Tutorial - Ruida RDC-6445G DSP Controller from Cloudray Laser. - CNC Co2 Laser Machine
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- In this video is for a new user of Ruida Controllers. I briefly explain the the main controller buttons and some menu features of the Ruida RDC-6445G DSP Controller from Cloudray Laser amzn.to/2XD7tuI
(DSP = Digital Signal Processor) I also explain how you can change the power and speed settings of a job file that has been loaded into the controller memory and how to transfer a job file from a UDisk to the controller memory.
In this tutorial I also show how to move the laser head into position using the arrow, origin & frame keys including a quick guide into making changes the manual step movement distance in the Function+ menu.
Use the timestamps below to skip to sections of the video that interest you or that you want to watch again (I try to include these in most of my videos).
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(0:19) Changing the Controller Display Language (to English)
(0:56) Guide to the RESET, START/PAUSE & STOP Buttons
(2:25) Quick Guide to the (2:25) PULSE, (2:59) FOCUS, (3:41) MENU & (3:58) FILE Buttons (4:19) Using a ‘UDisk’ - USB DISK to load files into controller
(5:09) Using the FRAME, ARROWS & ORIGIN Buttons
(5:52) Adjusting SPEED & POWER Settings of a job file During or Prior a Job Run
(9:12) Changing The Manual Step Distance in the Function+ Menu
(10:43) The SHIFT Button and when is it used.
(11:50) Thanks for visiting Matt’s Workshop. Don’t forget to subscribe and put on the notification bell to be notified of new videos as I release them.
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The Ruida RDC6445 User Manual and RD Works Software Download Can be found here: www.cloudraylaser.com/pages/d...
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Until next time, take care
Cheers Matthew
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Great video with great clear examples! Thank you!
Thank you
Thanks Matt, your contribution to demystify the panel and controller is very helpful
It sounds like you have an additional power switch for the laser only?
When I push my power off button, the panel also goes off, is that something you added yourself?
no I did not add any switches for power, most laser machines have a main power switch along with a laser power switch and e/stop switch.
This is one of the most amazing and helpful tutorials i've ever watched, you have coverd every single button in Ruida controller! can't thank you enough man.
Thank you for this video. Iv actually learnt everything about the controller from this video
Brilliant video, thank-you for taking the time to produce
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback
Thank you SO much! This is definitely a useful video!
Thank You
thanks a bunch Matt great lesson.. new to the arena , I was examining the Ruida vs the Cohesion 3D still finding my way before I take the plunge :D
Glad to help!
Champion !!! excellent info Thanks mate much appreciated
Thanks Matt! This helped a lot. Just got my laser, and trying to figure it all out. Cheers!
you're welcome
I greet you! I am also in the same situation, only I have purchased: Laser Engraving & Cutting Machine, Model: 1390B with the same interface and I have no information on how to use the Laser. So thank you for the help you provide through the videos you post. I wish you all the best ! 👍🙂
Great video. Very helpful!
tnx man, sharp and on point. gretings from Croatia
Amaizing tutorial
Clear and informative video. Thanks.
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback
Thank you so much, it was exactly what i needed
You're welcome.
very useful!
Thank you :)
Great video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks!
Welcome! - Thank You
Great video! Thank you! I have a question though, is there a way to adjust the speed of the frame? Thanks!!
Hey Matthew, thanks for the video, most intuitive. I am ordering a co2 laser with the same controller and interface panel. I hear in the video you mention that you export files from both RDworks and Lightburn. Were there any specific settings you needed to do to get that working?
In Lightburn Select the parts of the file you wish to export, then select file - export and save as the file type you want eg AI or DXF
Hi Matt, I have learnt a LOT from you. Thanks. One question I have that I cannot seem to find an answer for is: When a job is running there is a small cursor showing the position of the cursor on the work. This is great. Question: Is there some way to turn on this cursor when in manual mode and you are moving the head around the work space. If there was I could mode the head to the edge of the work on the screen and set the user origin. It would make it easier for me. Do you have an answer? Thanks in advance.
Great video!!!
I'm assuming that you have 2 stepper motors for your X axis... How did you set up the RDC6445G to use "slave motor/axis"? And how you did you setup the limit switches for the master/slave motors?
Thanks!!!
Sorry, I thought I had replied to this message earlier. I only have a single motor for each axis, no slave motor therefore I did not need to setup on the controller. Cheers Matt
Hi, Matt and Folks! I'm looking at 3 controllers. Ruida 6344G (fancy 7 inch touchscreen), Ruida 6445G or the Trocen AWC708C PLUS. Any thoughts? The Trocen is a 6 axis. When would someone need 6? Do you have to slave motors like CNC router controllers require? Is the 6445G a big step up from the 6344G even though it isn't touchscreen?
Hello Fred, I have been in contact with Cloudray Laser in regard to your enquiry. The information they provided in answer to your questions is.. (I quote)
"Trocen 6 axis control does mean "slave motors ". It can support up to 4 laser heads motion, and support like auto feeding functions.
The software in panel for 6344G is 3rd generation, while the software for 6445G is 4th generation. As I know, the menu for RDC6445G is better to operate then 6344G. Even RDC6344G is larger and touch screen."
If you need any further assistance feel free to contact Cloudray Direct.
Cheers Matthew
Hi great video thank you I use Lightburn and for some reason my type comes out backwards when I laser it. is there a setting to reverse type or image
Check the Datum position (origin) is set for the machine at correct position, (ie Top Left or Top Right), also on controller you can set screen origin.
Hi, how do I set the start and end of the delay for burning thick material, I need to set the start of burning 2 seconds and the end of 2.5 seconds, you can make a video where you can configure them in the Cantroller menu, Thank you .
Hi. I do not believe this is possible from the controller. These delays are set on the software RD Works / Lightburn for each layer you want the delay on.
Matt, Great tutorial. I have a 100 watt chinese laser with the RDC-6445G controller. It stopped firing the laster, but on the box inside that has the little red button. If I press that when the two connectors are removed, the laser fires. so i know it is not the laser tube. When it is running through a job. the red laser pointer goes in and out when the laser is firing. They used to fire consistantly but now they dont. If i just do a large square vector line, it will fire on and off. I tried resetting the controler but now it only is at 350 mm x 350 mm ish.. Even when i set the dim to 600mm x 400mm it will not go beyond that.. I am so confused as it worked fine for months. Any places you can recommend to fix this? I cannot even find a place for updated fw. Curent firmware of the controller is RDLC-V15.01.22.
Thanks!
One of the services I provide is support via video call - email matt@mwlaser.com.au and we can schedule a time or discuss this further. Cheers Matt
I'm reworking a Golden Laser with 2 tubes, to run with Ruida RDC6332G CO2 Laser Controller Card System Laser Control Panel
I want to upgrade the firmware and I have a .upd file but the controller can't seem to find it when I click on read file. How have you done your firmware updates? Thanks
no I have not done a firmware update on the RDC6445
hi matt thanks for all the info in your videos :) i have a question i see most people upgrade to the ruida 6442 and you picked the 6445 can i ask why you chose this model and why you think its more common to see the 6442 model? im wanting to upgrade from top wisdom im just having trouble deciding between the 6442 that i see is more common and the 6445 which has a bigger display and more buttons lol i just got a 80 watt Chinese red and black laser last week so im going to start getting the upgrades for it
thanks again for all your videos!!!!!
Hi, Thanks for the feedback. It is more common to see the 6442 as it is the older version, the 6445 was only released recently, The reason I chose the 6445 over the 6442, is that the 6445 is the upgraded model of the 6442 with a few extra features that I could add on later (like remote and wifi).
The extra buttons are useful, the button options are available in the 6442 menu system but having them directly on the control panel is helpful and time saving. And the menu system is much easier to navigate on the 6445 making it easier to change parameters etc.
With both versions 6442 & 6445 you can also easily alter settings using RD works and Lightburn so nothing is different there.
The bigger screen was also a consideration for me when I was deciding which one to go with.
I guess most people choose the 6442 due to the cost it is quite a bit cheaper. Also the 6445 is larger so if replacing the TopWisdom controller you may need to alter the cutout where the panel sits or make a control panel like I did in the upgrade video.
The plan for this control panel box is available on my website.
Let me know if you need assistance when upgrading I'd be happy to help.
Cheers Matt
Matts Workshop thanks for the reply :)
I see on cloudray they are both $310 USD with the power supply so I’m not sure why you would go with the 6442?
Well I was leaning towards the 6445 I was just a bit worried there was a reason I was seeing so many buy the 6442 so I didn’t want to regret my decision lol
Thanks again this makes me feel a lot better making my decision:)
Thanks again!!!
If you already have a power supply for the TopWisdom Controller that has 24V supply you shouldn't need to purchase the RDC6445 with a power supply. (The TL-410 controller used 24V - but if you have a TW controller that used only 5V then the PSU may be required.) On my machine the PSU supplies both 24V & 5V
Cheers Matt
Matts Workshop yes I have the TL-410c that shows 24v
the price is $300 for the controller and $310 for controller with power supply I wonder if it’s worth the $10 to have a backup I’m not sure the failure rate for the controller power supplies
@@Nemesis_FPS guess you are right. Its probably good to have a backup PSU. Like you say you never know the longevity of the current unit. 👍
Can the laser head be moved along the XY axis if I know the actual figures on the number key board?
not from controller, but you can with Lightburn software
Hi, is it posible to deaktivate a layer in the file in the maschine?
I'm looking to upgrade my Ruida RDC-6442 that came with my laser cutter to a RDC-6445G controller. Do I need to upgrade the power supply also?
No. The RDC 6445 also uses 24v DC
What is the blue gauge on your laser, next to the Milliamp meter?
I used to use this for water temperature before I upgraded to a CW5200 Chiller
Hi, I have a question. what kind of software can i use to make the drawing and send it to the controller. like can I send a G-code directly? or do I have to use a specific software? I hope my question is clear.
You can import many file types (From Corel, Adobe Illustrator InkScape Etc.) into the software for the RuiDa controller, either RD Works or LightBurn. Files after setting cut layer parameters file is then sent to controller for processing
Hi Matt. I have just got a k40e and my controller looks likes this..is it safe to use this alone without installing a ma meter..I have bought one but I can’t see where to place it as there is nowhere to place it...all the wires are snuggly screwed in place and covered.Thanks. Janet
it is safe to operate a laser machine without a mA meter. However it is a good feature to have so you can monitor the power output of the laser, and not over exert the laser tube.
Good morning I would like to know what to do if the co2 laser machine does not move on x or y
hello sir, I just bought a Ruida 6445 controller and panel, for a 60 watt CO2 laser CNC and offline without using a computer and the rdwork program, and here I want to ask for help with calibrating the x and y axis, where is the driver setting 1600 steps and 2mm pulley and 16 pinion teeth so x and y are obtained 1600:32= 50 x and y axis travel resolution so 50 travel resolution, what menu do you want to fill in Ruida 6445?
hi.just a bit confused here. are the settings saved in rdworks saved when i send job to machine. or must i do settings on machine also?
if you change vendor or user settings in RD works and WRITE them to controller - then you don't need to manually change on the controller.
Hey buddy I had a question what are the u plus and u minus buttons for, also I'm confused about the max power for my machine what it is putting out I have a 100 watt laser and when the machine is not running I have the max power setting at 35, it's just what I typed in when I first was setting it up and learning, figured it would not let my machine put out more than 35% of its power trying to save the life of my tube in case I made a mistake starting out. But I'm still confused after even talking to another person about it still didn't understand if it is only letting my machine use 35% of its power or if my maximum power of my machine is being put out at 35%, meaning 35% would really be 100% of my machines power?
email askmatt@mwlaser.com.au
i cant seem to get my settings right
i have set the bed size but cant get it to move past 24mm on the y axis
email me more info, eg photos of X&Y axis settings and machine so I can visualise and provide you with assistance. Cheers Matt@mwlaser.com.au
Does it have a function to move the head to machine 0,0 or basically HOME, not to the origin? It's nice when I have done with my engraving I just have to put off without worrying knocking the laser head.
Yes you can have it return to 0,0 (home / origin) when the job has completed processing, this can be adjusted in the Machine settings:
RDWorks go to - User settings - Other - Return Position. and set it to "Homing Position"
or LightBurn go to - Edit - Machine Settings - Miscellaneous - Return Position. and set to "Origin"
Be sure to Read info from Controller 1st and then Write once you have made your changes.
Cheers Matt
@@MWLaser Thank you so much for your help, it did! However, my reseller said there no way I can do this. You have done nice improvement to my machine.
Once you set the "ORIGIN" and run a job, is there a button(s) that can be pressed to return to that PRESET ORIGIN? --- In otherwords - once my job is completed, my laser head moves to the upper right of the bed. I want it out of the way for material removal but want to quickly bring back to PRESET ORIGIN once new piece is in place to make minor adjustments. I don't want to have to move manually and set origin all over again. Thanx in advance.
you may wish to use the Multi Origin option
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I have a full spectrum hobby laser that they no longer support because they changed controller is this possible to use on my 5th gen hobby laser
Send more info and questions to email Matt@mwlaser.com.au
do you know if the controller load g-code files?
no
How can we get the 6445G to home this way?? No matter what, it wants to home to Y-, which would be the near side unless the Y axis is accidentally flipped which would make jobs cut upside down. Lmt Pol seems to only invert the limit/homing inputs to use NC instead of NO sensors. Controller settings has a "Y homing (above/below)" but exhaustive testing shows it does nothing at all in any config. I am stuck, any help would be so appreciated!
email askmatt@mwlaser.com.au and I will try to assist
Hi. Im upgrading from a leetro controller to a Ruida 6332 controller. Could you tell me what voltage you need to run to the control panel. I cant find a wiring diagram for the back of it.
24v
@@MWLaser it was 5v but thnx for replying
Can Frame be made to do more than one pass?
To get a better idea of job position
no - you can press frame twice, or you can slow down frame speed if you want
I have a few questions. 1) how do I change my steps per mm? My setup should be 160/mm, but I can't find where to change it..
2nd, when I press Pulse, my laser doesn't test fire. I know it works if I push the test button on the PSU. I've grounded the water protection connector and lid protection connector. Am I missing one? 3rd.. ( maybe a bad driver or motor with this one, but my X axis stepper is get HOT.. SUPER HOT. So I can't touch it or it'll burn me. My dual y steppers are fine. Same brand and all.
Finally, the menus have passcodes. Do you have a list of what they are?
Thanks
James
did you recently upgrade to this controller? I'll need more information to be able to assist - email matt@mwlaser.com.au
Cheers
@@MWLaser I sent you an email from my Gmail address. I really appreciate any help you can provide, because as if right now I regret making the nearly $400 purchase of this controller for my project.
I was thinking of buying a water thermometer with a high temperature relay. I know it's possible to hook this up to stop the machine. My question is, is it possible to pause a job rather than stop it. ( allowing time for the water to cool dowThat way you wouldn't loose your work
I sure you could configure a thermostat to cut off and pause work, similar to if you have no water flow. When you don't have waterflow (and it is wired to controller's Water Protect Input) the machine will pause with a Water Protect Error. This would then pause machine and you would have to Press ENTER to continue and NOT ESC.
@@MWLaser Matthew, thanks for your reply. That's excellent news that the water protect is a 'pause' action. So I can now wire the water flow switch and an 'over temp' relay in series to the Ruida controller water protect input. Very good!! 👍
Every DIY laser cutter cnc build on youtube uses Ruida controllers. Isn't there any other good options?
Yes There are other options. For my DIY build I will be installing a Trocen controller. It will be the entry level model, so I will test it out and review its performance once completed. Cheers Matt
Hi Matt
Hello,
I just bought a new RDC6445S controller and it's not working properly. Looks like it says it's trying to connect to the control panel, but I have it all connected. Any ideas? Thanks.
contact rd support www.rd-acs.com
Can I control this machine directly over Ethernet? Like : Goto position X, Y, Read position, what is the protocol that is used for this ?
you can control the rdc6445 via ethernet - In RD works you can use the TEST tab to enter the coordinates, and use the Move Tab in LightBurn
hello Mattew, can you please help me? I explain, after having turned on the Rotary that I didn't even use, I redid the connections and turned everything back on as it was, but now the machine doesn't work like it used to. It doesn't reset and the axis movement is swapped, that is, in the RIUDA 6445 panel the U+ and U- makes the Y movement and the left and right arrows don't work for the X . Should I load the factory or default parameters from the RUIDA panel? what can I do to get everything back to normal. help please. Best Regards
p.s. my machine is a chinese 1060 dsp Ruida 6445 with Rdworks. (your videos are a great help for lots of people, thank you so much for your time)
Email for support - askmatt@mwlaser.com.au
Can this controller be configured to display operating tube m Amp
I see people installing ammeters but I see no reason the controller should not be able to display this?
no this is not an option on these controllers
how to turn off the machine with RUIDA 6445? By the stop switch only?
The controller does not have a separate power off option on the panel. Controller powers on and off with regular power supply switch.
How long did it take you to figure out where the english language option is ;)
not long.
hello can help me when trying to connect USB give me no files found whats problem try to format usb ntfs but still not work
RD controllers will not read NTFS format.
Hola Matt. Soy Blas. Tengo un problemas con la configuración de mi maquina laser. La placa madre es ruida RDC6445S. NO ME HACEPTA EL LIMETE DEL AREA DE TRABAJO. AYUDAME.
Sir how do i activate my laser and light inside the machine??? The laser machine moves without laser and tube light inside the machine doesnt work. Help me sir
not sure what you require assistance with - email an explanation and more info to askmatt@mwlaser.com.au
I was doing the test and cutting and the machine turned off and it does not want to turn on, what is the solution for this? pleaseee!!!!
machine turning off can be many things, 1st thing to check that any power board or safety switch has not bee tripped off, next would be check the fuse, the location of this varies on each machine. If you require support contact askmatt@mwlaser.com.au and I will try to fit you in my schedule. Cheers Matt
@@MWLaser Thanks a lot! Yes, I checked and the machine had a blown fuse, the sellers put me some fuses that do not correspond to my voltage, I changed them and it worked perfect for me.... Thank you very much.
hi, i am french and i have a question, do you know the password for reset to the factory setting ?
Yes - use with CAUTION. backup your settings first. Why do you need this? NOTE: some manufacturers do not have factory default settings and using this will clear your controller of all useable settings for your machine rendering it inoperable until you then enter all settings from scratch. - PW: HD8888
@@MWLaser Thank's a lot
My machine doesn't connect with USB, ethernet nor with other means just showing communication error.. Solution plzz as early as possible.. Neither reading, showing the files in USB...
email matt@mwlaser.com.au
let me know what model controller and software version you are using
Hi Guys anyone got the manufacturer password for the Ruida 5644g controller ?