Wireless CNC Pendant

Control Your CNC
From Your Phone.

AxisForge pairs with a plug-and-play USB dongle over BLE 5.0 and sends real keyboard shortcuts to any CNC software — no drivers, no setup on the CNC computer.

📡 BLE 5.0 🔌 No drivers needed 🔒 ARM/DISARM safety
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AxisForge App
iOS / Android
BLE 5.0
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AxisForge
Dongle
USB-HID Keyboard
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CNC Computer — Windows / macOS / Linux
No drivers · No software install
Getting Started

Up and jogging in three steps.

The dongle arrives pre-flashed and ready. No configuration needed on your CNC computer.

STEP 01
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Plug In the Dongle

Insert the AxisForge dongle into any USB port on your CNC computer. It shows up as a standard USB keyboard — the CNC computer needs no drivers and no software.

STEP 02
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Connect via Bluetooth

Open the AxisForge app on your phone. It automatically scans for nearby dongles. Tap your dongle to connect, then pick the CNC software you're running.

STEP 03
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Arm & Jog

Tap ARM to enable jog commands, then use the X/Y/Z buttons to move your machine. Set the step increment from 0.01 mm precision to 25 mm rapid moves.

Features

Built for the shop floor.

Every feature is designed around real CNC workflows — safety first, then speed and flexibility.

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BLE 5.0 — 10–15 m Range

Stay connected across your shop. Auto-reconnects to your last dongle on every launch.

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ARM / DISARM Safety Gate

Jog commands are blocked until armed. A 500 ms watchdog auto-disarms if the connection drops.

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Deadman Mode

Hold ARM to keep jogging active. Release your finger — machine stops instantly. Industrial-grade safety.

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Hold-to-Jog

Long press any direction button for continuous motion at a configurable repeat rate.

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Feed Hold — Always Active

Emergency Feed Hold works even when disarmed. One tap to halt all motion immediately.

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5 Jog Increments

0.01 / 0.1 / 1 / 10 / 25 mm. Your last selection is remembered between sessions.

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Custom Key Bindings

Assign any of 140+ keys to each jog direction — arrows, F-keys, numpad, Ctrl+letter combos.

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Dark & Light Mode

Bright workshop or dim room — switch themes any time, persisted between sessions.

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Haptic Feedback

Optional vibration on every button press so you feel confirmation even with gloves on.

Compatibility

Works with your CNC software.

7 built-in profiles with the exact key assignments each program expects. Plus a fully custom slot for anything else.

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Carbide Motion

Arrow keys + Page Up/Down

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UGS — macOS

Arrow keys + Page Up/Down

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UGS — Windows

Arrow keys + Page Up/Down

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Easel

Arrow keys + Page Up/Down
Browser focus required

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Mach3

Numpad 4/6/8/2/9/3

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OpenBuilds CONTROL

Arrow keys + Page Up/Down

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Generic GRBL

Arrow keys + Page Up/Down

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Custom Layout

Fully user-defined
140+ key options

Safety First

Your machine never moves by accident.

AxisForge is built around the same deadman switch philosophy used in industrial equipment. Multiple independent layers make sure the machine stops the moment you lose control.

  • ARM/DISARM gate — jog commands blocked until explicitly enabled
  • 500 ms watchdog — auto-disarms on connection loss or app close
  • Deadman mode — machine stops the instant you lift your finger
  • Feed Hold always active — even when the pendant is disarmed
  • Heartbeat signal every 250 ms while armed
ARMED Jog commands active — LED solid on dongle
DISARM
DISARMED All jog commands blocked — machine safe
ARM
🛑 FEED HOLD

Always active regardless of arm state. One tap halts all machine motion immediately.

FAQ

Common questions.

Deadman mode means the machine only jogs while you are actively holding the ARM button. The moment you lift your finger, jogging stops and the pendant disarms automatically. If you drop the phone or get distracted, the machine stops on its own — no action required.
Make sure the dongle LED is blinking fast (4 Hz) — that means it's ready to pair. Ensure Bluetooth is on and AxisForge has Bluetooth permission in your phone's settings. The dongle must be plugged into a powered USB port — not an unpowered hub. Try tapping "Scan Again" in the app.
Make sure you tapped ARM first — the banner must be green. Check that the CNC software window has keyboard focus on the CNC computer (click on it). Verify you selected the correct profile for your software. Open Notepad, click inside it, then try jogging — if you see keystrokes the CNC software just needs focus.
BLE 5.0 has a theoretical range of ~40 m indoors, but real-world range in a workshop is typically 10–15 m with clear line of sight. Metal enclosures, machinery, and USB 3.0 interference can reduce range. For best results keep the phone within 8 m of the dongle.
USB 3.0 cables and hubs emit noise at 2.4 GHz that can disrupt BLE. Plug the dongle into a USB 2.0 port if possible. Keep your phone within 5–10 metres with clear line of sight. The heartbeat watchdog will auto-disarm within 500 ms of any disconnect, keeping the machine safe.
Yes — AxisForge connects to one dongle at a time. To switch machines, go back to the scan screen and tap a different dongle. The app reconnects to your last dongle automatically on next launch.
Yes, but browser apps require the browser window to have keyboard focus. Click directly on the Easel canvas before pressing jog buttons. The keystrokes are reaching the PC — the browser just needs to be the active window.
Yes — use the Generic GRBL profile which sends standard arrow-key jog commands. If your sender uses different keys, switch to Custom Layout in Settings → Key Bindings and assign the exact keys your software expects.
Get AxisForge

Start jogging wirelessly today.

Free download for Android and iOS. The AxisForge dongle is sold separately from The Boss Factory.

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