Ruida controller help for 100w laser

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Hi, new to the forum and hoping for some help with my cam five 100w laser machine (model number CFL-CMA1080k). it has a ruida controller that still works but simply will not communicate with the computer via ethernet or usb. i have tried everything with drivers, cables, device manager, you name it. I’ve even tried multiple computers and after some technical help from cam five we have determined the machine needs a new motherboard. the problem is, how would i get all of the machine settings from the old unit with just the ruida display alone, no computer will communicate with it.

I ordered a cloud ray ruida display and motherboard(Ruida DSP Controller RD RDC6442G RDC6442S) just to give it a shot and nothing happens, the display is just black screen. I was told by camtech that this wont work because of the x and y sensor voltage being 5v rather then the 24v that the cloudray unit is set at. is it possible to get this cloudray motherboard that I’ve already got working with this unit or should I wait on the motherboard from cam five at 5x the cost?

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Are you sure you have power? It should be a lit screen unless there is no power.

These are two different controllers?

On a Ruida, the sensors should be interchangeable between all of these controllers. The Ruida senses a low condition as active, but does read the controllers supply voltage when not pulled to ground.

If the sensors are open collector and can withstand the 24V they should work. I don’t know how or what kind of sensors you have, but the Ruida runs most external devices using a 24V system. This is why I’m wondering if you have a Ruida before why can’t the same sensors be used?

Can you post a photo or give us a number?

Only via the console.. that’s all that works, so that’s all you have.

I’ve really never heard of one of these being unable to communicate if the console worked, even though I’m sure it can occur.

Usually Ethernet is the most dependable, did it ever work with Ethernet?

Was it plugged directly into your Ethernet port on your PC or via your lan?

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