Consumer-Grade Cutting and Engraving Control System

The CICADA-C1 system is a lightweight laser cutting and engraving controller developed by Ruida Technology that supports USB and Wi-Fi data transmission. It enables online operation, providing users with laser cutting and engraving capabilities. The board integrates four stepper motor drivers, simplifying system integration and wiring for users. It supports the universal machining data format GRBL, and the software is compatible with both Lightburn and LaserGRBL. It supports Ruida’s proprietary software, Mantisoft, and the Mantisolo mobile app. It supports air blowing, fume extraction, and various alarm inputs, and features serial port expansion capabilities. The system is compatible with blue-light lasers, CO₂ glass-tube lasers, and RF lasers. The CICADA-C1S is compatible with all C1 functions and supports both online and offline operation. For offline operation, the CICADA-C1S is recommended, as it comes with an offline operation kit and features onboard 4G (or higher) storage for file storage and offline processing. It supports air blowing, fume extraction, and various alarm inputs, and offers serial port expansion capabilities. The laser is compatible with blue (semiconductor) 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.