Clearing files from the Ruida Controller

Cleaning your file system memory on the Ruida Controller should be part of your periodic maintenance. The controllers onboard memory is limited and as it nears its max capacity of 128mb/1 Gig (Model Dependent) we have seen some file corruption and file sending issue. So it is always best to clear unused and unnecessary files loaded into this onboard memory.

Below you will find the processes to clear files directly from the controller and from Lightburn.

Deleting and/or Formatting from the controller for Nova, Nova Plus and Odin

When deleting files from the Laser Machine Controller you will:

Press the File button
Right arrow over to the menu list
Down arrow over to "Other"
Press Enter
Format memory (There is a format speedily and at grain level)
*Please see video

Deleting and/or Formatting from the controller for Bolt

Depending on your firmware version, you may have the Format option on your Bolt Screen that can be accessed from the MENU.

Video:

Written Instructions:

Locate Format Icon in Menu	Press Format Button and Press Ok

Format Process Begins	Format Complete. Press Close

Deleting files Using Lightburn

This procedure should work for all Thunder Laser Gantry based machines that use a Ruida controller.

When deleting files using Lightburn you should:

Open Lightburn and have it connected to a powered ON laser
Open your File List tab (if the File List Tab is not visible go to the top taskbar in Lightburn and select window >file list)
Once you open your File List press Refresh to read the file list from the controller
Select some or all of your files for deletion and delete

Here is a link to Lightburn's documentation on the FILE LIST

*Please see video and start at the 1 minute mark