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FUNCTIONS and OPERATIONS
1. Axis selection
Press X, Y or Z axis selection button to select an axis to jog.
2. MPG (Manual Pulse Generator) mode selection
2.1 STEP mode
In STEP mode, the selected axis moves 1 step at each MPG click (detent) with the step size and
feed rate currently in the system. In the LinuxCNC application GUI, select a desired step size.
2.2 VELOCITY mode
In VELOCITY mode, axis moves at 0 to 100% of maximum axis speed based on how fast the
MPG wheel is turned.
2.3 CONTINUOUS
In CONTINUOUS mode, axis moves at constant speed at maximum axis speed overridden by
feed rate overridden rate.
2.4 CONTINUOUS RATE
In C% mode, turning MPG changes current feed overridden (FO) rate. It has the function of
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