Feature request: Socket lock in API

[RogMoe]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. Unattended cable can get unplugged

Describe the solution you'd like Have access to the lock through API and get feedback on the lock status, possibly even have an override button on the internal webpage.

Describe alternatives you've considered none

Additional context If the car is connected in solarmode and waiting to charge, the cable is not locked. Some people have their EVSE located in a public spot, accessable by others. Having control over the lock would be a great feature.

[dingo35]

I understand your wish, but Im hesitant to develop stuff I cannot test. Did you test the version in #59 ?

[RogMoe]

1547209e471.zip you mean? Nope because didn;t want to interfere with someone else's request. I don't use a timer-start. I'm willing to test anything within 24hr if thats any help.

[dingo35]

Ok so with: "If the car is connected in solarmode and waiting to charge, the cable is not locked." you didnt mean you were delayed charging?

[RogMoe]

Yes, didn't mean "delayed charging". I never used delayd charging, delayed as in using the timer function. Waiting for the sun to come up is "delayed charging" too in a way ;-) I understand the misunderstanding.

You added a function that locks the cable while waiting for the timed charging to begin. I ask you to extend that function to SOLAR mode too.

...and maybe add the status through API as well... :-)

[fluppie]

BTW not 100% related, but during some test I hear the EVSE's sending a open actuator to the motors when nothing is plugged in. Around every 5s. Is that needed? Or is no one aware of this :)?

[dingo35]

I noficed this too a few days ago, I'll upload the fix.

[dingo35]

Different actuator behaviour since v.3.6.1