diff --git a/esp32/uwb_tag/src/main.cpp b/esp32/uwb_tag/src/main.cpp
index a8a1a65..5f885b8 100644
--- a/esp32/uwb_tag/src/main.cpp
+++ b/esp32/uwb_tag/src/main.cpp
@@ -143,6 +143,9 @@ static bool     g_estop_active = false;
 static uint32_t g_estop_last_tx = 0;
 
 static void estop_check(void) {
+    /* E-stop disabled until external button is wired.
+     * GPIO 0 (BOOT) floats LOW on some Makerfabs boards. */
+    return;
     bool pressed = (digitalRead(PIN_ESTOP) == LOW);
 
     if (pressed && !g_estop_active) {