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reprapfirmware-dc42/Changes in dc42 fork.txt
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Additional functionality in 0.65i-dc42 release compared to RRP 0.65e:
* The Duet can serve all the files needed by the web interface
* All ADC readings are done in the tick ISR to avoid the processor having to wait for ADC conversions and provide faster thermistor and z-probe response.
* Additional over-temperature protection is done in the tick ISR, and the watchdog timer resets the system if the tick interrupt fails.
* A software watchdog is used to reset the processor if it gets stuck in a spin loop.
* Printing doesn't hang if the USB port is disconnected (or attached PC goes to sleep) during a print.
* The number of bits of temperature resolution is increased from 10 to 13 (i.e. 12-bit ADC + 1-bit oversampling) to increase the temperature resolution
* Thermistor parameters and ADC corrections can be set (M305 command).
* M208 command allow you to set axis minimum positions (e.g. negative x-axis position) as well as maximum positions.
* G1 commands with S1 parameter (i.e. seeking for endstops) do not need to be followed by a G92 command to work properly.
* Long filename support for files on the SD card
* The limit of 42 files in the list of gcode files on the SD card is removed (but there is still a limit of 1000 characters)
* M220 (set speed factor override) and M221 (set extrude factor override) commands are supported.
* Option to invert cooling fan PWM
* Additional z-probe type 2 is supported, for z-probe boards that incorporate more than one type of z-probe
* Separate G31 parameters can be saved for z-probe types 0, 1/2, and 3
* Various parameters (G31 values, IP address, MAC address, thermistor parameters, PID parameters) are saved to flash memory (note that these values do not survive a firmware upgrade)
* M111 S2 command added to show additional parameters such as bed compensation heights, last reset reason, and up-time
* Gcode files that use absolute extruder moves work properly (in particular, G92 commands that reset the assumed extruder position are handled properly)
* I believe some movement bugs are fixed. In particular, one acceleration bug is fixed or at least less severe, and my version does not seem to have a problem with high extruder speeds.
* When pausing a print from SD card, if the printer is executing a 'wait' command such as M116, control is returned to the web interface immediately, without waiting for the command to complete (which could take a long time).
* The USB port is responsive immediately after power up or reset even when no Ethernet cable is connected
* A new file upload protocol supports uploading of any type of file, without a limit on line length, and with a check that the file length is correct when the upload is complete.
* Bug fix: uploading file whose name includes an uppercase G now works. Simlarly for setting a machine name containing an uppercase G (M550) or password copntaining an uppercase G (M551)
* Bug fix: if the bed temperature was set using M190 at the start of a print, and the bed was not also turned off using M190, then when M1 is executed at the end of the print the bed heats up again.
* Bug fix: if the machine name in an M550 command is followed by a tab character, then the name is assumed to terminate just before the tab character. Similarly for passwords set using M551.
* Bug fix: setting a machine name that contains a quote or backslash character no longer causes the webserver to return a bad JSON response in response to the rr_name request
Additional functionality in web interface 0.95 compared to RRP 0.65:
* Faster (>6Mbytes/min), more reliable file uploading, with reporting and graceful recovery if an upload fails
* All web files and config files can also be uploaded
* More accurate (usually!) estimate of print completion time, based on filament consumption
* The machine name is displayed
* The filament requirement and object height are fetched automatically from the SD card file being printed, for use in estimating the completion time
* Works with FireFox as well as Chrome
* "Upload & Print" button (replaces direct web print button, uploads to the SD card first for more reliable printing)
* The extruder box reports total filament extruded, not the amount extruded in the last move
* Additional status Halted is shown (if emergency stop has been used) as well as Ready and Active
* The Print Status tab includes slider controls to allow the speed and extrusion factor to be adjusted during printing