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P1A Pendant LinuxCNC Manual v 1.0
2. MPG (Manual Pulse Generator) mode
2.1 STEP
In STEP mode, the selected axis moves 1 step at each MPG click (detent) with the step size
currently in the AXIS UI.
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 mode
In C mode, axis moves at constant speed with current feed override rate. The axis movement is
independent to the speed at which the MPG is turned.
2.4 STEP SIZE
Currently not in use.
2.5 AXIS ZEROING
Turn MPG one or few clicks clockwise or counterclockwise to zero selected axis.
HALUI MDI COMMAND lines are needed in .ini file. See P1A LinuxCNC Installation Instruction.pdf.
