PanelDue Lock feature
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Reference to this old locked topic.
Is this feature already implemented? My son "accidentally"
paused a print and such a feature would be good to have around. -
Not implemented yet, but on the wish list for the next major version of PanelDueFirmware.
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@dc42 Thank you!!
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One way to implement a hardware lock is simply to put a toggle switch in the power line (plus, not ground). Literally power it off when it is not being used. When powered up, it will "re-sync" itself.
Neither "disappearing" or "reappearing" will affect the actual Duet and/or print job progress.
DC42 and the folks at Duet/Escher can't really "recommend" or "support" this, because, in theory, power cycling COULD cause some kind of problem someday... and power cycling just flatly makes design engineers uncomfortable.
However, as an end user, I can say I've unplugged and re-plugged PanelDue devices from Duets that were printing, many times. I've even upgraded PanelDue firmware (unplug, carry to computer, upgrade, carry back to printer, plug in) during the middle of a multi day print.
Your decision...
