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[Request] Add a delay (& queue) for automatic rendering of timelapses after a print #5063

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Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Quoting this thread on the forums:

I have several printers being controlled by OctoPrint. I found issues with doing multiple instances on one computer, so I'm using one Pi Zero 2W per printer Overall, it works nicely, but the biggest issue I have is dealing with rendering timelapse videos. I've considered disabling them, but I find them extremely useful for debugging issues, so I want to keep them active.

The issue is that, on a Pi Zero, it can take a LONG time to render a timelapse, which delays me starting my next print. I've tried to find alternatives and haven't found clear answers about this.

Describe the solution you'd like

Add a configurable delay to wait for after print completion & before rendering the just recorded timelapse. If a new print is started while this timer is running, enqueue the timelapse for later rendition during idle time. Only start rendering if after the timer has elapsed no new print has been started.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Keeping things as they are. That's apparently causing some friction though and I can see why.

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