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The pane can be [[Pop out|popped out]] into its own window. [[File:Pop out.png|link=Pop out]]
 
The pane can be [[Pop out|popped out]] into its own window. [[File:Pop out.png|link=Pop out]]
  
== [[Controls/Temperature|Temperature]] ==
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== [[CONTROLS/Temperature|Temperature]] ==
  
 
Temperature Controls for the extruder(s) and heated bed (if present).
 
Temperature Controls for the extruder(s) and heated bed (if present).
  
== [[Controls/Movement|Movement]] ==
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== [[CONTROLS/Movement|Movement]] ==
  
 
Manual movement controls for the nozzle and extruder(s). X, Y, and Z movement controls switch to fine adjustment during prints.
 
Manual movement controls for the nozzle and extruder(s). X, Y, and Z movement controls switch to fine adjustment during prints.
  
== [[Controls/Fan|Fan]] ==
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== [[CONTROLS/Fan|Fan]] ==
  
 
Manual control of [[layer-cooling fan]] speed.
 
Manual control of [[layer-cooling fan]] speed.
  
== [[Controls/ATX Power Control|ATX Power Control]] ==
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== [[CONTROLS/ATX Power Control|ATX Power Control]] ==
  
 
If the printer's controller board supports it, and if enabled through [[Settings/Printer/Features/Hardware/Has Power Control|Printer settings]], this section allows for direct control of the printer's main power.
 
If the printer's controller board supports it, and if enabled through [[Settings/Printer/Features/Hardware/Has Power Control|Printer settings]], this section allows for direct control of the printer's main power.
  
== [[Controls/Macros|Macros]] ==
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== [[CONTROLS/Macros|Macros]] ==
  
 
The Macros section is for saving snippets of G-Code as easy-to-use buttons. The image on the right has a few examples, blurred as they may be since those particular buttons are not included with MatterControl by default.
 
The Macros section is for saving snippets of G-Code as easy-to-use buttons. The image on the right has a few examples, blurred as they may be since those particular buttons are not included with MatterControl by default.
  
== [[Controls/Tuning Adjustment|Tuning Adjustment]] ==
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== [[CONTROLS/Tuning Adjustment|Tuning Adjustment]] ==
  
 
Allows for manual adjustment of speed and extrusion during a print.
 
Allows for manual adjustment of speed and extrusion during a print.
  
 
[[Category:Controls]]
 
[[Category:Controls]]

Revision as of 13:06, 1 December 2016

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SETTINGSCONTROLSOPTIONSSCO-icon.png


The Controls pane as seen in MatterControl desktop with a few blurred-out custom Macro buttons.

The Controls pane is where available manual controls can be used and adjustments can be made during prints.

To access the Controls menu from the MatterControl main screen, click Settings Controls.png --> Controls.png

The pane can be popped out into its own window. Pop out.png

Temperature

Temperature Controls for the extruder(s) and heated bed (if present).

Movement

Manual movement controls for the nozzle and extruder(s). X, Y, and Z movement controls switch to fine adjustment during prints.

Fan

Manual control of layer-cooling fan speed.

ATX Power Control

If the printer's controller board supports it, and if enabled through Printer settings, this section allows for direct control of the printer's main power.

Macros

The Macros section is for saving snippets of G-Code as easy-to-use buttons. The image on the right has a few examples, blurred as they may be since those particular buttons are not included with MatterControl by default.

Tuning Adjustment

Allows for manual adjustment of speed and extrusion during a print.