Vertex Cerebra
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I had a apex and got a Cerebra.... I had 4 apex systems gold,jr, and 2 new apex systems with most of the add ons including 4 wavs. (Edit after thinking about it)
If you go with the apex classic then yes it is tried and true... The new apex is still as new as the Cerebra.
If you want something right now go with GHL or Apex.. I do think the new Cerebra is worth the wait though.
I will have to admit that the LOOP from Current looks interesting. I know they are selling like crazy.
I almost forgot about Tunze controller it also is looking good. ( I will end up with one soon
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If you go with the apex classic then yes it is tried and true... The new apex is still as new as the Cerebra.
If you want something right now go with GHL or Apex.. I do think the new Cerebra is worth the wait though.
I will have to admit that the LOOP from Current looks interesting. I know they are selling like crazy.
I almost forgot about Tunze controller it also is looking good. ( I will end up with one soon
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Sleepydoc
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It's actually a moot point right now anyway. Vertex released a limited number of cerebra units last year. Thy were sold as beta units but the hardware was supposedly final. Then several months later (?January) they announced that they were completely redesigning the hardware to be released in May (2017). As of yet it hasn't been released and I haven't heard any news recently, so unless you're planning on buying one of the old, beta units it's still unavailable.
Regardless, even if they released it tomorrow I would definitely hold off. If they have completely redesigned it as they stated then I would also expect bugs in the system that need to be worked out.
Regardless, even if they released it tomorrow I would definitely hold off. If they have completely redesigned it as they stated then I would also expect bugs in the system that need to be worked out.
I still recommend the Cerebra as long as you have to beta unit to my understanding Vertex will trade it in for the newer on at there cost. I just like the fact it is based off android as it will open the doors to a lot of DIY projects.
As of today though the Apex system is great so is GHL. It also looks like more and more company's are releasing controllers so there are going to be quite a bit more choices on the market for everyone.
It might be best to wait to see what happens in the next little while..
I still like the Tunze 7000
As of today though the Apex system is great so is GHL. It also looks like more and more company's are releasing controllers so there are going to be quite a bit more choices on the market for everyone.
It might be best to wait to see what happens in the next little while..
I still like the Tunze 7000
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DVal
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Thanks for the info. I've got some time to sit back and see how these new systems perform. The build is on hold right now. We're looking into the possibility of moving. Don't really want to set it up then have to break it down.
chefjpaul
2500 Club Member
Had them all.
Vertex will be releasing Cerebra version 2 soon, the current one will be obsolete. I am holding it until the swap out to compare to the P4.
I now run a GHL P4.
I absolutely love this controller, (still not 100% functionality)
Vertex will be releasing Cerebra version 2 soon, the current one will be obsolete. I am holding it until the swap out to compare to the P4.
I now run a GHL P4.
I absolutely love this controller, (still not 100% functionality)
In all honesty its not hard and has auto correct
you can tell they have spent time on this. I do like the interface of the Cerebra but the Fusion is well done.
n2585722
2500 Club Member
Have you check the Archon. It uses functions instead of code for output programming. You would choose a function like skimmer then select alarms to turn off or on the output if you which. You can use multiple alarms per output or multiple outputs per alarm.
Sleepydoc
Valuable Member
Coding is a double edge sword, IMO. It has the advantage of being very flexible but you run the risks of writing bugs into your code. Someone who has the Apex system can chime in here, but I thought Apex has a web based interface that allows most functions to be programmed without coding. Is this true?
With the more automated systems, you have an interface layer that's programmed by someone else. Theoretically this has been thoroughly tested and debugged, but that may not be the case. (case in point - I work with a system called Epic used in health care. We just upgraded to a new version and shortly there after discovered bugs that were causing mistakes in patent orders.)
The other potential drawback with the graphical systems is that the flexibility and capabilities are limited to what the interface is programmed to do. If everything you want to do fits with what the programmers thought of then you're golden. If not, you may be stuck.
Combining flexibility with ease of use is the holy grail that everyone strives for but few actually achieve.
With the more automated systems, you have an interface layer that's programmed by someone else. Theoretically this has been thoroughly tested and debugged, but that may not be the case. (case in point - I work with a system called Epic used in health care. We just upgraded to a new version and shortly there after discovered bugs that were causing mistakes in patent orders.)
The other potential drawback with the graphical systems is that the flexibility and capabilities are limited to what the interface is programmed to do. If everything you want to do fits with what the programmers thought of then you're golden. If not, you may be stuck.
Combining flexibility with ease of use is the holy grail that everyone strives for but few actually achieve.
