Using REST APIs with Helm

Helm has built-in support for both creating and accessing JSON REST APIs. This replaces the older “WebActive” property of the Root Panel, which is now deprecated. Accessing REST APIs To start, add a REST API Device to your panel. You’ll find this in...

Using Lua Sockets with Helm

Helm installs the LuaSocket library for TCP/IP communications.  You can follow the examples and reference there to connect to TCP and UDP devices. Helm scripts run as part of the main Windows “event loop”, so while a script is running the user interface...

Using Elgato Stream Deck with Helm

Elgato’s Stream Deck is handy USB button “shot-box” that can be used for quick access to a wide range of control functions. It’s easy to integrate it with Helm – or other Rascular products – for control of broadcast systems. Here...

MultiTake: Implementing router salvos in Helm

Note – While the techniques in this article are still valid, Helm and RouteMaster now support salvos natively. Please see the following pages for more information.RouteMaster: Using SalvosRouter Salvos with Helm Router salvos in Helm can be done in two ways:...

How to build a VDCP shotbox panel in Helm

Here’s a video demonstration of how to use Helm to control a video server using VDCP. In this example we’ll implement a video shotbox tool. Part 1: Building the panel Part 2: Finishing touches, and running the panel.   You can download the demo panel...

Using Helm Clockwork with Imagestore and LGK-3901

Helm Clockwork can be used to schedule the loading and display of branding graphics to create image carousels and barker channels.   The Helm panel below requires a clockwork and LGK-3901 license to use, and must have the IP address of the LGK icon set according...

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