How to Flash a Thunder Laser Ruida DSP Controller Firmware using RdWorks for Windows
Preface: This article covers how to flash the Ruida DSP firmware using RDworksV8 over a USB Connection. You will need to install and establish the connection prior to doing a firmware flash, that is not covered in this article.
Quick Start Video:
Complete Guide:
What you will need:
Windows PC with RDworksV8
Firmware File
Where to get the firmware file:
Email support with a picture of the silver serial sticker on the Ruida DSP controller and a picture of your machine serial plate
Example of the Ruida DSP controller sticker:
How to Flash the Firmware for the DSP:
1.Open up Rdworks and Connect to the Machine
2. Goto Config(s) and select System Setting
3. In the window that opens, select the Controller tab
4. Click the Upgrade Firmware Button
5. Select the file you want to send, it should have a .upd file type
6. Let the Firmware Download
7. Success
8. Power your machine off, and then back on. Close out RDworks.
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