Software Systems
We design and build the software that powers interactive and immersive installs—fast, reliable, and maintainable. From sensor middleware to real-time applications, dashboards, and show control, we integrate with your AV stack and deliver clean handoffs with documentation, monitoring, and support.
What We Deliver
Real-time apps — TouchDesigner / Unreal Engine experiences
Middleware & protocols — sensors, GPIO, vision, OSC/DMX/Art-Net/MQTT/WebSocket/REST
Dashboards & control — operator UIs, presets, playback & scheduling
Content pipelines — real-time and pre-render workflows, asset packaging
Monitoring & alerts — logs, health checks, remote support
Documentation & handoff — repo, runbooks, spares lists, training
Budget & Timeline (typical starting ranges) {#budget}
Prototype module — $12k–$35k · 1–2 weeks
Production application (single install) — $40k–$120k · 4–10+ weeks
Operator dashboard / show control — $15k–$45k · 2–5 weeks
Support retainer — $1.5k–$5k / mo (monitoring, updates)
Notes: scope/complexity, integrations, and testing environments affect price/time. Hardware/fabrication billed separately unless specified.
Tech & Integration
Stacks: TouchDesigner, Unreal; Python/Node for middleware; lightweight React/Electron for dashboards.
Protocols: OSC, DMX/Art-Net, MIDI, MQTT, WebSocket/REST, NDI, SMPTE timecode.
Security & networking: least-privilege accounts, port whitelists, VLANs, offline-first where possible.
Reliability: watchdogs, auto-relaunch, local caching, UPS, and documented recovery steps.
Process
Discovery & Spec → inputs, KPIs, site/IT constraints
Architecture & Look-Dev → modules, data flow, risk plan
Build & Integrate → real-time app, middleware, control UI
Test & Harden → soak tests, failure modes, load & recovery
Deploy & Train → install, docs, operator training
Ops & Support → monitoring, updates, seasonal refreshes.
Case Studies
HEB Immersive Dinner — Show Control
Single-operator preset system with scheduled playback and remote alerts. See project →Founder’s Office — Middleware & Monitoring
Low-latency sensor bridge with health dashboard and automated restarts. See project →Mycocube — Real-Time Behaviors
TouchDesigner/Unreal behaviors driven by sensors with safe fallbacks. See project →
FAQs
Can you integrate with our existing control room/AV?
Yes. We speak DMX/Art-Net, OSC, timecode, and common media servers. We’ll map signal flow and provide a clean handshake.
Who owns the code?
Per the SOW, you own the delivered application and project files. We retain internal libraries; everything is documented for handoff.
What are the network/security requirements?
We provide a port/VLAN list and support least-privilege accounts. Offline mode and local caching are planned where appropriate.
Do you support after launch?
Yes—monitoring, updates, and SLAs via a monthly retainer, plus seasonal content refreshes.
Can you work with our agency or IT team?
Absolutely. We often white-label and coordinate directly with IT for security reviews and deployment.