# Stagehand Pro 4: Manual Operation (Jogging)

## Manual Operation - Jogging

You can move the motor with variable speed by using the buttons and knob on the face of the Stagehand. This is useful for load-in, testing, or other times outside of a performance when you need to move the scenery around the stage.

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### Forward Jog

1. Release the Emergency Stop button on your Showstopper
2. Press the Forward Button.
3. While holding the Forward Button, turn the Knob Clockwise slowly. The brakes should release and the machine should begin to move. The Position Encoder counts are displayed on the Status Display. The counts should be increasing in positive value. If not, the motor and encoder are out of phase and you’ll need to rewire either the motor or encoder. See the troubleshooting section for more details.
4. Gradually rotate the Knob counterclockwise until the machine stops.
5. Release the Forward Button.

### Reverse Jog

1. Release the Emergency Stop button on your Showstopper
2. Press the Reverse Button.
3. While holding the Reverse Button turn the Knob Clockwise slowly. The brakes should release and the machine should begin to move. The Position Encoder counts are displayed on the Status Display. The counts should be decreasing. If not, the motor and encoder are out of phase and you’ll need to rewire either the motor or encoder. See the troubleshooting section for more details.
4. Gradually rotate the Knob counterclockwise until the machine stops.
5. Release the Reverse Button.


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