Software to connect and jog the motors

[FWAU112358]

Hi, I have the ever-confusing Anet A8 printer assembled (for some definition of "assembled") and would like to find either:
a) software that will allow me to connect and then jog the motors an inch or two in either direction (to verify that I've mis-assembled something), or
b) some kind of g-code thing where I can connect and do it manually????
Please be kind, I'm kind of dumb (I've already misconnected the x-belt, have the z axes moving *in-opposition* and have 3d printed a smudged "cleaning" onto my plate - and that's before I jammed the extruder - but don't worry, I've disassembled it without writing down the order or disassembly, oh, and btw, my z-axes don't move down) and don't know what I'm doing so any helpful words would be appreciated. Also, if you could stoke my self confidence I'll remember you forever bro.

[fred_dot_u]

For manual control of your device, presuming you have USB connectivity, you can use Pronterface or Octoprint. I suspect that Pronterface will be the easier installation. It's an unremarkable program in appearance, but a good one for communications to the printer.

[FWAU112358]

Thank you so much! Pronterface worked great.
For those keeping score at home, the correct Mac Sierra drivers are here: http://sparks.gogo.co.nz/ch340.html
The pronterface page is here: http://www.pronterface.com/