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<?xml version="1.0"?>
<api>
  <query-continue>
    <alllinks galcontinue="CNC_Terminology|206" />
  </query-continue>
  <query>
    <pages>
      <page pageid="202" ns="2" title="User:Jbeck/Books/Techno CNC Software Manual" />
      <page pageid="248" ns="0" title="Moves Incorrect Distance" />
      <page pageid="415" ns="0" title="Ensure feedback in setup" />
      <page pageid="432" ns="0" title="Troubleshooting" />
      <page pageid="434" ns="0" title="Backlash" />
      <page pageid="479" ns="0" title="Install a motor" />
      <page pageid="504" ns="0" title="Loose mechanics" />
      <page pageid="516" ns="0" title="Ball Nut Preload" />
    </pages>
  </query>
</api>