Does it matter what version of RDWorks?
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Ray Acevedo
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- Laser Machine Make or Type: Chinese 1300x900 130W Reci
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- Laser Bed Size: 1300x900mm
- Home Position: BR
- RDWorks Version: 8.01.44
- Windows Version: 10
- Accessories: Rotary
Specifically, I understand that some companies have customized versions of the software. I, for example, have been using the ThunderLaser version (even though I have a no name Chinese laser). It seems to be working fine, but I didn't know if there were pros/cons to the different variants and/or anything I should watch out for. Thanks!
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Gene Uselman
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- Control Software: LIGHTBURN
- RDWorks Version: RDw .19 & Lightburn
- LightBurn Version: Latest
- Ruida Controller: RDC6442
- Windows Version: Win 10 Pro
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There are versions of Ruida controllers that will only allow that companies version of RDw- LightObject is one [ask me how I know]. You are not likely to run into them unless you purchase a Ruida controller in the wild. Most do not mess with it as then they have to provide the updates.
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Ray Acevedo
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- Laser Machine Make or Type: Chinese 1300x900 130W Reci
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- Home Position: BR
- RDWorks Version: 8.01.44
- Windows Version: 10
- Accessories: Rotary
Thanks Gene!
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Lightburn Admin
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- Laser Machine Make or Type: Kehui 700x500 (Ruida controller)
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- Home Position: TR
- RDWorks Version: 8.0.18
- Windows Version: 10
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ThunderLaser has some customizations in their firmware that are supported by their version of RDWorks (and LightBurn). LightObject, as far as I can tell, only uses a different scramble key, but doesn't have a different command set, so that hardware is properly supported by LightBurn as well, but not by normal RDWorks. It's a mess, and I've never understood why they do that for their vendors - it's bad for customers.