News, guides &
deep dives.
Product updates, installation tutorials, and technical articles from the Cueva Control team.
Introducing the RELO IO8: 8 Inputs, 8 Relays, One Platform
Our first hardware product is here. The RELO IO8 is a PoE-powered I/O controller that brings professional relay automation to any rack installation, with full Cueva Control software integration built in.
Read articleBuilding Conditional Logic in Your Automation Flows
Most real automations need branching: do this if that is true, otherwise do something else. This tutorial walks through the condition, comparison, and switch nodes in Cueva Control.
A Specifier's Guide to Cueva Control: What to Include in Your Design
Writing Cueva Control into a tender or design document? This guide covers the key specifications, licensing model, network requirements, and how to size a system for a typical project.
Platform Update: September 2025
Cueva Desktop 1.6 and firmware 2.3 are out. Highlights: multi-device flow linking, a new TCP Server node, improved variable inspector, and Horizon alert notifications.
Integrating Modbus Devices with Cueva Control
Modbus TCP is the backbone of building management and industrial I/O. This guide shows how to read registers and write coils from inside a Cueva Control automation flow.
Using OSC to Control Third-Party Software from the RELO IO8
OSC is the lingua franca for live performance software. Here is how to send and receive OSC messages from Cueva Control to connect your hardware to QLab, Resolume, and more.
Platform Update: June 2025
New in this release: variable scoping improvements, a new TCP Server node, and performance improvements to the Horizon dashboard.
Rack Mount vs Wall Mount: Choosing the Right Installation for Your Project
The RELO IO8 is designed to install anywhere. Here's how to decide between the RM99 rack mount and the WM33 wall mount bracket based on your project requirements.
Setting Up ArtNet Lighting Control with the RELO IO8
Connect your RELO IO8 to any ArtNet-capable lighting console or fixture. This guide covers universe configuration, trigger mapping, and common troubleshooting steps.
TCP vs UDP in Professional AV: Which Should You Use?
Both protocols move data across your network, but they behave very differently under load. Here's how to decide which one belongs in your automation flow.
How to Build Your First Automation Flow in Cueva Control
A step-by-step guide to building a real automation from a physical button press to a relay output and an HTTP notification, using the visual node editor in Cueva Desktop.