Manuals and Tutorials

Ruida Controllers and RDWorks V8 Software:

All new laser systems from Rabbit Laser USA are built with Ruida controllers (RDC6442G and RDC6442S). As laser machines progress, we also will be providing the NEW controllers (RDC6445 with advanced display options).

The industry standard RDWorks V8 software, manuals, and tutorials are provided here to help you with your projects:

    RDWorksV8 ... Open the directory for our newest version.
    Installation Manual for RDWorksV8.
    General schematic for laser system with Ruida 6442.
    Driver for the USB Virtual Com Port.. FTDI245.

    Using RDWorksV8 to cut a circle.
    Using RDWorksV8 to engrave text.
    Using RDWorksV8 to import a bitmap.
    Using a USB Flash drive to transfer a project from your computer to the laser machine.

Quick Start for using Rotary Attachments with the Ruida controller systems.

User Manual for RDWorksV8. Written by the Chinese developers.
Hardware Manual for the Ruida controller 6442G.

We want to suggest some specific resources for laser users to get additional help from the internet.

RDWorkslab.com These guys have a great manual written in a style of "one guy helping a friend to use his laser machine".
CNCZone A great place to ask questions and get fellow users to help solve the problems.
SawmillCreek Org A huge community of machinists and Laser Machine users that help each other.
Rabbit Laser USA Facebook Page Current events for what is happening at Rabbit Laser USA
RDWorks Community Support Forum on Facebook. The largest Facebook community of Laser Machine users and RDWorks software with Ruida controllers.

RDWorksV8 has the ability to save a database of materials with speeds, power settings, DPI, ..etc. This material library feature has the potential to be quite important. The current library manager inside RDWorksV8 needs to be improved. Rabbit Laser USA has created a more detailed tool for managing the Material Library. RDWorksV8 Library Modifier-Manager ... Open this directory for our newest version.

Leetro Controllers and LaserCut53 Software (and general reference documents):

     LaserCut 5.3 Software Manual for laser machines controlled by MPC6515 USB interface.
     LaserCut 5.1 Software Manual for laser machines controlled by MPC03 parallel interface.
     Laser machine (software) Operator's Manual for machines controlled by MPC6515 USB interface and PAD03 Operator console.

     Manufacturer's complete hardware manual for the MPC-6515 motion controller. (This controller card is replaced by the MPC-6525 controller card.)

     Manufacturer's complete hardware manual for the MPC-6535 motion controller. (This controller card is replaced by the MPC-6565 controller card.)

     Manufacturer's software manual for the MPC-6575 motion controller. (This controller card is for servo motor control.)

     Soon to be released 6585 controller card, software manual, and hardware manual.

     Manufacturer's complete hardware manual for the MPC-6575 motion controller. (This controller card is for servo motor control.)

    Installing the LaserCut 5.3 application .. PDF.

    Installing the LaserCut driver for Corel .. PDF.

    Installing the LaserCut driver for AutoCAD .. PDF.

    Download projects using the USB port .. PDF.

    Installing Firmware to USB Rabbit Laser Machine Provides information about what firmware is installed to your laser machine and how to update or correct currupted firmware.

    Photograv User Manual for version 2.11 . .. PDF.

    NewlyDraw User Manual .. PDF.
    NewlyDraw Driver CD (XP and Vista) .. RAR.
    NewlyDraw Driver CD (XP and Vista) .. Zip.
    NewlyDraw Software .. EXE.

Rotary Attachments:

Quick Start for using Rotary Attachments with the Ruida controller systems .. Easy Button.

Quick Start for using Rotary Attachments with the Ruida controller systems .. Plug the green connectors.

Using the Roller-Style Rotary attachment. .. PDF File or (HTML version) or (Quick Reference)

How to make the software settings for the Chuck-type rotary attachments. .. PDF. Rabbit Version or Chinese Version

Setup and Modifying the Rotary Attachments. An in-depth approach to get the best performance from your rotary accessory... PDF.

Hardware:

    Startup Procedure before operating the laser machine. .. PDF.

    Please read the CAUTION items before operating the laser machine. .. HTML.

    The procedure for aligning the flying optics for the laser beam.

    How to add high flow control valve to the laser machine.. 6515 The increased air pressure can provide cleaner engravings and better cuts.

    How to add high flow control valve to the laser machine.. 6535 The increased air pressure can provide cleaner engravings and better cuts.

    Modifications for using a 100mm Focal lens through a 55mm nozzle The 55mm lens is the standard for the laser engraving machines of 60 watts and less. It is normal that the higher wattage lasers are used for cutting more than used for engraving. The smaller laser machine can get improved cutting performance by using a 100mm focal lens. Why do you need a 100mm focal lens? The 100mm focal lens acts like a sharper knife. This is especially important when trying to cut deeper into materials. The 55mm focal lens is fine when cutting under 3/8 hard materials. When cutting 1.5 inch styrofoam, the laser does not stay focused enough to provide a deep, narrow kerf. The styrofoam will melt away with a small kerf at the top and 1/2 inch kerf on the bottom. This is important for more than just styrofoam. You should see improved cutting with the 3/8 and 1/2 inch cuts through wood also.

    CW-3000 Chiller Manual. .. PDF.

    CW-5000 Chiller Manual. .. PDF.

    Laser Maintenance Schedule .. PDF. An explination of when to clean and when to oil.

    Laser Z-Axis Auto Focus .. PDF. How does this work ..and how to make it work better.

Using LaserCut53 - Applications:

We like to answer every customers questions as to how to get the best results for their specific needs. We often find that the customer is asking about how to use the machine in ways that would be greatly beneficial information for all our customers. We know that customers ask how a certain operation is done to get great results from the laser machine... Building these tutorials is our answer to showing you how to get better results. If you have a better method or solution, we would love to know how you did it.

    Using LaserCut 5.3 to make the First-Cut. A step-by-step tutorial for making the first cut with your new LaserCut5.3 software and laser machine.

    Using LaserCut 5.3 to make the First-Engraving. A step-by-step tutorial for making the first engraving with your new LaserCut5.3 software and laser machine.

    Using LaserCut 5.3 to make a key tag. A step-by-step tutorial for making a name tag for your key ring with your new LaserCut5.3 software and laser machine. This tutorial explains how to combine the use of engraving and cutting in the same project with multiple layers and objects.

    Common Speeds and Power Settings for engraving and cutting materials.

    Chart for converting Scan Gap from DPI. Increments of 25 DPI .. PDF.

    Using Corel to convert general vector graphics to DXF.. and then cut the graphic in LaserCut 5.3. .. PDF. or (HTML version)

    Using Corel to convert Raster graphics to DXF outline.. and then cut the graphic in LaserCut 5.3. .. PDF. or (HTML version)

    Using Corel to convert a color raster image to a 1-bit image. ..and then engrave the graphic onto MARBLE with LaserCut 5.3. .. PDF.

    Using Corel to convert a color raster image to a 1-bit image. ..and then engrave the graphic in LaserCut 5.3. .. PDF. or (HTML version)

    Using Corel to engrave Bricks with LaserCut 5.3. .. PDF. or (HTML version)

    Modify a project design to be cut in sections. .. PDF. Do you have product that is too long to fit into the laser machine. Use the pass through feature and to cut big projects in multiple steps.

    Welding text to avoid the engrave glitch from overlapped text .. PDF.

    Tips for cutting acrylic .. PDF.