Which controller variant do I have?

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Mike Sundquist
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
Country: USA
Nickname: Mike
Laser Machine Make or Type: MT3050
Laser Power: 50
Laser Bed Size: 300x500mm
Home Position: TR
Control Software: LIGHTBURN
RDWorks Version: 8.01.18
Ruida Controller: Other
Windows Version: 8.1

Hi all,

When I turn my machine on it says " RDLC 5.00.38"
Does that indicate what variant of the controller I have? There are no visible markings on the controller itself.

My controller button layout looks like this but I've seen two versions... mine has a "low res" screen.
Image

Additionally, are there any firmware updates for it? I'm battling an issue where Z movements in a job somehow affect the speed an power when doing images.

Thanks.
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Gene Uselman
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Location: Suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
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Nickname: Gene
Laser Machine Make or Type: QC
Laser Power: 130W
Laser Bed Size: 900x1300
Home Position: TR
Control Software: LIGHTBURN
RDWorks Version: RDw .19 & Lightburn
LightBurn Version: Latest
Ruida Controller: RDC6442
Windows Version: Win 10 Pro
Accessories: I have a combining lenses, pin tables [homebuilt], honeycomb tables , wireless remote, Modifed Ultimate Air Assist, home built non-powered rotary device, PrusaMK4 and Mini Prusa printers.

That appears to be a 6442, of which there are a few varients with different letters following- there are picts of the controllers here:
viewtopic.php?f=143&t=3583

As far as firmware, I don't think we have a listing of those but some of our members are more up on that. I doubt that the firmware is causing your problem but we will need more info to make a accurate guess. Here is a thread with some of the common questions that we need to ask to get to an intelligent answer. Gene

viewtopic.php?f=104&t=5862
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Mike Sundquist
Posts: 6
Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2021
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Country: USA
Nickname: Mike
Laser Machine Make or Type: MT3050
Laser Power: 50
Laser Bed Size: 300x500mm
Home Position: TR
Control Software: LIGHTBURN
RDWorks Version: 8.01.18
Ruida Controller: Other
Windows Version: 8.1

Thank you Gene,

Looks like I have a RDLC320. I will post more details about the issue in another thread. It's either the controller or LIghtburn. There is at least one other person having the same issue.
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Gene Uselman
Posts: 2180
Joined: Thu Jul 07, 2016
Location: Suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Country: USA
Nickname: Gene
Laser Machine Make or Type: QC
Laser Power: 130W
Laser Bed Size: 900x1300
Home Position: TR
Control Software: LIGHTBURN
RDWorks Version: RDw .19 & Lightburn
LightBurn Version: Latest
Ruida Controller: RDC6442
Windows Version: Win 10 Pro
Accessories: I have a combining lenses, pin tables [homebuilt], honeycomb tables , wireless remote, Modifed Ultimate Air Assist, home built non-powered rotary device, PrusaMK4 and Mini Prusa printers.

Five or six years ago I bought a machine with a 320 and switched to a 6442- the picts you showed don't look like a remember the 320 looking but... I am old and memory fades. If you do have a 320 I would consider stepping up to a 6442 or 6445- the 320 is really old.
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Mike Sundquist
Posts: 6
Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2021
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Country: USA
Nickname: Mike
Laser Machine Make or Type: MT3050
Laser Power: 50
Laser Bed Size: 300x500mm
Home Position: TR
Control Software: LIGHTBURN
RDWorks Version: 8.01.18
Ruida Controller: Other
Windows Version: 8.1

I was going to ask about upgrading. Thanks for the input, I might do just that. I'd like the option for a rotary in the future anyway.

Here's some pics of the actual machine. (and some mods I did already)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7vh5Vt3Y6DALLNyq7
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