oxidecomputer / oxidecomputer/hubris

Sidecar: implement automatic restart of Tofino by sequencer

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Description

The Tofino sequencer currently does not automatically restart when an error (over-temp, power fault, etc.) occurs. Such an automatic restart, including some fact gathering and reasonable back-off to avoid a death loop should be implemented.

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Research direction

No files or tests are named; start by locating the Tofino sequencer and its error-handling path. Define the fact gathering and back-off behavior so over-temperature and power-fault errors trigger an automatic restart without a death loop, then verify coverage for those cases.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
embedded-iot
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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