# Adding Custom Motors or Machines To Spikemark

## **Custom Machines**

Start by adding a new blank motor,

Click on Stagehand in the Toolbar, then select Add Motor

![](https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-695e020e9cd917fcaee7de0702c79501e3df24aa%2FAddNewMotor.png?alt=media)

After [configuring](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark/steps-for-a-successful-load-in) your new motor, you can [save the motor](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark/adding-motors/exporting-motors-or-machines) file to be used as a preset motor later.

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**CUSTOM MOTOR CONFIGURATION**

Once you connect your motor to Spikemark, there are several steps before Spikemark actually knows how to control your motor safely. Follow these [Initial Testing and Configuration](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark/steps-for-a-successful-load-in) steps to get moving!
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