BIGTREETECH Addon
Monitor and control Panda PWR, Panda Touch and Panda Knomi over your local network
Printer Tools talks to BIGTREETECH's Panda accessories over plain HTTP on your local network, using the same endpoints as Panda PWR's own web interface. Panda PWR exposes full power monitoring and control, while Panda Touch and Panda Knomi are detected and shown as connected devices alongside your printers.
Supported devices
Verbinding & protocol
| Transport | HTTP over LAN (Panda PWR); TCP presence check for Panda Touch and Panda Knomi |
| Authentication | None, devices are added by local IP address |
| Requirements | Panda device reachable on your local network |
| Away from home | Connect over a VPN back to your network |
Wat is er vandaag geverifieerd
- ✓Panda PWR power and USB toggles, with the app re-checking state after every command
- ✓Panda PWR voltage, current, power and energy usage readings
- ✓Panda PWR countdown timer control (start, pause, stop) and auto power-off toggle
- ✓Panda Touch and Panda Knomi connection status alongside your other devices
Functiematrix
| Functie | Status | Opmerkingen |
|---|---|---|
| Connection & discovery | Beschikbaar | Devices are added by IP address; Panda PWR is polled over HTTP, Panda Touch and Panda Knomi over a lightweight TCP check. |
| Live telemetry | Beschikbaar | Panda PWR reports voltage, current, power and energy usage. |
| Remote control | Beschikbaar | Panda PWR power, USB and countdown timer can be controlled from Printer Tools. |
| Multiple devices | Beschikbaar | Add as many Panda PWR, Panda Touch and Panda Knomi units as you have. |
Bekende beperkingen
- !Panda Touch and Panda Knomi only show connection status today, no telemetry or controls for those two yet.
- !Devices are configured by local IP address; there's no cloud pairing or discovery.
- !Energy usage is reset on the device itself; Printer Tools doesn't keep a historical usage chart.
Veelgestelde vragen
Do I need a BIGTREETECH account to connect a Panda device?
No. Panda PWR, Panda Touch and Panda Knomi are added by their local IP address, the same way you'd reach Panda PWR's own web interface, no account or cloud pairing is required.
Can I control Panda Touch or Panda Knomi from Printer Tools?
Not yet. Today Printer Tools only shows their connection status; Panda PWR is the one with full telemetry and remote control.
What can I control on Panda PWR?
Power and USB output, the countdown timer (start, pause or stop) and auto power-off, plus live voltage, current, power and energy usage readings.
Can I reach my Panda PWR away from home?
Yes, connect over a VPN back to your home network, Panda PWR is only reachable on your local network, so Printer Tools needs the same network access a browser would.