2.03 + PanelDue 7i
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The panel has its own firmware and will display its interface independent of the Duet, so if the panel is blank that would suggest a problem with the firmware on the panel, an issue with the power supply to the panel or possibly damage to the panel i think which is really strange as you say it worked before the update.
Maybe some else can chime in with more insight.
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If you disconnect the panel from the Duet and connect it to a PC via usb, does it power up?
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Phaedrux, I am working on putting a Duet 2 and a Panel 7 together. White screen when connected to Duet works normal when connected via USB. Any suggestions?
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@kthoma85 how have you got it connected?
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The ribbon cable that is connected to the Panel Due.
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Can you test with the 4 pin connector instead?
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What is the 4 pin connector? Do I need to make one?
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So that is what the other cable that came with the panel is for? I can try it later.
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The 4 pin connector is the preferred method of connection. It's far more robust and less prone to connectivity issues. The cable length can be much greater as well.
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You will still need the ribbon cable if you are using the SD card slot on the paneldue, but you only need the 4-wire otherwise.
You can also plug both in and it should work fine.
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Check that you have the ribbon cable connected to the right port on the Duet, which is CONN_SD, not CONN_LCD despite the name.
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Shouldn't the firmware on the PanelDue show the interface and not a white screen as long as it has sufficient power regardless of communication with the Duet? -
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I connected the 4wire connector and it is working fine. Now do I connect the ribbon cable to the blue circle or the orange circle?
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Unless you need to use the SD card in the PanelDue, i would not.
As @Phaedrux mentioned, you can have a longer cable with the 4 pin, the ribbon cable has a length limit.
I upload everything from a computer via a network so no need for the PanelDue SD. -
@kthoma85 said in 2.03 + PanelDue 7i:
blue circle or the orange circle?
The blue one marked "External SD Card" will also power the PanelDue.
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Thank you everybody. I am good to go now.
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@bearer said in 2.03 + PanelDue 7i:
Shouldn't the firmware on the PanelDue show the interface and not a white screen as long as it has sufficient power regardless of communication with the Duet? -
Yes, if the ribbon cable is sound and connected to the correct connector on the Duet.
