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Chapter 5 PC Operation - Tutorial ............................................................. 29
5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 29
5.2 Using the Kinesis Software ................................................................... 29
5.3 Homing Motors ..................................................................................... 30
5.4 Changing Motor Parameters and Moving to an Absolute Position ....... 31
5.5 Jogging ................................................................................................. 32
5.6 Setting Move Sequences ...................................................................... 33
5.7 Changing and Saving Parameter Settings ........................................... 33
Chapter 6 Software Reference .................................................................... 34
6.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 34
6.2 GUI Panel ............................................................................................. 34
6.2.1 Keyboard Shortcuts ......................................................................................... 36
6.3 Settings Panel ...................................................................................... 37
6.3.1 Persisting Settings to Hardware ....................................................................... 37
6.3.2 Moves/Jogs Tab ............................................................................................... 38
6.3.3 Calibration Tab ................................................................................................. 42
6.3.4 Stage/Axis Tab ................................................................................................. 43
6.3.5 Advanced Tab .................................................................................................. 45
6.3.6 Triggering Tab .................................................................................................. 47
6.3.7 Rotation StagesTab ......................................................................................... 52
Appendices
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details .................................... 53
Appendix B Preventive Maintenance ......................................................... 54
Appendix C Specifications .......................................................................... 55
Appendix D Stepper Motor Operation - Background ................................ 57
Appendix E Regulatory ................................................................................ 63
Appendix F Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ................................................ 66
K-Cube Stepper Motor Controller
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