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Unread 17-02-2008, 17:01
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Re: Going disabled changes the cylinder position

Are you using a single solenoid valve? Those switch to their default position if they don't receive the signal to go to a different one. Thus, when you hit the disable button the solenoid flips to the default position, which makes the arms move, and then you can't switch them back because the robot is in disabled mode.

Try using double solenoid valves instead, those will hold their last position if they are given no signal.
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