Ok, first tests of this new beta firmware with soft start using Force Offline switch are encouraging. The results on actual platform are better than expected.
So why use e-stop that disables the servo drives and drops the actuators free fall, when you can just safely park them instead until you need motion on your rig again? Using the Force Offline switch, the communication is not disconnected, the controller still receives the motion cues, just chooses to ignore them. This is particularly useful if you are in the middle of the race and wanted to suspend motion for a part of the track that is more rough than anticipated or you need a quick temporary break from motion...
Thanks
Thanos
So why use e-stop that disables the servo drives and drops the actuators free fall, when you can just safely park them instead until you need motion on your rig again? Using the Force Offline switch, the communication is not disconnected, the controller still receives the motion cues, just chooses to ignore them. This is particularly useful if you are in the middle of the race and wanted to suspend motion for a part of the track that is more rough than anticipated or you need a quick temporary break from motion...
Thanks
Thanos