Abstract: A method and apparatus for welding with a robotic welder is disclosed. The system includes a power supply, a controller and a robotic interface. The controller includes, in a single housing, a robot-type detector and at least one power control output connected to the power supply. The robot-type detector is connected to the robot interface. An adaptor cord connects the robot controller to the power supply. The controller also has an automatic set-up control connected to the power control output.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for welding is disclosed. The welding system includes a power supply and a controller. The power supply has a control input and a power output. The controller has a control output connected to the controller. It also has two feedback inputs connected to two sources of feedback of a welding parameter. A dynamic feedback source selector is connected to the two sources of feedback. A feedback source user indicator is connected to and responsive to the dynamic feedback source selector. The method includes providing and controlling welding power. Feedback of a welding parameter is sensed from two sources. The source to be used to control the power supply is dynamically selected. Also, and indication is provided to the user if the source of feedback selected changes.