Motion Control Interface Guide

2.2 Motion Control Overview

The Motion Control panel is used for manual movement and positioning of the machine axes during setup, calibration, and inspection.

This interface allows users to:

Manually jog the machine in X, Y, Z, and rotation axes

Adjust movement step size and speed

Switch between nozzles

Quickly move the nozzle or camera to reference positions

1️⃣ Color Indicators Explanation

Color Indicators

Different colors are used in the Motion Control interface to indicate control status and behavior:

Red: Currently active nozzle

Blue: Movement direction

Yellow: Distance moved per single click (step size)

Green: Movement speed

These indicators help users clearly understand which nozzle is active and how the machine will move before executing a command.

2️⃣ Nozzle Selection

Nozzle Selection

The top section of the panel displays the available nozzles (e.g. Nozzle 1 / Nozzle 2).

Only one nozzle can be active at a time.
All movement commands apply to the currently selected nozzle.

3️⃣ Directional Movement Controls

Directional Movement Controls

The central directional control panel is used to manually move the machine:

Arrow buttons move the nozzle in X and Y directions

Rotation buttons rotate the nozzle (C axis)

The center button returns the view to the home reference

These controls are typically used during:

PCB calibration

Fiducial calibration

Feeder position checking

4️⃣ Step Size (Movement Distance)

Step Size

The step size defines the distance the machine moves with each click.

Typical values include:

100 mm

10 mm

1 mm

0.1 mm

0.01 mm

Use larger steps for rough positioning and smaller steps for fine alignment.

5️⃣ Movement Speed

Movement Speed

Movement speed controls how fast the machine moves during manual jogging.

Lower speeds are recommended for:

Fine alignment

Fiducial positioning

Camera-based calibration

Higher speeds are suitable for coarse positioning when precision is not critical.

Also could double click the camera screen to move the actuator.

6️⃣ Quick Action Buttons

Quick Actions

The side buttons provide quick access to common positioning actions:

Move nozzle to camera crosshair position

Move camera to nozzle position

Reset Z axis

Reset rotation axis

Move to home position

Full reset / re-home

These shortcuts improve efficiency during setup and reduce repetitive manual operations.

Notes / Safety Tips

Notes

Use small step sizes and low speed when working near PCB or components

Improper motion settings may cause collisions or misalignment