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Introduction

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We are regularly improving and adding to Kinetic Control so be sure to check out the recent updates for Kinetic Control by going to http://pocketnc.com > Help > User Resources > Tutorials > Updating Software > Pocket NC Software Versions.

Boot Up Kinetic Control

NOTE: If your machine was purchased before September 1, 2019 or has a serial number of 1800 or lower, please refer to the appendix at the end of this guide.

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Machines purchased before September 1, 2019, or that have a serial number of 1800 or lower, require a slightly different initial boot up procedure. Those steps are lined out below. Do not follow these alternate boot up instructions if you have a machine with a serial number higher than 1800.

  1. Using a 2mm hex driver remove the side cover of your machine. This is the panel with all of the warnings on it that covers the main circuit board and beaglebone board.

  2. Locate the microSD card slot on the beaglebone board. It should be in the bottom right corner of the small board as shown below. 

  3. Insert the microSD card that was provided by Pocket NC. The copper traces should face out as you insert the card as shown in the figure below. 

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10. Reinstall the side cover plate and connect to the machine as you normally would. 

Note: If you do not follow these alternate boot up instructions and if you have a newer machine it will not cause any problems.