Consumer-Grade Cutting and Engraving Control System

Developed by RuiDa Technology, the Cicada-C1 is a lightweight laser cutting and engraving controller. It supports both USB and Wi-Fi data transmission, enabling both online and standalone operation to fulfill users' laser cutting and engraving needs.Onboard 4-axis stepper motor drivers (optional) for easy system integration and simplified wiring. Compatible with GRBL—the industry-standard machining data format.Cicada-C1S is fully compatible with all features of the C1. It supports online operation. For standalone operation, the Cicada-C1S is available with an optional offline kit, featuring onboard 4GB (or higher) storage for file saving and standalone machining.Supports air assist, fume extraction, and various alarm inputs, with serial port expansion capability. It is compatible with blue (diode) lasers, CO₂ glass tube lasers, and RF lasers.

Parameter

  • Name Specification
  • Laser Source CO2glass tube/CO2 RF tube/diode lasers
  • Axis 4 (Y axis dual motor drive)
  • Laser Channel 1
  • Communication USB, WIFI
  • Onboard Memory C1：None | C1S：4G
  • Panel C1：None | C1S：4'' touchscreen; Support startup screen customization
  • Operation Mode C1：Online processing | C1S：Online and standalone
  • Firmware Upgrade Remote upgrade of mainboard program
  • Rotary Processing Y axis rotation mode
  • Engraving Plane engraving/rotary engraving
  • Power-off Resume C1：Not support | C1S：Support
  • Software Mantisoft; Compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL
  • Operating System Win10, Win11; 64 bit
  • Language Simplified Chinese, English
  • Size Panel: L155mm*W78.2mm*H20.5mm Mainboard: L128.4mm*W86.0mm
  • Accessories Motor driver module
  • APP Mantisolo; Operating system: Android 8.0 and above，iOS 12.0 and above

Function

  • Supports up to 4-axis stepper motor control.
  • Supports 3 output channels: air assist, fume exhaust, status.
  • Equipped with lid-open safety protection, laser fault alarm, and chiller abnormality detection.
  • Provides direct machine control and processing graphic editing via mobile APP.
  • C1S enables complete offline operation with built-in 4GB storage for file saving and processing.
  • Adjustable user parameters during standalone operation without PC connection.
  • Supports quick processing time preview.
  • Supports WiFi wireless data transmission, switchable between AP hotspot mode and STA network mode.

Application

Suitable for desktop CO2 or blue (diode) laser cutting and engraving machines, applicable in consumer-grade, maker, educational, and small-factory settings. Capable of cutting and engraving various non-metallic materials including textiles, leather, fabric, cardboard, acrylic, and wood.