Paneldue7i with 6xd and long cable with sd
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Hi,
I was reading through the documentation of the paneldue7 and couldn't find a straightforward answer on my question.
I want to connect an Paneldue7i (version 2.02) with an 6xd (v 1.1) with a long connection cable of 1.5 m. I would still like to use the SD card reader because my 6xd is mounted on top of my printer (2.6m high) and not really accesible. I will do most interactions with the webinterface but would still like the possibility to work via the Paneldue7i if not to difficult.
The flatcable (10 wires) is clearly not an option because more then 40cm. What are my options and how do i have to connect them? If the 6xd is similar to one of the version of the 6hc, it would be handy if somebody adapt the documentation to clarify.Edit: In the specific wiring page for the paneldue the 6xd is also mentioned , so documentation is in order, my reading skills .....
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I don't think it's really feasible. You're limited by the cable and the requirements of the SD card reader.
Would you really be wanting to load job files via SD card anyway when you can upload directly from the slicer?
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@Phaedrux
If i understand it right: 1.5m is not a problem with the 4-wire cable with molex connector, but without sd functionality. Sd functionality is only possible with a length of max 40cm
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With my former duet 0.85 i had regularly some problems with network connectivity, so i am used to troubleshoot directly via the SD. But habits can be changed -
@lazy_mosquito said in Paneldue7i with 6xd and long cable with sd:
If i understand it right: 1.5m is not a problem with the 4-wire cable with molex connector, but without sd functionality.
Correct, with a 4-wire cable you have more length available to you, though be sure to route the cable away from sources of interference like heaters and motors. Twisting and shielding the cable can also help.
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@lazy_mosquito Indeed, I too used 1.5m for it, as it is a serial port (at first, I thought it is a SPI), and not even shielded, but of course, shielding (& etc) it is the best way to go. No SD, though.
Going SBC would solve it, but this may generate (really) unwanted problems for you. I am still reluctant (and lazy too) to try my PI5 with this. -
@Phaedrux thanks
