>>> I coded around the situation to solve my problem but I think it is >>> unsafe to start in "Auto" mode. I also cannot think of reason why one >>> would want to be in "Auto" mode before the machine is properly >>> conditioned. >> >> I think your tool changer should take an enable input, which should be >> tied to your machine's estop chain. >> > I have done that and more to ensure a known condition.
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