer to craft mobile apps with sensor data and controls.
    • Pixel Designer (Alpha) – Experiment with Neo pixel applications.
  • Help
    • Access Documentation and the Homepage for additional resources.

Take your IoT designs to the next level with TipControl—built for creators, innovators, and tech visionaries!