Motor Method Action

Motor Method Action allow you to execute specified motor methods in your cue sequence.

Available Motor Methods

• Soft Stop

• Activate

• Deactivate

• Zero Speed Brake Release

• Zero Speed Brake Engage

Soft Stop

Add an action to stop a motor smoothly during cue execution.

This is particularly useful for Turntables running with large target position. Create a cue with a Soft Stop Motor Method Action to stop the Turntable without specifying a position.

Activate and Deactivate

Control whether specific motors are active or inactive within a cue sequence.

You can use this feature when there is a stage obstructions that requires to temporarily prevent a machine's operation until cleared.

Zero Speed Brake Release and Engage

Essential for complex, multi-directional movements such as performer flying. Build sequences that change direction while keeping the brake released, then specifically engage the brake at end of the sequence.

Note: This feature requires Stagehand Pro 5 or newer (manufactured after June 2023).

Editing and Executing a Motor Method Action

To Edit

1. Click the action inside your cue

2. Select a motor from the motor dropdown

3. Choose a method from the method dropdown to update

4. Enter the new value

5. Click Save to confirm or Discard Changes to cancel

To Execute

1. Load the Cue

2. Press Go on the Playback that has the Motor Method Action